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Ajman Media City offers 100% foreign ownership, zero tax, and one of the most flexible creative licenses in the UAE. It covers over 1,500 media, tech, and freelance activities under a single permit. Setup costs start from AED 4,999, making it one of the most accessible free zones for content creators, digital agencies, and media professionals entering the UAE market.
Ajman Media City Free Zone was established in 2018 by Emiri Decree and consolidated under the Ajman Free Zones Authority in 2021. It was built around one idea: remove every barrier between a founder and a licensed, operational business.
AMC sits in Ajman, 30 minutes from Dubai and even closer to Sharjah. That location gives businesses real access to the UAE's two largest commercial hubs without the cost of setting up inside either.
Despite the name, AMCFZ covers media, technology, consultancy, e-commerce, trading, and industrial activities, often bundled under a single license. It also hosts one of the UAE's only officially recognised Social Media Influencer licenses.
The entire registration process runs through AMC's fully digital One Click platform. Applications, payments, document signing, and license issuance all happen online. Many clients receive their license the same day.
AMCFZ combines the lowest entry costs in the UAE with same-day digital setup, flexible licensing, and a fully remote registration process that most free zones cannot match.
Everything you receive from day one and what each document actually does for your business.
Your legal authority to operate listed activities. Issued digitally through the One Click portal. Required for banking, visas, and commercial agreements.
Confirms your company's legal existence in the UAE. Required by banks, government authorities, and international counterparties.
Defines ownership structure, share distribution, and activity scope. Electronic signing accepted, no notarisation required.
Confirms your visa quota after license approval. Required before any UAE residency visa application can be initiated.
Every AMC license includes a registered UAE address. Sufficient for banking, legal correspondence, and government registrations.
Co-working access included in every package from a minimum of 10 hours per month. Upgradeable to a dedicated desk or private office from 12 square metres.
AMC issues a bank introduction letter with your corporate documents to support the account opening process with UAE banks.
All documents issued and signed electronically. No office visit required at any stage of registration.
Proof of ownership in your AMCFZ entity. Required for visa applications, banking, and any future share transfers.
AMC issues licenses across several categories, and multiple activities from different sectors can often sit under a single license. Choose the type that best matches your primary business model. Combining activities is one of the zone's strongest features, so it is worth listing everything you plan to do rather than starting narrow.
For businesses providing professional or technical services to clients in the UAE and internationally.
For companies importing, exporting, or distributing products within the UAE free zone and globally.
The core license for businesses in content, publishing, and digital media production.
For founders running product or service businesses through digital platforms.
For companies involved in manufacturing, processing, or transformation of goods.
For entities managing assets, stakes in other companies, or intellectual property rights.
One of the few UAE free zones to offer this as a formal license category, recognised by the Ministry of Economy.
AMCFZ offers two main legal structures plus a branch option. The right one depends on whether you are entering as an individual, a partnership, or an existing corporate entity. Structure choice affects banking, visas, and future costs. RIZ & MONA Consultancy helps you choose correctly before you register.
AMCFZ pricing is package-based and fully transparent. All four official packages are fixed-price with no hidden government fees. Your total depends on visa count, office upgrade, and any regulated activities.
AED 4,999 per year
Zero-visa package with co-working access and up to 10 activities and 10 shareholders. Renews at the same price annually. Best for founders who already hold UAE residency or are testing the market.
AED 12,999 first year | AED 8,999 renewal
One UAE residency visa, co-working access, immigration services, and up to 10 activities. The most popular AMCFZ package. Renewal rate drops significantly from year two.
AED 17,999 first year | AED 10,999 renewal
Two UAE residency visas, full licensing, and immigration services. For founders building a small team or sponsoring a family member alongside their own visa.
AED 22,999 first year | AED 14,999 renewal
Three UAE residency visas with premium setup and full immigration support. Built for founders ready to scale with a small team from day one.
Each additional visa adds government immigration fees, medical test costs, and Emirates ID processing on top of your base package.
The base package includes co-working from 10 hours per month. Moving to a dedicated desk or private office from 12 sq. m adds a separate annual facility fee.
Certain media, financial, and professional activities require additional approvals from external UAE authorities, adding time and fees to the process.
