The 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 home and the perfect location for your business, large or small, to grow and thrive.
Region Media Authority
The Media Zone Authority established 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 creating Arabic media content. The Media Zone Authority is the body responsible for setting and implementing regulations, policies and organizational plans for the management and work of the free zone.
The free zone provides attractive financial incentives for companies and allows full foreign ownership within an effective and clear regulatory framework. Prominent names in the world of media have opened branches within the Free Media Zone, such as the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), CNN, the Thomson Reuters Foundation, the Financial Times newspaper, and others.
Establishing a company in the media free 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. The investor can establish a free zone company with limited liability, establish a branch of one of the existing companies, or be licensed as an independent employee.
How can you establish a company in the free zone?
Establishing companies in the free zones in Dubai is much easier than establishing a company inside Dubai, as it can be 100% owned by any nationality, and the presence of a partner or sponsor who is a citizen of the UAE is not required, as the company is registered as a free zone establishment or it is a company belonging to The free zone or a branch or representative office in the free zone in Dubai. In this case, it is possible for the main company to be outside the Emirates, and it is not required to be inside the Emirates. The companies located within the free zone are regulated through the authority responsible for the free zone, which is the one that issues any licenses to the company. This depends 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:
- Choose the company’s location
- Agreeing 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 a commercial license and obtain it.
Establishing a company in the free zone
The UAE is distinguished by the fact that it has more than 40 free zones in addition to some areas that are being established. Therefore, establishing a company in a free zone is one of the difficult matters facing the investor, as it is difficult to choose between many areas. Therefore, Kaber Company, through its great experience in business management, undertakes By helping many investors choose the appropriate free zone for their commercial activity, it also helps in establishing and establishing a company in the free zone in the shortest time and at the lowest costs.
