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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.
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Dubai Media City Business Setup Benefits
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Personal Income Tax
100% Capital Repatriation
Special licensing and freelance permissions
Prime location
Dubai Media City Business Setup Benefits
100% repatriation of profits
100% foreign ownership
Business structures at Dubai Media City Free Zone Limited Liability Company It is a wholly-owned company or an independent legal entity where at least one director is required. Branch office of a Foreign Company With no minimum share capital prerequisites, it is 51% locally owned.
Branch office of a UAE Company
It is not a separate legal entity and conducts operations of the parent company’s business. Freelance Permit This gives an individual the liberty to operate as a freelance professional.
Offerings
Commercial Spaces
Co-working Spaces
Multiple flexible and strategically located offices are available
Fully integrated and ready to use space suiting everyone.
Boutique Studios Offices and attached studios, which are a great fit for production companies.
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Offerings
In5 Innovation platform for all start-ups, design, and tech companies.
GoFreelance Easy place freelancing education, technology.
to start a career in media or
Retail
A number of dynamic retail options are available.
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Offerings
Light Industrial Units Strategic and multi-purpose light units are available.
Sound Storages
They range from 11,000 to 50,000 sq. ft. and are equipped with grid and catwalk systems, water tanks, etc.
Warehouses
Strategic and multi-purpose warehouses exist in DMC
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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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DMC Company Formation Process 1. Free Zone Limited Liability Company (FZ-LLC) formation at Dubai Media City For Individual Shareholder Step 2 : Submit documents and make the payments 1. 2. 3.
Submission of the documents Selection of suitable commercial space Payment of necessary fees
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1. Application for Registration
The Documents Include
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
DMC Company Formation Process 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. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Application for Registration Company Incorporation Certificate Certificate of Continuity or Existence or Good Standing Memorandum of Association and Article of Association of Parent Company Resolution for Incorporation of FZ-LLC NOC for Manager which has to be from current UAE sponsor RIC form for Shareholder(s), Director(s) & Manager Deposit Receipt in Trust Account or Proof of Share Capital from Bank
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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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2. Branch of a Foreign Company Formation at DMC All the steps are the same as Free Zone Limited Liability Company (FZ-LLC) only the requirement of documents is as follows:
Application for Registration
Trade License of the Parent Company issued by DED
Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association of the Parent Company
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2. Branch of a Foreign Company Formation at DMC
Resolution for the establishment of Branch
NOC from the Current UAE Sponsor
RIC form for Manager
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3. Branch of a UAE Company Formation at Dubai Media City Step 01 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.
Step 02 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.
Step 03 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 documents, selection of suitable commercial space and payment of the necessary fees. The documents include• • •
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Application for Registration CV of Freelancer Bank Reference Letter for Freelancer RIC form of Freelancer
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.
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Signing the occupant agreement and collection of the Freelance Permit.
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Frequently Asked Questions 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. What is the minimum shareholder requirement for a Dubai Media City company registration? The minimum number of shareholders is one.
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