Government and Professional Fees

Business setup in JAFZA

Business setup in RAK

Business setup in DAFZA







Island Palm Jumeirah

Island Palm Jumeirah

Aerial view of construction site in Island Palm Jumeirah






Dubai Creek

Dubai Creek

Traditional Trading Dhows, Dubai Creek, Bur Dubai






DIFC

DIFC

Dubai International Financial Center






View of Burj Al Arab

View of Burj Al Arab

Cityscape view of coastal town in Dubai with modern architecture from Madinat Jumeirah






Dubai Gold Souq

Dubai Gold Souq

Gold bangles in the Gold Souk, Dubai






Ski Dubai

Ski Dubai

Snow ski centre at sunset






Dubai Marina

Dubai Marina

Apartment blocks, Dubai Marina

Dubai Media City - Branch Company


Documents Required

The following documents are required from the applicant before a Licence can be issued. They will need to be Notarised and/or Legalised (as indicated).
  1. For Foreign Companies
    Original Certificate of Registration of the parent Company – A copy will be accepted if Notarised AND Original Certificate of Good Standing of the parent Company (if Company is more than two years old)
    For UAE Companies
    Copy of the Trade Licence issued by the Economic Department
    Copy of the Commercial Registration issued by the Economic Department
  2. Original Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Parent Company – A copy will be accepted if Notarised.
  3. Board Resolution of the Company calling for the establishment of a branch in TECOM and guaranteeing full financial commitment – Notarised and Legalised (Specimen document can be provided).
    a. Appointment of the Negotiator or Legal Representative (optional)
    b. Power of Attorney for Manager – Notarised and Legalised (if not part of the Resolution)
  4. Valid Passport copy of Manager
    (Provide a NOC from the current residence visa sponsor in the UAE of the Manager–if applicable)
NOTES:
  1. All legal documents that are more than one page, need to be sealed.
  2. All Powers of Attorney need to be accompanied with a passport copy of the Attorney.
  3. TECOM reserves the right to call for any extra documents it may require, where necessary.
  4. TECOM reserves the right to ask for attestation by UAE Embassy or other Embassies, as may be necessary.
  5. Originals of Documents No. 1 and 2 are only required for sighting and verification.
  6. Board Resolution and/or Power of Attorney for the Manager must state the Manager's full name, nationality and passport number.
  7. All legal documents must be either in Arabic or English. Documents in any other languages must be accompanied by a certified English or Arabic translation.

Share Capital - Dubai Media City

  • No shared Capital required

License & Registration Fee - Dubai Media City

  • License Fee – AED 15,000/- annually

  • Registration Fees - AED 3,500/- (One time)

Dubai Media City - Free Zone LLC (If Natural Person)


Documents Required

The following documents are required from the applicant before an Incorporation Certificate & Licence can be issued. They will need to be Notarised and/or Legalised (as indicated).
  1. Application for Registration
  2. Details of Shareholders
    a. A document setting out the personal details of individual shareholder(s)
    b. Valid Passport copy of individual shareholder(s)
    c.Original Letter of Recommendation by Bank for each Shareholder
  3. Resolution stating the following (Specimen document can be provided).
    a. Appointment of the Negotiator or Legal Representative (optional)
    b. Power of Attorney for Manager – Notarised and Legalised (if not part of the Resolution)
  4. Valid Passport copy of Manager
    (Provide an NOC from the current residence visa sponsor in the UAE of the Manager – if applicable)
  5. Valid Passport copy of Director(s)
  6. Proof of Capital from bank operating within the UAE – (Minimum Share Capital is AED 50,000 / Minimum Share value is AED 1,000)
NOTES:
  1. All legal documents that are more than one page, need to be sealed.
  2. All Powers of Attorney need to be accompanied with a passport copy.
  3. TECOM reserves the right to call for any extra documents it may require, where necessary.
  4. TECOM reserves the right to ask for attestation by UAE Embassy or other Embassies, as may be necessary.
  5. Board Resolution and/or Power of Attorney for the Manager must state the Manager's full name, nationality and passport number.
  6. All legal documents must be either in Arabic or English. Documents in any other languages must be accompanied by a certified English or Arabic translation
  7. A Bank Letter to assist the FZ-LLC open a Bank Account in the UAE can be obtained from TECOM upon submission of the above legal documents.

