Ajman · Ajman Media City Free Zone · all zones
Ajman Media City Free Zone
A dynamic hub for creative and media industries, offering streamlined business setup, competitive pricing, and modern infrastructure in Ajman. Supports media, digital, and commercial activities with 100% foreign ownership and tax-free advantages.
remote setup
official price list
0% tax possible as QFZP
tier 2
since 2018
FZEFZC
Licence-only total
total not yet confirmed
the one total model is not live, so each proven price is shown on its own
One-visa total
total not yet confirmed
the one total model is not live, so each proven price is shown on its own
Minimum share capital
not yet confirmed
paid-up rule not stated
Typical days to licence
not yet confirmed
unproven or unpublished
Packages, as published
Official rows come from the authority's own list. A row marked agent comes from a reseller because the authority does not publish that package, and it can contain a margin.
| Package | Licence | Visas | Workspace | Setup | Renewal | Kind | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Clubofficial package price, first year and renewal | company | n/a | coworking | AED 4,999 | not yet confirmed | official | amc.gov.ae |
| Visionaryofficial package price, first year and renewal | company | n/a | coworking | AED 12,999 | not yet confirmed | official | amc.gov.ae |
| Pioneerofficial package price, first year and renewal | company | n/a | coworking | AED 17,999 | not yet confirmed | official | amc.gov.ae |
| Innovatorofficial package price from AMC package data (26 Sep 2026); home page showed 21,999 but package data shows 22,999 | company | n/a | coworking | AED 22,999 | not yet confirmed | official | mirdxbpro.com |
| Foundersofficial package price from AMC package data | company | n/a | coworking | not yet confirmed | not yet confirmed | official | mirdxbpro.com |
| Primeofficial package price from AMC package data | company | n/a | coworking | not yet confirmed | not yet confirmed | official | mirdxbpro.com |
| Acceleratorofficial package price from AMC package data | company | n/a | coworking | not yet confirmed | not yet confirmed | official | mirdxbpro.com |
| Vanguardofficial package price from AMC package data | company | n/a | coworking | not yet confirmed | not yet confirmed | official | mirdxbpro.com |
| Prestigeofficial package price from AMC package data | company | n/a | coworking | not yet confirmed | not yet confirmed | official | mirdxbpro.com |
| Eliteofficial package price from AMC package data | company | n/a | coworking | not yet confirmed | not yet confirmed | official | mirdxbpro.com |
| Titanofficial package price from AMC package data | company | n/a | coworking | not yet confirmed | not yet confirmed | official | mirdxbpro.com |
| Freelance Licencelowest published price from AMC blog (22 July 2026); visa may be added at extra cost; renewal not published | freelance | n/a | not stated | not yet confirmed | not yet confirmed | official | mirdxbpro.com |
| Freedom Packageofficial package price, all-inclusive first year with 1 visa; renewal not published | freelance | n/a | coworking | not yet confirmed | not yet confirmed | official | ajmanmediacity.amc.gov.ae |
| Starter Visa Packageofficial package price, all-inclusive first year with 1 visa; renewal not published | company | n/a | coworking | not yet confirmed | not yet confirmed | official | ajmanmediacity.amc.gov.ae |
Fees, line by line
The figures our sum is built from. Only a proven fee is shown; the rest read not yet confirmed, and a reseller-only figure says so on its line.
Registrationnot yet confirmedamc.gov.ae
Licencenot yet confirmedamc.gov.ae
Establishment cardnot yet confirmedamc.gov.ae
Immigration cardnot yet confirmedamc.gov.ae
Residence visa, per personnot yet confirmedamc.gov.ae
Medical and Emirates ID, per personnot yet confirmedamc.gov.ae
Minimum share capitalnot yet confirmedamc.gov.ae
Reseller prices seen against the official line
Diptonnot quotedBusiness Clubagainst AED 4,999 officialsource
What a missing number means
The line stays visible and reads not yet confirmed. A figure the research records but the verification pass has not proven is never shown, and never becomes a zero.
Company and licence types
Company types
- Free Zone Establishment
Single shareholder - Free Zone Company
2 to 10 shareholders
Licence types
- Service License
Service activities such as media consultancy, advertising, publishing, book publication, TV rebroadcasting, etc. - Commercial License
Trading activities such as sports wear trading, medical equipment trading, energy drinks wholesale, etc.
