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AjmanAjman Media City Free Zone (AMCFZ)

Ajman Media City Company Setup

The UAE's cheapest licences, media-flavoured but open to nearly everything.

Ownership
100% foreign
Setup time
2 to 5 working days
Licence cost
from AED 5,000
Visas
0 to 5 on packages

Ajman Media City competes on one axis and wins it: price. Licences start lower than any comparable UAE zone, activities span far beyond media into consulting, e-commerce and general services, and incorporation is fully remote within days.

It is the pragmatic answer for freelancers, creators and micro-businesses formalising a UAE presence, or for holding and invoicing entities where cost is the entire decision. We are candid about the trade-offs: slower banking and less prestige than Dubai zones.

Who Ajman Media City suits

  • Freelancers and creators
  • Micro-businesses and solopreneurs
  • Cost-driven invoicing entities
  • First UAE structures on minimal budget

Why choose Ajman Media City

  • The lowest licence pricing in the UAE
  • Fully remote setup in days
  • Wide activity list beyond media
  • Visa-eligible packages at entry cost
  • Simple annual renewals

Ajman Media City frequently asked questions

How cheap is Ajman Media City really?

Zero-visa licences start around AED 5,000; with an establishment card and one visa the realistic first-year total is roughly AED 8,500 to AED 11,000, still the cheapest visa-eligible route in the country.

What are the trade-offs at this price?

Bank onboarding takes more preparation and some premium counterparties prefer Dubai-licensed vendors. For freelancers and small operators those rarely outweigh the savings; for funded startups they might, and we advise honestly.

Can non-media businesses license there?

Yes, the activity list spans consulting, e-commerce, IT and general services; the media name is heritage, not a restriction.

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