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Facility costs and type of license Facility Size Cost in AED per annum Commercial Offices 700 sq.ft onwards 200 per sq.ft Business Centre Varies 350 - 450 per sq.ft Registration Fee one time (FZ LLC) AED 3,500 Registration Fee one time (Branch) AED 3,500 Type of License Cost in AED per annum Broadcasting company 25,000 - 40,000 Publishing 20,000 Above the line (one activity) 20,000 Below the line (one activity) 15,000 Other Commercial 15,000 Freelancer Segment (one activity) 7,500 • These figures are indicative and subject to change. DUBAI STUDIO CITY (DSC) - Tecom Dubai Studio City (DCS) is a Free Zone dedicated to facilitate the creation and development of an environment and world-class infrastructure to foster the growth of the television, film and music industries in the region. DSC is also a part of the Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone. Designed to accelerate the growth of the broadcast, film, television and music production industries, Dubai Studio City (DSC) is an ultra-modern facility integrating every component of content production & broadcast under one roof. Spread across 22 million square feet, it will include production, post-production, broadcast, equipment rental, freelancers, commercial offices, business centre and satellite facilities among others. It will also have residential areas, hotels, an entertainment centre, film schools and training institutes. This unique combination of world-class infrastructure, qualified professionals and unique networking environment will make it the ideal location for creative people to unleash their imagination. DSC offers an industry cluster environment 30 PKF - Free Zones in the UAE - Free Zones in Dubai
with excellent networking opportunities. With all the elements of the film entertainment industry under one roof, support services such as marketing and ancillary services are also available, making Dubai Studio City an ideal destination for the audio-visual industry. Over the past few years, the audio-visual industry has witnessed a revolutionary change. With the rapid increase in the number of TV channels, the fastest-growing media industry today is TV Content Production and Distribution. Technically advanced animation films are gaining popularity, as digital portable devices reinvent the music industry. In such a pulsating scenario, it makes sound business sense to invest in a costcompetitive development like Dubai Studio City which has the potential to make history. Dubai Studio City aims at attracting investors from the production and broadcast industries. Companies providing support services like animation, dubbing, make-up, costume design, casting, talent agencies are also invited to be a part of Dubai Studio City. Film schools and universities offering accredited programs, as well as film workshops and short courses will be made available at Dubai Studio City. The institutes and education centres will help identify and groom future talent for the industry. Features • Industry Cluster Environment • Advanced and scalable Telecoms and Broadband • Networking Opportunities • Tap into the creative and innovative energy in the zone for new ideas • Excellent networking opportunities in the Media Hub • Commercial, residential, educational and recreational facilities • Type of company activities include TV and radio broadcasting, broadcast management, filmed entertainment, film production / post production, sound production, various production services, music & entertainment etc. Form of registration • As a branch of a foreign company - no minimum capital required. • As a branch of a UAE company - no minimum capital required. • As a Free Zone Limited Liability Company (FZ-LLC) - minimum share capital AED 50,000 – AED 2,500,000 depending on the type of license. PKF - Free Zones in the UAE - Free Zones in Dubai 31
Page 1 and 2: Accountants & business advisers Fre
Page 3 and 4: Free Zones in the United Arab Emira
Page 5 and 6: Contents Preface 1 PKF in the UAE 3
Page 7 and 8: Preface The globalisation of trade
Page 9 and 10: PKF in the UAE PKF UAE is a member
Page 11 and 12: JEBEL ALI FREE ZONE Lease Office Bu
Page 13 and 14: Introduction The United Arab Emirat
Page 15 and 16: Economy The UAE economy has been tr
Page 17 and 18: GDP (AED in billions) (Estd) 2005 2
Page 19 and 20: Jebel Ali Offshore The announcement
Page 21 and 22: Ras Al Khaimah Offshore Similar to
Page 23 and 24: Free Zones in the UAE The Free Trad
Page 25 and 26: Given hereunder are the various Fre
Page 27 and 28: FREE ZONES IN DUBAI PKF - Free Zone
Page 29 and 30: Types of Licenses Cost in AED per a
Page 31 and 32: • Worker accommodation ( as per a
Page 33 and 34: Facility costs and type of license
Page 35: The DMC is fully supported by the G
Page 39 and 40: e considerably reduced, as they can
Page 41 and 42: Facility costs and type of licenses
Page 43 and 44: Form of registration As a branch of
Page 45 and 46: ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT PARK (Enpark
Page 47 and 48: The park will be built in several p
Page 53 and 54: Type of License Cost in AED per ann
Page 55 and 56: • Online customer service (e-Serv
Page 59 and 60: Office Min 50 sq.mts 2,300 per sq.m
Page 61 and 62: • Dealing with an individual clie
Page 63 and 64: community and relocating to new fac
Page 65 and 66: or custom designed facilities for d
Page 67 and 68: • Tap into the creative and innov
Page 69 and 70: FREE ZONES IN SHARJAH AND THE NORTH
Page 71 and 72: Land Min. 2500 sq.mts 50 - 100 per
Page 73 and 74: Features • Economical wage struct
Page 75 and 76: Flexi Desk Varies 15,000 Virtual Of
Page 77 and 78: Forms of registration • Branch (p
Page 79 and 80: The Al Hamra Development, located a
Page 81 and 82: including teleport facilities for u
Page 83 and 84: FREE ZONES IN ABU DHABI PKF - Free
Page 85 and 86: The creation of ADAFZ is driven by
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comprehensive range of media discip
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About PKF PKF International PKF Int
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PKF International AFRICA Angola, Ca
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PKF UAE Publications As part of the
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ANNEXURE A Useful Contact Numbers P
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ANNEXURE B List of UAE Tax Treaties
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• The Government of The People’
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Notes PKF - Free Zones in the UAE -
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