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The Ajman Media City Free Zone is the latest free zone in the United Arab Emirates. It came into being in 2018, three years after His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi III, the Ruler of Ajman and a member of the Supreme Council of the United Arab Emirates, issued a decree (Emiri Decree No.8 of 2015) for the setting up of a dedicated Media City in the emirate. A&A Associate LLC can be of professional assistance with company setup in Ajman Media City Free Zone.
Today, the Ajman Media City Free Zone is an international hub for all media-related establishments, attracting businesses from around the world. It aims to be a place where media outlets can thrive, surrounded by creativity and the best talent that the world has to offer. Several businesses have set shop in the Ajman Media City Free Zone already, and yours could be the next.
1. Commercial License
A Commercial License is for the purchase and sale of goods and/or services. Some of the business establishments that need a Commercial License include Trading Companies, Real Estate, Logistics, Distribution, Export-Import, Rental Services, Facility Management Services, and others.
2. Industrial License
An Industrial License is required when the business is into manufacturing or other industrial activities like packaging or refining petrochemicals. To be granted an Industrial License, the company must have a physical presence in the United Arab Emirates.
*Additional permits may be required, depending on the type of industrial activity undertaken by the business establishment.
3. Professional License
As the name suggests, this kind of trade license is issued to professionals who wish to carry out their trade in the country. Examples include doctors who set up medical practices, lawyers who set up law firms, engineers who set up technical consultancies, or business professionals who set up business consultancies. It also applies to IT professionals.
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4. Tourism License
This class of license is issued specifically to those operating in the travel and tourism sector. It was initiated by the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) after realizing the tourism potential of Dubai. It applies to tour operators, players in the hospitality industry (such as hotels and resorts), ticketing agents, and others.
We can help you secure a Business License in Dubai for your commercial establishment. For more information, please contact us to see how we can be of assistance in this regard.