About Ajman Media City Free Zone
Ajman Media City Free Zone Authority is a free zone built with the purpose of providing a solid foundation for growth-oriented entrepreneurs, creative professionals, freelancers, and startups. Located in the emirate of Ajman, it offers an agile platform where you can set up a company in the UAE, with full foreign ownership and 100% repatriation of profits.
With flexible licensing and an ecosystem curated for media, digital services, and consultancy-oriented businesses, Ajman Media City Free Zone is rapidly one of the UAE’s most accessible and flexible free zones.
Why Choose Ajman Media City Free Zone?
Here are some reasons to consider Ajman Media City for your business formation in the UAE
- 100% foreign ownership
- 100% repatriation of profits
- Flexible ownership and licensing options
- Multiple business activities under one license
3 Simple Steps
Your Ajman Media City company formation explained in three (3) simple steps
Step 1
Initial consultation
Step 2
Application preparation
and submission
Step 3
Business license
issuance
Client Testimonials
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Pricing Packages
Get in touch with us to receive a customized quote for your company formation
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Ajman Media City Licenses
Ajman Media City offers multiple business license options and business activities to help you find the right requirements for your business venture.
Service License: Ideal for setting up a company in consultancy, digital media, and IT services.
Trading License: For companies in the business of importing and exporting goods.
E-commerce License: For online businesses and digital sales platforms.
Freelancer License: Best suited for individual professionals offering technical or creative services
Some of the common business activities in the Ajman Media City Free Zone include:
- Publishing
- Broadcasting and information services
- Music and entertainment
- Media and creative services
- E-commerce activities
- Event management services
- IT and consultancy services
The Steps to Set Up an Ajman Media City Company
While Ajman Media City is a UAE free zone located in Ajman, the process of setting up your company here follows a structure similar to Dubai Free Zone company formation. You can start by selecting the package that best suits your specific requirements. InZone offers multiple packages for all Ajman Media City licenses and business activity types.
1. Select your business activity: We will help you narrow down your business activity and choose between a business entity type. Your business entity type can either be a Free Zone Company (FZC), a Free Zone Establishment (FZE), or a branch.
2. Select your company name: We will help ensure that your company name meets compliance requirements.
3. Submit all documents: Provide copies of all documents required, including passports, business plans, and other application forms.
4. Receive initial approval: Initial approval is processed electronically via the authority or through your registered agent.
5. Sign incorporation documents: Finish up with the signing and get your license.
6. Apply for visas and open a bank account: If the package you have selected includes visa eligibility, the InZone team will be happy to assist you with residence visa and banking arrangements.
Documents Required for Ajman Media City Company Formation
Individual Shareholder(s):
- Passport copy of shareholder(s) and manager(s)
- Latest UAE entry stamp, visit visa copy, or residence visa copy
- Emirates ID (for UAE residents)
- Proof of address for shareholder(s) and manager(s)
- Passport-sized photograph of shareholder(s) and manager(s)
Corporate Shareholder(s):
- Memorandum of Association (MOA) and Articles of Association (AOA)
- Trade license (if applicable)
- Certificate of Incorporation
Note: Document requirements may vary based on the chosen business activity and the regulations of the respective licensing authority.
Why Set Up with InZone?
InZone offers a host of unparalleled advantages to secure your trade license, whether it is a Dubai trade license or a trade license for any other jurisdiction.
Efficient licensing: Experienced liaison with the authority to avoid rejections and reduce back-and-forth.
Dedicated support manager: You can count on our expertise and support across compliance, corporate tax in the UAE, and renewals within both a Dubai Free Zone and free zones in other jurisdictions.
Comprehensive business solutions: Extending our services beyond business setup in the UAE, we also offer banking, accounting and bookkeeping services in the UAE, all under one convenient umbrella.
With over 30,000 clients successfully set up across the UAE, InZone helps you start and scale your business with absolute peace of mind.
Key Features
These are the key features of Ajman Media City Free Zone
| Cost-Effective Setup | Ajman Media City Free Zone offers a cost-effective company formation solution in the UAE, making it ideal for creative entrepreneurs, startups and freelancers |
| Ownership | Ajman Media City offers 100% foreign ownership |
| Business Flexibility | Choose up to 5 business activities from the same category under one single license |
| Location | Strategically located in the emirate of Ajman, just 30 minutes away from Dubai |
| Office Requirement | Certain licensing packages allow remote company incorporation, eliminating the need for a physical office space |
| Time Zone | Convenient world time zone: GMT+04:00 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some answers to some of the most common questions related to Ajman Media City Free Zone
No. Company formation can be completed remotely through Ajman Media City Free Zone.
Yes. There is no requirement to have a UAE national shareholder in a free zone company.
No. However, for certain nationalities, pre-approvals may be required for setting up a company and issuance of UAE residence visas.
Yes, you will need to pay the difference in the package and change of license fee.



