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Dubai Studio City Company Formation Packages
Dubai Studio City Free Zone Company Formation
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Dubai Studio City (DSC) Free Zone Company Formation
Introduction – Free Zone Focus
Dubai Studio City operates under the jurisdiction of Dubai Technology & Media Free Zone (DTMFZ) and is a member of TECOM Investments. It was created with the aim of establishing the United Arab Emirates as a first-class destination for the filming of global and local productions. Global giants, well known SME’s and successful start-up companies are now housed at DSC.
DSC’s mission is to provide excellent opportunities for the growth of the media industry by offering platforms for innovation and learning through various organised initiatives. It has succeeded in meeting the highly sophisticated and specific needs of media and entertainment companies.
DSC’s One-Stop shop provides services to filmmakers, producers and crews enabling the efficient and hassle-free filming in Dubai. Clients have access to all the companies within the media value chain as well as dedicated, talented and experienced personnel to provide support and ensure the success of films, broadcasts, television broadcasts or music productions.
DSC’s state-of-the-art infrastructure, including first-class sound stages and vibrant operating environment are ideal for the success of media companies.
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Competitive Advantages: Why Dubai Studio City?
- Zero income tax
- Zero corporate tax
- Zero restrictions on currency
- 100% business foreign ownership
- 100% repatriation of capital and profits
- Zero custom duties
- Zero trade barriers and quotas
- Low operations costs
- First class infrastructure
- First class support services
- Best amenities for media companies
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Dubai Studio City Free Zone Contact Details
Commercial Building 1
Ground Floor, Dubai, UAE
Tel: +9714 391 4664
Fax: +9714 390 9905
Email: info@dubaistudiocity.ae
Website: www.dubaistudiocity.ae
Working Hours:
Sunday – Thursday 8.00 am till 5.00 pm
Key People
Jamal Al Sharif
Managing Director, Dubai Studio City
Chairman, Dubai Film and TV Commission
Mohammad Abdullah
Managing Director, Media Cluster
Dubai Studio City Free Zone Company Registration Process
Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone Authority DTMFZ approves the setup and registration of DSC’s companies.
Six steps to set up a FZ-LLC where the corporate person or the entity is the shareholder:
Note: to set up a FZ-LLC where (1) the natural person/individual and corporate person/entity are shareholders or (2) an FZ-LLC where the natural person/individual is a shareholder or (3) to set up a Branch or (4) for Freelancers, please visit the DSC website for more information.
| Steps and Documents Required | Client Actions |
DSC / DTMFZ Actions |
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Step 1: Submit the application for approval Documents Required: Company registration application License application Business plan Colour copy of passport for manager / director(s) / legal representative |
Contact a sales rep at DSC and submit application |
Evaluate client’s application Inform the client of any external regulatory body approvals required and issue provisional Approval Letter Timing: 5 working days |
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Step 2: Submit legal documents for registration of company Documents Required: Company registration application Shareholder(s) details Original Memorandum and Articles of Association Board Resolution Passport copy of manager NOC from residency visa sponsor Manager’s specimen signature Passport copy of director(s) Director(s)’s specimen signature Proof of Share Capital Registration fee and license fee Memorandum of Association of FZ-LLC Agreement for personnel secondment Certificate of Authorization for GSO |
Submit the legal documents for company registration to DSC sales rep |
Issue Customer Confirmation Letter Timing: 2 working days |
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Step 3: Sign and return Customer Confirmation Letter and make payment |
Sign and return Customer Confirmation Letter and make payments (registration and license fee and first lease installment) to the DSC sales rep |
Review legal documents and prepare AOA and MOA and Bank Introduction Letter Timing: 3 working days |
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Step 4: Sign Articles & Memorandum of Association |
Go to Sales Department at DSC to sign AOA and MOA and collect bank introduction letter and resolution | |
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Step 5: Deposit of share capital |
Open a bank account in the name of the company, deposit share capital and take proof of capital letter to DSC |
Prepare License and Lease Timing: 3 working days |
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Step 6: Sign lease and personnel sponsorship agreement |
Visit TECOM Leasing Department to sign lease, personnel sponsorship agreement and collect license and AOA and MOA |
Dubai Studio City Free Zone Services
- One-Stop shop
- Registration of companies
One-Stop Shop
Dubai Studio City provides services to its clients through its One-Stop shop which offers all the services involved in the setting up and the managing of companies.
- Simple registering of companies
- Simple legal framework and company laws
- Fast access to knowledge workers with fast-track process for immigration
- 24/7 visa services
Registration of Companies
Free Zone LLC
- Separate legal entity
- Shareholders can be physical persons and/or companies
- Requirement of minimum one director per FZ-LLC
- Minimum capital requirement AED 50,000
Note: TV broadcasting, radio broadcasting (but not IP streaming) need minimum capital requirement of AED 2,500,000.
Branch
- Branch of an overseas or local company – not a separate legal entity from its parent company
- A branch has the same business activities as the parent company
- No minimum capital requirements
Freelancer
A Freelancer Permit is issued to an individual who conducts business activities under his/her name and not under a name of a company or brand.
Dubai Studio City Free Zone Products
Dubai Studio City provides the following products for its clients:
- Offices
- Boutique studios
- Plots of land
- Support spaces
- Sound stages
Offices
- Four low rise towers plus a 15 storey building
- Landscaped gardens with amphitheatre and fountains
- Office sizes from 500 sq ft to a whole building
- Basement car parking
- Full utilities (electricity, A/C, water)
- Building maintenance
Boutique Studios
- Single offices / studio facilities located in a site
- Shared open spaces
- Car parking
Plots of Land
- Provision of infrastructure available for building of own facilities
- Ready infrastructure for road, sewage, water, electricity and telecommunications
- Land is suitable for building offices, housing, schools, shops etc
Support Spaces
Dubai Studio City provides support spaces which are onsite studios and retail facilities.
Studio facilities are provided by the following media companies:
- BUT
- Dubai Media Incorporated
- Al Dafrah TV
- Jamal Records FZ LLC
Sound Stages
Dubai Media City’s modern sound stages provide the specific and complex operating needs of the media industry. Clients have access to a broad range of services and also companies within the media value chain such as production houses, studios, and many other providers of media services like makeup, stage design, casting and costume design.
Features of Sound Stages:
- Dedicated facilities and production offices for each sound stage next to the sound stages
- Easy access to workshops for all types of set preparation and construction
- Height of 12.5 – 15 metres
- Doors which allow easy moving of sets and large equipment
- High loading lighting capacity
- Easy access to the backlot which is located next to the film complex and is ideal for outdoor filming
- Soundless A/C and soundproof facilities
- Access to electricity back-up generator
- Water tanks of international industry standards for underwater shooting of all types
- Facilities for green screen
Information to download:
DSC Corporate Video
Dubai Studio City (DSC) Free Zone Map
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