Media Makers Zone is a media free zone located in the heart of one of the world’s fastest growing media markets with attractive economic benefits for businesses such as licensing services, easy business set-up, 100% company ownership in a stable environment. It is a place where some of the biggest names in the industry call it home and the perfect location for your business, big or small, to grow and thrive.
Media Zone Authority
The Media Zone Authority was established as a free media zone in Abu Dhabi, pursuant to Law No. (12) of 2007 regarding the establishment of the Media Zone Authority, in order to consolidate Abu Dhabi’s position in the field of Arab media content production.
The Media Zone Authority is the body responsible for developing and implementing regulations, policies and organisational plans for the management and operation of the free zone.
The free zone offers attractive financial incentives for companies, and allows full foreign ownership within an efficient and clear regulatory framework.
Prominent names in the media world have opened branches within the free media zone, such as the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), CNN, Thomson Reuters Foundation, the Financial Times, and others.
Establishing a company in the free media zone
The Regulatory Affairs Department of the Media Zone Authority supervises the establishment, registration and licensing of companies operating in the free zone.
There are three ways to establish a company in the free zone, where the investor can establish a free zone limited liability company, establish a branch of an existing company, or be licensed as a freelancer.
How can you establish a company in the free zone?
Establishing companies in Dubai’s free zones is much easier than establishing a company inside Dubai, as it can be 100% owned by any nationality and does not require a partner or sponsor from the UAE citizens, as the company is registered as a free zone establishment or a company belonging to the free zone or a branch or representative office in the Dubai free zone. In this case, the main company can be outside the Emirates and it is not required to be inside the Emirates. Companies located inside the free zone are regulated by the authority responsible for the free zone, which issues any licenses for the company. This is done based on the location of the free zone and the activity it carries out. The type of license issued by the responsible authority varies according to the commercial activity. A company can be established in the free zone by following some steps, including:
- Choosing a company location
- Agree on the trade name, as it is the name that distinguishes one company from another.
- Obtaining the company’s business license.
- Obtaining initial approval to start work.
- Commercial license registration.
- Complete the requirements for the commercial license and obtain it.
Establishing a company in the free zone
The UAE is distinguished by having more than 40 free zones in addition to some areas that are being established. Therefore, establishing a company in the free zone is one of the difficult things facing the investor, as it is difficult to choose between many areas. Therefore, Kaber Company, through its extensive experience in business management, helps many investors in choosing the appropriate free zone for their commercial activity. It also helps in establishing and founding the company in the free zone in the shortest time and at the lowest costs.