Share Capital - Dubai Media City

  • Minimum Share Capital is AED 50,000 /-

License & Registration Fee - Dubai Media City

  • License Fee
    Publishing – AED 20,000/- annually
    Broadcasting – AED 25,000 /- annually
    Other – 15,000 /- annually

  • Registration Fee - AED 3500 /- (One time)

Dubai Media City - FZLLC (If Corporate Person as Shareholder(s))


Documents Required

The following documents are required from the applicant before an Incorporation Certificate & Licence can be issued. They will need to be Notarised and/or Legalised (as indicated).
  1. Application for Registration
  2. Details of Shareholder(s)
    Original Certificate of Registration of the Company – A copy will be accepted if Notarised and
    Original Certificate of Good Standing of the Company (if Company is more than two years old)
  3. Original Memorandum and Articles of Association along with a list of current Directors – A copy will be accepted if Notarised.
  4. Board Resolution of the Corporate Person calling for the Establishment of the FZ-LLC - Notarised and Legalised (Specimen document can be provided).
    a. Appointment of the Negotiator or Legal Representative (optional)
    b. Power of Attorney for Manager – Notarised and Legalised (if not part of the Resolution)
  5. Valid Passport copy of Manager for the FZ-LLC
    (Provide a NOC from the current residence visa sponsor in the UAE of the Manager-if applicable)
  6. Valid Passport copy of Director(s)
  7. Proof of Capital from bank operating within the UAE (Minimum Share Capital is AED 50,000 / Minimum Share value is AED 1,000)
NOTES:
  1. All legal documents that are more than one page, need to be sealed.
  2. All Powers of Attorney need to be accompanied with a passport copy of the Attorney.
  3. TECOM reserves the right to call for any extra documents it may require, where necessary.
  4. TECOM reserves the right to ask for extra attestation by UAE Embassy or other Embassies, as may be necessary.
  5. Originals of Documents No. 1 and 2 are only required for sighting and verification.
  6. Board Resolution and/or Power of Attorney for the Manager must state the Manager's full name, nationality and passport number.
  7. The legal documents must be either in Arabic or English. Documents in any other languages must be accompanied by a certified English or Arabic translation.
  8. A Bank Letter to assist the FZ-LLC to open a Bank Account in the UAE can be obtained from TECOM upon submission of the above legal documents.

Share Capital - Dubai Media City

  • Minimum Share Capital is AED 50,000 /-

License & Registration Fee - Dubai Media City

  • License Fee
    Publishing – AED 20,000/- annually
    Broadcasting – AED 25,000 /- annually
    Other – 15,000 /- annually

  • Registration Fee - AED 3500 /- (One time)

Dubai Media City - Activity List


The following is a list of core business activities that the Dubai Media City Authority can license:

Publishing: News Papers, Magazines, Educational & Books, Consumer Books & Magazines, Promotional Content, Online & Electronic Content, e-books, Directories & Guides

Broadcasting: TV & Radio

Film: Film Production & Distribution, Media Content Management & Provider, Film Content Rights Management, Production, Post Production and Animation.

Media & Marketing Services: Direct Marketing, Promotional Services, Advertising / Communication & Public Relations Agency, Intellectual Property Rights Management, Media Placement, Buying & Selling, Media Representation, Corporate Identity & Branding

Information Agencies: News Agencies, Media Research and Information Services

Music & Entertainment: Music Production & Recordings, Music Distribution, Music Publishing, Music Label & Rights Management, Music Promotion & Management, Event Management, Theme Parks Management, Live Entertainment & Promotion, Sports Management & Promotion, Conference Organisers & Management, Performing Arts, Choreography, Hospitality Management Consultancy

New Media & Media Support Service: Web Designing & Management, Interactive Services (Webcasting / Streaming), Media Software Development & Integration, Access Spending, Multimedia Software Development , Video Games, Internet Gaming Broadcasting Hardware & Equipment, Satellite Services & Equipment Provider, GSM & Electronic Media, Media Equipment Rentals, Digital Media Management, Media Archiving & Distribution and Systems Integration Services

Service Provider: Restaurant, Stationery, Medical Clinic, Beauty Salon, Book Store, Kiosk, Banking Services, Music & Video, Travel Agency, Laundry, Insurance Service Provider.

Consultancy: Legal Consultancy, Accounting/Auditing Consultancy, Human Resources Consultancy, Marketing, Management, Project Management, Marketing Research


(Publication of Dubai Media City)