How the authority processes it
Each step names who holds it. Days are the authority's published figure or a gap.
- step 1 · days gapPrepare documentsApplicant
- step 2 · days gapSubmit application online with three proposed company namesApplicant
- step 3 · days gapReview and approval by authorityAuthority
- step 4 · days gapPay license feesApplicant
- step 5 · days gapLicense issuanceAuthority
The authority's portal
NameAMC eServices Portalhttps://amcfzeservices.force.com/portallogin?startURL=%2F
Who filesboth
Fully onlineYes
E-signaturenot stated
API or integrationNot mentioned in sources
Partner programmenot stated
Selling to the UAE mainland
Not specified in sources; typical free zone restrictions likely apply (requires local distributor or mainland branch).
Corporate tax
AMC advertises '0% corporate and personal income tax' on its packages page, implying qualifying free zone person status is available for eligible businesses.
Documents the authority asks for
Individual shareholder
- Passport copy
- Passport-size photo
- Contact details
Corporate shareholder
- not researched
After the licence
Financial year, audit, corporate tax, VAT, UBO and renewal, as the authority states them.
Financial year
Audit and financial statements
Audited accounts requiredYessource
Who mustAll companies licensed in AMCFZsource
Submission deadlineUpon annual trade license renewalUpon annual trade license renewalsource
Approved auditor listnot yet confirmedsource
Fee or penalty (AED)not yet confirmedsource
NotesAudited financial statements must be submitted to AMCFZ as part of license renewal. Auditor must be registered with UAE Ministry of Economy or approved by the free zone (implied). rboaccounting.aesource
VAT
Mandatory threshold (AED)not yet confirmedsource
Voluntary threshold (AED)not yet confirmedsource
Designated zonenot yet confirmedsource
NotesDesignated zone status for VAT not confirmed for AMC. Goods within designated zones may be outside scope of VAT, but services are subject to standard rules. Check with AMC authority. paci.aesource
Corporate tax
Registration deadlineWithin 3 months of license issuanceWithin 3 months of license issuancesource
QFZP conditionsMust be a Free Zone Person, maintain adequate substance, derive Qualifying Income, comply with arm's length principle, prepare audited financial statements, not elect standard CT rules. 0% on Qualifying Income, 9% on non-Qualifying Income; not eligible for amount not yet confirmed threshold. tax.gov.aesource
Return deadlineWithin 9 months of financial year endWithin 9 months of financial year endsource
Late registration penalty (AED)not yet confirmedsource
UBO, ESR and AML
Licence renewal
WhenAnnually on anniversary of license issuanceAnnually on anniversary of license issuancesource
RequirementsPayment of renewal fee (same as first year license fee) jsb.ae; Submission of audited financial statements rboaccounting.ae; Updated tenancy contract (if applicable); Valid visa copies for sponsored employees; Any updated corporate documentssource
Late penalty (AED)not yet confirmedsource
Banking
Accounting records
Visas and labour
Annual obligations
Submit audited financial statementsAnnualUpon annual trade license renewalsource
Corporate Tax RegistrationAnnualWithin 3 months of license issuancesource
File Corporate Tax ReturnAnnualWithin 9 months of financial year endsource
File VAT return (if registered)AnnualQuarterly, by 28th of month following quarter endsource
WPS Payroll Submission (if employing staff)AnnualMonthly by 15thsource
How we file it
Internal view of the authority's channels and screens. It is what a filing integration has to work against, not a promise that the filing is live. integration source
Application channels
Online portal (e-service)https://amcfzeservices.force.com/portallogin?startURL=%2Fwho can use: Investors and authorized agentslogin: Registered account (email/password)Fully digital platform for applications, payments, and renewals. No physical forms; data entered directly into the system. moet.gov.ae amc.gov.aesource
Authorized agents (Electronic Agents Network)no URLwho can use: Investors using registered agentslogin: Agent accesses portal on behalf of clientAMC launched an electronic agents network in 2018, allowing international representatives to offer services electronically. einpresswire.comsource
Agent or partner programme
Existsyes
NameElectronic Agents Network
Feesnot yet confirmed
Commission or discountnot stated