AMCFZ requires an audited financial report every year. Budget AED 1,500 to AED 4,000 depending on your chosen UAE-registered audit firm.
Any post-registration changes including company name, shareholders, or business activities are subject to authority amendment fees.
Mandatory for all visa holders in the UAE and not included in the package price. Cost varies by provider and applicant profile.
All prices are sourced from the official AMCFZ packages page and are subject to change by the Ajman Free Zones Authority. RIZ & MONA Consultancy provides a full itemised quote before any payment is made.
AMC's One Click platform removes friction at every stage. With documents ready, the process from application to license can complete within a single business day. For most standard setups, three to five working days covers the full journey.
List every activity you plan to operate. AMCFZ allows up to 10 on a single license, so map out your full business model now rather than paying amendment fees later. Flag any activities that require external regulatory approvals.
Select your tier based on visa count: Business Club, Visionary, Pioneer, or Innovator. Confirm your legal structure, FZE for a single shareholder or FZC for multiple, before proceeding.
Propose three company name options through the AMC portal. Names must comply with UAE naming guidelines. No political references, offensive terms, or government affiliation implied. Approval typically returns within one working day.
Submit passport copies, photographs, and proof of address through the digital portal. No physical visit needed. AMC reviews and issues initial approval within one to three business days.
AMC prepares your MOA, AOA, and board resolutions for electronic signature. No notarisation required. Sign and return digitally.
Payment is processed online. AMC issues your trade license and Certificate of Incorporation digitally upon receipt. For straightforward setups this can happen within the same session as signing.
Apply for the establishment card after license issuance. Processing takes three to five working days. Once issued, begin UAE residency visa applications.
Start the bank account process using your license, MOA, and AMC bank introduction letter. Timeline varies by bank, typically two to four weeks for standard applications.
AMCFZ operates a streamlined digital submission process. Having the right documents prepared before you begin avoids delays at every stage.
Documents from outside the UAE must be notarised in the country of origin and then attested at the UAE Embassy or Consulate in that country. Some countries require an Apostille stamp depending on bilateral agreements. RIZ & MONA Consultancy confirms the exact attestation path required for each client's nationality and document type before submission.
Every AMCFZ package above the Business Club tier includes visa allocations within the annual fee. It is one of the few UAE free zones where residency costs are bundled upfront, not added later.
All visas issued through AMC are valid for two years and renewable as long as your license stays active. Security clearance covers up to three shareholders. Your establishment card and E-channel registration must be in place before any visa processing can begin.
RIZ & MONA Consultancy prepares your full visa documentation, manages every government submission, and tracks each stage from entry permit to Emirates ID delivery on your behalf.
Visa approvals are made solely by UAE immigration. If outside the UAE when your entry permit is issued, you must arrive within 60 days to complete medical and biometric requirements.
AMCFZ is recognised across the UAE banking system and the AMC bank introduction letter helps initiate account conversations. Ajman-based companies occasionally face additional scrutiny from certain banks, so a well-prepared file matters more here than in higher-profile jurisdictions.
AMC is not just a low-cost free zone. It has built infrastructure, licensing categories, and sector initiatives that most UAE free zones have not caught up with yet.
Fully digital from application to renewal. License, payments, amendments, and visa services all online. Same-day license issuance confirmed by AFZA for straightforward setups.
One of the only Ministry of Economy-recognised influencer licenses in the UAE. A first-class category for creators monetising their audience through a legally compliant UAE business.
AMC is a formal part of Ajman's decade-long economic diversification plan. That institutional backing means long-term policy stability for founders choosing AMC as a permanent UAE base.
AMC actively targets sustainability-focused businesses through the Blue Visa initiative. One of the few UAE free zones built for green tech, clean energy, and ESG-aligned operations.
Three free zones compete for the same budget-conscious, digital-first founder. Here is an honest side-by-side so you can pick the right one before you pay anything.
Best for budget founders, influencers, and digital startups wanting the lowest UAE entry cost with a fully digital same-day setup.
Best for creative and media businesses wanting a Sharjah base with strong brand credibility and no annual audit requirement.
Best for founders needing a Dubai address and multi-sector licensing without the complexity of DIFC or DMCC.
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