Ajman Media City Free Zone — Complete Review 2026
Ajman Media City (AMC) is one of the UAE’s most affordable free zones, specializing in media, e-commerce, and creative industries. Here is the complete 2026 review.
Ajman Media City Overview
- Location: Ajman; 30 minutes north of Dubai
- Focus: Media, e-commerce, technology, creative industries
- Known for: Very affordable licence packages; popular with online entrepreneurs
AMC Business Types
- FZE: Single shareholder
- FZCO: 2+ shareholders
- Branch office: Branch of foreign company
AMC Popular Activities
- E-commerce (general trading online)
- Digital media and content creation
- Advertising and marketing
- IT and software development
- Consultancy services
AMC Cost 2026
- Starter packages: AED 6,000-9,000/year all-in (one of UAE’s most affordable)
- Multi-activity licence: Slightly higher but very cost-effective
- Visa: Standard UAE free zone visa process; AED 3,000-5,000 for first investor visa
AMC Banking
- Acceptance: AMC is a recognized UAE free zone; standard banks accept AMC documents
- Remote opening: For non-UAE residents, may face similar challenges as other northern UAE free zones
AMC vs SHAMS and IFZA
- AMC advantage: Very low cost; good for pure online/digital businesses
- SHAMS advantage: Part of Sharjah government; strong regulatory backing
- IFZA advantage: Located in Dubai; stronger banking relationships; more activity flexibility
Pricing Evidence & Source Notes
Use this profile as a planning guide, not a final invoice. Confirm the current package, activity wording, visas, office or flexi-desk requirement and renewal amount before payment.
| Free Zone | Package | Year 1 Cost | Renewal Cost | 3-Year Total | Visa Option | Office / Flexi Requirement | Year 1 Confidence | Source Type | Conflict Status | Last Reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajman Media City | Business Club annual package | AED 14,800–20,500 depending on package: Business Club 0-visa AED ~9,516 (licence AED 6,166 + est. card AED 750 + e-channel AED 2,300 + registration); Bronze 1-visa ~AED 17,574 (licence AED 11,224 + est. card AED 750 + e-channel AED 2,300 + visa costs ~AED 3,300) Confidence: Verified official price |
AED 4,999 annual renewal for Business Club package Confidence: Verified official price |
AED 14,997 3-year license cost before add-ons Confidence: Verified official price |
0 visas; upgrade required for visa allocation | Co-working space listed for Business Club package | Verified official price | Official authority package page | No material public conflict recorded | July 2026 |
| What is included | Business Club package lists zero visas, up to 10 activities, up to 10 shareholders, co-working space and renewal at the same annual price. |
|---|---|
| What is not included | Residence visa, insurance, medical, Emirates ID, package upgrades and additional authority services unless selected. |
| Hidden-cost risk | Visa-inclusive packages start higher; confirm whether immigration services, medical, Emirates ID and insurance are included before payment. |
| Banking difficulty | Medium |
| Best fit | Creators, digital startups, freelancers and lean service businesses that do not need a visa in the base package. |
Source evidence: Review source | Methodology | Corrections.
Prices can change based on free zone authority updates, activity selection, visa count, office or flexi-desk requirement, shareholder structure, establishment card, immigration file, medical test, Emirates ID, insurance, banking support and consultant service fees. Last reviewed July 2026. Always request a current quote before payment. View methodology or compare all rows in the UAE Free Zone Cost Index.