Dubai Media City (DMC) is a regional hub for all media organizations. DMC houses the largest global & local media brands & digital companies.

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Dubai Media City (DMC) Company Formation
Dubai Media City (DMC) is the regional hub for all media organizations. DMC houses the
largest global and local media brands and digital companies. Dubai Technology & Media
Free Zone Authority (DTMFZA) is responsible for the establishment and registration of
companies in Dubai Media City.
DMC provides an integrated creative ecosystem with 24,000+ professionals and 1,600+
business partners. Some of the featured partners are Disney, BBC, Spotify, CNN,
JCDecaux, and others.

3. 0% Personal
Income Tax
100% Capital Repatriation
Special licensing and
freelance permissions
Prime location
Dubai Media City Business Setup Benefits

4. 100% repatriation of profits 100% foreign ownership
Dubai Media City Business Setup Benefits

5. It is a wholly-owned company or an
independent legal entity where at
least one director is required.
It is not a separate legal entity
and conducts operations of the
parent company’s business.
Business structures at Dubai Media City
Free Zone Limited Liability
Company
Branch office of a UAE Company
This gives an individual the
liberty to operate as a
freelance professional.
Freelance PermitBranch office of a Foreign
Company
With no minimum share capital
prerequisites, it is 51% locally
owned.

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Multiple flexible and
strategically located offices are
available
Fully integrated and ready to
use space suiting everyone.
Offices and attached studios, which
are a great fit for production
companies.
Commercial Spaces Co-working Spaces Boutique Studios
Offerings

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Innovation platform for all
start-ups, design, and tech
companies.
Easy place to start a
freelancing career in
education, media or
technology.
A number of dynamic retail
options are available.
In5 GoFreelance Retail
Offerings

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Strategic and multi-purpose
light units are available.
They range from 11,000 to
50,000 sq. ft. and are equipped
with grid and catwalk
systems, water tanks, etc.
Strategic and multi-purpose
warehouses exist in DMC
Light Industrial Units
Sound Storages Warehouses
Offerings

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DMC Company Formation Process
1. Free Zone Limited Liability Company (FZ-LLC) formation at Dubai Media City
For Individual Shareholder
Step 1 : Submit the application and present the
following documents for approval:
1. Application form for the License
2. Business Plan
3. Valid passport copy(s) of:
• Shareholders of the proposed company
• Manager of the proposed company
• Director(s) of the proposed company
• Legal representative, if appointed

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For Individual Shareholder
Step 2 : Submit documents and make the payments
1. Submission of the documents
2. Selection of suitable commercial space
3. Payment of necessary fees
DMC Company Formation Process
1. Free Zone Limited Liability Company (FZ-LLC) formation at Dubai Media City

11. The
Documents
Include
1. Application for Registration
2. CV of Shareholder(s)
3. Bank Reference Letter for Shareholder(s)
4. Resolution for the Incorporation of the FZ-LLC
5. NOC for the Manager which has to be from the Current UAE Sponsor
6. RIC form for Shareholder(s), director(s) and manager
7. Deposit Receipt in Trust Account or Proof of Share Capital from Bank

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For Corporate Person as a shareholder
Steps 1, 2, and 3 of the company formation process of a corporate person as a shareholder
are the same as that of an individual; the only difference lies in the documents that are to be
submitted. The documents to be submitted to Dubai Media City include:
1. Application for Registration
2. Company Incorporation Certificate
3. Certificate of Continuity or Existence or Good Standing
4. Memorandum of Association and Article of Association of Parent Company
5. Resolution for Incorporation of FZ-LLC
6. NOC for Manager which has to be from current UAE sponsor
7. RIC form for Shareholder(s), Director(s) & Manager
8. Deposit Receipt in Trust Account or Proof of Share Capital from Bank
DMC Company Formation Process

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For Individual and
Corporate Person
as a shareholder
All the steps are the same as previous, but the
documents mentioned for both the individual and
corporate shareholders will be required here in this
case.

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All the steps are the same as Free Zone Limited Liability Company (FZ-LLC)
only the requirement of documents is as follows:
2. Branch of a Foreign Company Formation at DMC
Memorandum
of Association
and Articles of
Association of
the Parent
Company
Trade License
of the Parent
Company
issued by DED
Application for
Registration

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RIC form for
Manager
NOC from the
Current UAE
Sponsor
Resolution for the
establishment of
Branch
2. Branch of a Foreign Company Formation at DMC

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3. Branch of a UAE Company
Formation at Dubai Media City
Submission of an application
form for a license, UAE license
copy, and business plan: It is
important to note that only the
companies that have been
carrying their operation for a
period of at least two years will
qualify for setting up a branch.
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Submission of the
documents, selection of
commercial space, and then
payment of fees: The
documents required are the
same as stated for a branch
of the foreign company.
Signing and collection of
your lease and license:
The documents of lease
and license are signed
and collected.

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4. Freelance Permit at Dubai Media City
Freelance permit recognizes you as an individual practitioner, which allows you
to set up your business in your birth name and not as a brand name. The
business setup process of a freelancer is divided into the following three steps:
Submission of the application
form for the license, valid
passport copy of the applicant,
business plan, personal reference
letters (a minimum of 3), and
portfolio or sample of work of the
applicant.
Submission of the documents,
selection of suitable commercial
space and payment of the
necessary fees. The documents
include-
• Application for Registration
• CV of Freelancer
• Bank Reference Letter for
Freelancer
• RIC form of Freelancer
Signing the occupant
agreement and collection of
the Freelance Permit.
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Are accommodation facilities available in Dubai Media City?
Yes, accommodation facilities are available and are in close
proximity to DMC.
What are the rules related to minimum capital requirements at
DMC?
There are certain minimum capital requirements for FZ-LLC, but
on the other hand, branch establishments have no minimum
capital requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum shareholder requirement for a Dubai
Media City company registration?
The minimum number of shareholders is one.

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DMC Business Setup
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