Ajman Media City Free Zone or DMCC
Compare Ajman Media City Free Zone and DMCC on the same rows: starting packages at each visa count, licence and residency-visa timelines, renewal, facilities and remote paperwork. Every figure is read from the two guide pages.
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Ajman Media City Free Zone starts AED 30,781 lower with one visa (AED 12,999 against AED 43,780 for DMCC).
Read from the same published figures as the table. Activity eligibility, approvals and the full first year still decide the route.
Side by side
Package figures cover their stated inclusions only. Activity eligibility, the full first-year cost and renewal still need confirmation for your case.
| Metric | Ajman Media City Free ZoneFree zone | DMCCFree zone |
|---|---|---|
| From, one visa | Ajman Media City Free Zone AED 12,999 12 months · published package Lowest | DMCC AED 43,780 12 months · published package |
| Lowest package price | Ajman Media City Free Zone AED 4,999 12 months · published package | DMCC AED 35,484 12 months · published package |
| Licence issued in | Ajman Media City Free Zone Not published: Not published | DMCC 2 weeks Company setup is described as usually taking about two weeks. |
| Residency visa in | Ajman Media City Free Zone Not published: Not published | DMCC 0–20 business days The employee visa guide allows up to 20 working days. |
| Renewal price | Ajman Media City Free Zone AED 4,999 Business Club annual renewal is AED 4,999. | DMCC AED 20,265 Trading or service licence renewal for one year is AED 20,265. |
| Licence types | Ajman Media City Free Zone Media, E-commerce, Services | DMCC Trading, Service, Industrial |
| Facility options | Ajman Media City Free Zone Flexi desk, Office | DMCC Flexi desk, Office, Retail |
| Visa options | Ajman Media City Free Zone Not published: Not published | DMCC Not published: Not published |
| Remote paperwork | Ajman Media City Free Zone Yes | DMCC No |
| Activity guides catalogued | Ajman Media City Free Zone Not published: Not published | DMCC Not published: Not published |
| Next step | Explore Ajman Media City Free Zone | Explore DMCC |
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Ajman Media City Free Zone
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FAQ
How are the prices compared?
Only package prices at the same visa count and term are ranked against each other. A calculator output, a licence-only estimate or a product flagged as not like for like is shown in the table but never used to name a cheaper side.
Which costs less on published figures, Ajman Media City Free Zone or DMCC?
Ajman Media City Free Zone starts AED 30,781 lower with one visa (AED 12,999 against AED 43,780 for DMCC).
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