The zone is built for content creators, agencies, and small studios, but it also licenses consulting, IT, and e-commerce. All rates are openly published on amc.gov.ae — a rare level of transparency for the northern emirates. Below we break down the 2026 packages, steps, taxes, and pitfalls.
Why Businesses Choose AMC
The AMC formula is simple: a minimal price tag, up to 10 activities under one license, and the option to run the business fully remotely.
- Business Club at 4,999 AED per year without a visa — renewal at the same price
- Up to 10 activities and up to 10 shareholders under a single license
- Coworking included in the packages — no separate office lease required
- A lineup of 11 packages with quotas from 0 to 10 visas, with prices published officially
- All-inclusive visa packages: entry permit, medical test, Emirates ID, e-channel
- 15–30 minutes to Dubai and Sharjah and their airports
Business Activities That Can Be Registered in the Ajman Media City Free Zone
Steps to Set Up a Company in Ajman Media City
The procedure is fully online and takes less than a week. The only decision that really matters is the right package: paying for an upgrade later costs more than choosing the right visa quota from the start.
- Choose a package — from Business Club to Titan — and up to 10 activities
- Reserve a company name and submit the application through the portal
- Receive initial approval from the AMC administration
- Sign the incorporation documents and pay for the package
- License issuance and registration in the immigration systems
- Processing of residence visas and opening a corporate bank account
The license is issued within 3–7 business days after the full document set is submitted. Each residence visa adds one to two weeks for the medical test, Emirates ID, and status change.
Ajman Media City License Cost (2026)
The prices below are the official rates from the packages page on amc.gov.ae. Visa packages already include the residence visa, medical test, Emirates ID, status change, and e-channel registration, so there are almost no hidden immigration surcharges.
| Cost item | Amount, AED | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Business Club (0 visas) | 4 999 | Up to 10 activities, coworking; renewal at the same price |
| Visionary (1 visa) | 12 999 | Renewal — 8,999 per year |
| Pioneer (2 visas) | 17 999 | Renewal — 10,999 per year |
| Innovator (3 visas) | 22 999 | Renewal — 14,999 per year |
| Founders (4 visas) | 29 999 | Renewal — 16,999 per year |
| Top-tier packages, 5–10 visas | 34,999–62,000 | Prime, Accelerator, Vanguard, Prestige, Elite, Titan |
Pay attention to the renewal economics: Visionary costs 12,999 AED at launch but drops to 8,999 AED from the second year. Your account and servicing run through the shared Ajman free zones portal, and the zone charges no extra “service fees”.
Taxation in AMC
Marketing promises of “zero taxes” should be read against federal law: AMC residents pay Corporate Tax of 9% on profit above 375,000 AED, with 0% below the threshold, and VAT at 5%. The 0% rate on qualifying income comes with Qualifying Free Zone Person status — realistic for companies serving overseas clients, but it requires economic substance and control over the share of local revenue. For a blogger earning below the threshold, the tax burden usually comes down to zero, yet Corporate Tax registration is still mandatory.
Who AMC Is Right For
- Content creators, bloggers, and producers who need a license covering advertising and social media
- Digital agencies and small teams in marketing, design, and development
- Entrepreneurs who want a low-cost license with coworking and a residence visa without an office
“AMC holds the lowest official rate in the UAE media segment: 4,999 AED with coworking and ten activities — you cannot open a license for that money in Dubai”, — notes the lead lawyer at Dynasty Business Adviser.
Open Your AMC Company with Dynasty Business Adviser
We will match a package and activity codes to your media or digital profile, arrange the license and visas, open a corporate bank account, and set up accounting for Corporate Tax requirements. Get in touch — launching in AMC takes less than a week.
Pricing data is current as of the publication date (July 13, 2026) and verified against open sources, including amc.gov.ae; confirm the rates directly with the zone’s administration before paying.
