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Dubai Media City Free Zone Company Setup

Dubai Media City (DMC) hosts CNN, BBC, Reuters, MBC and 2,000+ media companies. The default free zone for broadcasters, agencies, PR firms, production houses and content creators.

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100% foreign ownership
Packages from AED 18,000
Visa and bank account handled
Fast licence issuance

Why Dubai Media City?

Dubai Media City (DMC) hosts CNN, BBC, Reuters, MBC and 2,000+ media companies. The default free zone for broadcasters, agencies, PR firms, production houses and content creators.

Home to CNN, BBC, Reuters, MBC, Al Arabiya and 2,000+ media firms

TECOM operated, strong brand recognition for media licences globally

Freelancer permits available for individual journalists, PR consultants, producers

Production support ecosystem: studios, equipment rental, post-production

Dedicated to media, advertising, PR, content, broadcasting and events

Flexi-desk from AED 18,000, private offices scale higher

Activities covered

Dubai Media City is set up for these business types. Pick one or combine within the same group under one licence.

Advertising and PR

Broadcasting

Content production

Journalism and publishing

Film and television production

Events and brand activation

Digital media and influencer management

Visas and office

Visa quota tied to office size. Freelancer licences include a self-sponsored 2-year residence visa option.

Flexi-desk included in base package

Visa quota scales with office size

Private offices available for larger teams

Residence visas for shareholders, employees and family

Banking

Media clients onboard well with Emirates NBD, Mashreq, RAKBANK. Expect 15 to 20 working days.

Pre-matched to the bank most likely to approve your file

Compliance file prepared end to end by Breeo

Multi-currency and merchant accounts arranged on request

Audit and tax

Audit optional for standard licences.

UAE corporate tax at 9% above AED 375,000 profit

Qualifying Free Zone Person 0% rate available on qualifying income

VAT at 5% above AED 375,000 turnover (if applicable)

Breeo handles registration, filing and compliance

Frequently asked questions

Can a freelance journalist set up in Dubai Media City?

Yes. DMC offers a freelancer permit at around AED 15,000 per year that lets individual media professionals invoice clients and sponsor their own visa.

Does Dubai Media City allow influencer marketing?

Yes. The National Media Council recognises influencer activity under DMC licensing. A separate NMC licence is required for commercial content, which Breeo also arranges.

What is the difference between Dubai Media City and twofour54?

Dubai Media City is Dubai-based. twofour54 is Abu Dhabi's media free zone. Choose by where your clients, studio partners and talent are concentrated.

Can I run a production house with physical studios in DMC?

Yes. DMC has dedicated studio warehouses and production office combinations. Expect AED 150,000+ per year for a mid-size production footprint.

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