How to applynot stated
Contactinfo@amc.ae
Requirementsnot stated
Screens inside the portal
- step 1Submit application with company details and trade name proposalsInvestor or agentinputs: Proposed company names (up to 3), Business activities, Shareholder details, Contact informationuploads: Passport copy (all shareholders/directors), Personal photo (all shareholders)
- step 2Approval of trade name and registrationAuthority (automatic/manual review)
- step 3Payment of license feesInvestor or agent
- step 4License issuanceSystem (license generated)
Formats, signatures, payment
Document formatsnot stated
Signatures and identityNo physical presence required; identity verified via passport copy. Signature method not specified. aurionuae.com
PaymentOnline payment through the portal (e-payment). amc.gov.ae moet.gov.ae
Status trackingClient dashboard on portal (manage company, services, documents). Company verification page available: https://amcfz.secure.force.com/CompanyVerificationPage. ajmanmediacity.afz.gov.ae moet.gov.ae
API or bulk filingnot stated
After the licence, onlineLicense renewal; Package upgrade (e.g., to Pioneer Package with visas); Visa and immigration services; Download corporate documents (Certificate of Incorporation, MOA, etc.); Company detail amendments
Automation risks
- None named.
Open integration gaps
- Agent program requirements, fees, commission, and application process not found in sources.
- Accepted document file formats (PDF, JPG, etc.) not specified.
- Exact signature method (e-signature, digital certificate) not detailed.
- API or bulk submission capabilities not mentioned.
- Automation risks (CAPTCHA, rate limiting) not documented in sources.
- Terms of service that forbid automated access not found.
What we still do not know about Ajman Media City Free Zone
The research names its own holes. They stay on the page until a source fills them.
Prices
- AMC publishes no minimum share capital; agent claims amount not yet confirmed nominal but not official.
- Freelance licence renewal price not published.
- Freedom Package and Starter Visa Package renewal prices not published.
- Visa renewal costs are not included in company package renewals; must be budgeted separately.
- Health insurance cost for visa holders not published.
- Separate pricing for flexi-desk, shared workspace, executive office not published.
- Basic freelance licence office inclusion not specified.
Structure and process
- Exact number of activities in the catalogue not provided.
- Corporate shareholder document requirements not specified.
- Mainland trading permissions not explicitly stated.
- Bank account opening process and requirements not covered.
- API or integration details for the portal not available.
- Partner/agent program details and how to become an agent not mentioned.
- E-signature and payment methods not described.
- Typical processing time per step not given; total 14 days is from a general UAE free zone source, not AMC-specific.
Compliance
- Financial year rules and ability to choose year-end not specified for AMC
- Accounting standard (IFRS) not explicitly confirmed for AMC, though generally required in UAE
- Approved auditor list for AMC not mentioned
- Audit non-compliance penalty not specified
- Designated zone status for VAT not confirmed for AMC
- UBO filing authority and process not explicitly stated for AMC; presumed AMCFZ
- AML/goAML registration requirement not mentioned
- Specific license renewal fee amount not provided
- Visa and labour details (costs, quotas) not available
- Banking information (commonly used banks, account opening timelines, minimum balance, pain points) not found
- Deregistration process and cost not available
Sources
Everything above was read from these pages. The read date is on each line.
Ajman Media City Free Zonehttps://ajmanmediacity.amc.gov.ae/read 2026-10-20
Ajman Media City Free Zone | Setup Your Business In UAEhttps://amc.gov.ae/read 2026-10-20
Pioneer Package | Ajman Media City Free Zonehttps://amc.gov.ae/pioneer-packageread 2026-10-20
Rules and Regulations | Ajman Media City Free Zonehttps://amc.gov.ae/rules-regulationsread 2026-10-20
AMC free zone company, information and costs - Diptonhttps://dipton-offshore.com/en/services/uae-free-zone-companies/ajman-media-city/amc-free-zone-company-information-and-costs/read 2026-10-20
Ajman Media City Packages 2026: Costs, Freelance & Visashttps://mirdxbpro.com/guides/ajman-media-city-free-zone/read 2026-10-20