Dubai Media City Free Zone

AGN MAK International Consulting can facilitate in setting up business at Dubai Media City Free Zone. The media city strategically located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates at the crossroads of the Middle East, Africa and South Asia, Dubai Media City (DMC) will be the region's media hub.

DMC is the place where every kind of media business - Broadcasting, Publishing, Advertising, Public Relations, Research, Music, and Post Production will thrive and have the Freedom to Create.

The key benefits to Broadcasters at DMC include:

	State-of-the-art teleport/uplink/play-out.
	State-of-the-art teleport/uplink/play-out.
	Broadband and telecommunication access.
	Production and postproduction facilities and studios.
	Growth opportunities.

DMC's vision is to create and market a world-class enabling environment for the media industry with an emphasis on products and services. Our objective is to attract, retain and grow companies from specific segments of the media & entertainment industry. The following list will help companies identify whether their businesses fall within our targeted market segments.

Publishing:
News Papers, Magazines, Educational & Professional Books, Consumer Books & Magazines, Promotional Content, Online & Electronic Content, e-Books, Directories & Guides

Broadcasting: TV & Radio
Filmed Entertainment, Production and Post-Production: Film Production & Distribution, Media Content Management & Provider, Film Content Rights Management, Production, Post Production and Animation. Media & Marketing Services: Direct Marketing, Promotional Services, Advertising / Communication & Public Relations Agency, Media Placement, Buying & Selling, Media Representation.

Music:
Music Production & Recordings, Music Distribution, Music Publishing, Music Label & Rights Management, Music Promotion & Management

Media Support Service & Providers:
Broadcasting Hardware & Equipment, Satellite Services & Equipment Provider, GSM & Electronic Media Provider, Media Equipment Rentals, Digital Media

Facilities offered	Commercial Office spaces (min availability is 600 sq. ft)no space restriction	Loft offices	Boutique offices (exclusive offices in private villas) entire villa 5772 Sq. ft / ground floor 2533 Sq. ft	Executive offices in Media business centre) availability is in between 120 to 35. Sq. ft	Executive desk (Media business centre)
Rental per annum	US$ 32.75 (AED 120) per sq.	US$ 36.82 (AED 135) per Sq. ft	US$ 122,717 (AED 450,000) – US$ 149,986 (AED 550,000)	US$ 95 sq. ft (AED 350)	US$ 6,000 (AED 22,000)
Lease period	One year, annually renewable	One year, annually renewable	One year, annually renewable	One year, annually renewable	One year, annually renewable
Possible legal entities	Branch of a foreign company (Parent company should be in existence for min 2 years)	Branch of a UAE company including entities established in other UAE free zones	FZ LLC (Single shareholding) Value per share is US$ 273 (AED 1,000)	FZ LLC (Multiple shareholding ) Value per share is US$ 273 (AED 1,000)
Capital-cash physical	None	None	US$ 13,635 (AED 50,000)	* US$ 13,635 (AED 50,000)
No of shareholders	-	-	One	Minimum two
Formation fee	US$ 955 (AED 3,500)	US$ 955 (AED 3,500)	US$ 955 (AED 3,500)	US$ 955 (AED 3,500)
Types of license issued	Publishing license	Broadcasting license
License fee	US$ 5,454 (AED 20,000)	US$ 6,818 (AED 25,000)	US$ 4,091 (AED 15,000)
Business Segments	Broadcasting, production, advertising, public relations, recruitment, Music. Publishing, Business consultancy, News Agency, Post-production, Research etc.
Visas	Depends on the size of the office space leased. Executive office is eligible for maximum 3-4 years
formation period	30 days.
Others	Entity operating in Media Business centre Executive office requires to pay a jointing fee of US$ 1,364 (AED 5,000) and security deposit of US$ 2,728 (AED10,000). Freelance permit allows an individual to operate as a sole practitioner and enables him to conduct the activity in his birth name as opposed to brand name. A freelancer can use the ‘Hot Desk' facility of media business centre and total cost for the facility is US$ 6,545 (AED 24,000) which includes fee for freelance permit, visa, and a refundable deposit of US$ 1,364 (AED 5,000).
	* Capital amount shown above is only minimum indicative figure and can vary according to project outlay.