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twofour54 Free Zone Company Setup

twofour54 is Abu Dhabi's media free zone, home to CNN, Sky News Arabia, BBC Studios, UFC Arabia and major production houses. Direct funding programmes for content and gaming creators.

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100% foreign ownership
Packages from AED 9,000
Visa and bank account handled
Fast licence issuance

Why twofour54?

twofour54 is Abu Dhabi's media free zone, home to CNN, Sky News Arabia, BBC Studios, UFC Arabia and major production houses. Direct funding programmes for content and gaming creators.

Abu Dhabi's dedicated media free zone with CNN, Sky News Arabia, BBC Studios on site

Base licences from AED 9,000 per year, including freelance options

twofour54 Creative Lab and funding programmes for content creators and gaming studios

Yas Island and Saadiyat Island proximity for film and tourism tie-ins

Abu Dhabi Creative Media Authority support for licensing and content distribution

Freelancer visa option with self-sponsored residence

Activities covered

twofour54 is set up for these business types. Pick one or combine within the same group under one licence.

Film and television production

Broadcasting

Gaming and esports

Content creation and influencers

Journalism and publishing

Advertising and PR

Animation and VFX

Visas and office

Visa quota tied to office size. Freelancer licence includes self-sponsored 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

FAB and ADCB preferred for twofour54 companies with strong Abu Dhabi relationships. Mashreq and Emirates NBD also onboard.

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

How is twofour54 different from Dubai Media City?

Both are media free zones. twofour54 sits in Abu Dhabi, offers direct funding and production incentives (up to 30 percent cash rebate on qualifying production spend) and connects to Yas Island film production. Dubai Media City is bigger on advertising, PR, broadcasting.

Can I get a freelancer licence at twofour54?

Yes. twofour54 Freelancer licences cover journalists, producers, directors, writers, gaming developers and other media professionals. Includes self-sponsored residence visa option.

What is the Abu Dhabi film rebate?

Films shot in Abu Dhabi through twofour54 or Abu Dhabi Film Commission qualify for up to 30 percent cash rebate on qualifying local spend, including production, post-production and labour.

Is twofour54 good for gaming studios?

Yes. Abu Dhabi has invested heavily in gaming and esports through twofour54. Specialised licences, funding and visa support available for game studios.

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