Business Set Up In Dubai

Monday, 25 June 2012

Dubai Company Formation in Dubai Knowledge village-Tecom

Knowledge Village was formed under Law No. 1 of 2000 of the Emirate of Dubai. DKV is

set up to position the Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone as a center of excellence

for learning and innovation. This new education and training hub is also set up to

complement the Free Zone’s other two clusters: Dubai Internet City as IT hub and Dubai

Media City as Media hub.

DKV is a vibrant, connected learning community that will develop the region’s talent

pool and accelerate its move to the knowledge economy. Knowledge Village will provide

the infrastructure for developing, sharing and applying knowledge. In addition, KV will

facilitate, promote, and become the flagship for e-Learning throughout the region.

Features

• Government support services.

• Conference centers.

• Dormitory.

• Multimedia library and other common facilities.

• The facilities could be leased for 50 years.

• Type of company activities include IT and Media Corporate Schools, Executive

Education Centre, HR Development Centre, Professional Training Centers, Vocational

Training Centers, Assessment Centre, Testing Centre, Linguistic Institute, Innovation

Centre, Academic Service Provider, School, e-Learning Provider, 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 varies

from AED 50,000 – AED 2,500,000 depending on the type of license

Facility costs and type of licenses

Facility	Size	Cost in AED per annum
Open offices (furnished)	No space restrictions	15,000 per desk (up to 6 months)
Closed office /Exec temp Offices	Varies	32,000 - 35,000 (up to 6 months)
Commercial office (unfurnished)	No space limit	200 sq.ft
Retail Offices	Various sizes	200 per sq.ft onwards

· 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

University segment 50,000 - 100,000

School segment 300,000

Boarding School 100,000

General segment 15,000

Freelancer 7,500

These figures are indicative and subject to change.

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Dubai Company Formation in Dubai Media City

Dubai Company Formation in Dubai Media City

The International Media Production Zone (IMPZ), the first dedicated trade zone created

in the region for media-related production activities. The new initiative is a part of

Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed’s vision

to develop Dubai into a media hub, provides a highly pro-business environment and a

complete technology and community infrastructure to support and foster the growth of

media production.

Dubai’s International Media Production Zone (IMPZ) is a unique cluster environment

for media production companies from across the industry value chain and from across

the world, to interact and collaborate effectively. IMPZ caters engaging in Graphic Art,

Publishing and Packaging, thus providing a pro-business environment, sophisticated

technology and community infrastructure to support and foster the growth of media

production.

Companies joining IMPZ can avail of 100 per cent ownership. Exempt from almost

all corporate taxes and personal taxes including those for machinery, equipment, raw

materials and spares utilized by the industry. Co-existing at a single location will enable

print companies to coordinate production activities efficiently with feeder companies like

machinery and equipment providers and suppliers of raw materials and spares. For small

and medium-sized businesses, the time and costs involved in sourcing requirements will be considerably reduced, as they can avail of several shared services.Superior infrastructure for various activities, available as leasehold land and distinct units for printing, production and warehousing. Printing companies also have the option of taking multiple units or having a combination of both land and production units.IMPZ will deploy and promote eco-friendly industrial environments, where tested concepts and practices will be adopted to recycle waste and enable companies to utilize each others’ by-products instead of disposing them as waste. Renewable energy sources will be included in the site’s infrastructure to guarantee reliable and clean power.

The following clusters are allowed in IMPZ like Printing and Manufacturing Machinery,

Printing Press, Packaging, Publishing, New Media like Digital and Interactive Game

Development , Media Services and Storage.

Features

• State-of-the-art communications.

• High-quality thermally-insulated production units.

• Complete facility for production operations.

• The land could be leased for 30 years.

• Type of company activities would include pre-press, printing, post-press, distribution

services, logistics services, support service providers, 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) - share capital is dependent on

the business activity and varies from AED 200,000 to AED 500,000.

Facility costs and type of licenses

Registration Fee AED 3,500 (one time fee)

General Segments 15,000

Publishing 20,000

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 with excellent networking opportunities. With all the elements of the film entertainmentindustry 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 cost competitive 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.

Facility costs and type of license

Registration Fee one time (FZ-LLC) AED 3,500

Registration Fee one time (branch) AED 3,500

Type of License

TV & Radio station (terrestrial /satellite) 25,000

TV & Radio network (terrestrial /satellite) 40,000

Broadcast Management 15,000

• These figures are indicative and subject to change.

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Company Formation in Dubai Tecom Free Zone

The Dubai Media City (DMC) is a part of the Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone. It

was formed under Law No. 1 of 2000 of the Emirates of Dubai. The Dubai Media City is

rapidly emerging as a global media hub. The City provides an advanced infrastructure

and supportive environment for media-related businesses to operate globally out of Dubai.

The DMC is fully supported by the Government of Dubai and has established Free Zone

specific corporate laws that empower the companies in the community and help them

grow. The facility offers an environment that allows companies and individuals to operate

with collective synergy and freedom. The Dubai Media City emphasizes “The Freedom

to Create”. The DMC brings to the media community an advanced infrastructure based upon a

global interconnected network, linked by satellites, computers, internet, television,

radio, journalism, cinema and film production. The City is already home to many

international companies including global giants such as CNN, Reuters, Sony Broadcast

& Professional, McGraw Hill Publishing, Bertelsmann, and MBC, along with regional

companies and new start-ups.

Features:-

• The most advanced scalable IT network.

• Satellite Uplink / Downlink facilities.

• Post production studios and facilities.

• Shared Business Centers.

• Customer Care Center (provides all technical and support service).

• Special facilities for professional freelancers.

• 50 year lease contract for land and building.

• Type of company activities include broadcast services, music, video/audio

publishing, production and post-production, advertising agencies, studios, 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 is

AED 50,000 and the maximum depends on the authorities after review of the business plan.

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
1.Registration Fee one time (FZ LLC) AED 3,500 2.Registration Fee one time (Branch) AED 3,500

License Type Cost in AED 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.

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Dubai Company Formation In Technopark Free Zone

TechnoPark (TP) is a fully owned subsidiary of Economic Zones World; which is a

part of the government owned organisation that developed the Jebel Ali Free Zone and

internationally renowned DP World. It was established according to Law No. 1 of 2003

issued by H.H. the Ruler’s Court and designed to be the leading local economic zone

in the Middle Eastern Region. TP aims at developing a knowledge-based technologycentric

sustainable business hub, which will not only support the country’s research

and development needs in its core sectors but will also support the nation’s long term

economic development and growth. TP is about 3 miles from the Jebel Ali Airport and

offers high tech industries, with special attention to Desalination, Oil and Gas, a chance

to establish themselves in a state-of-the-art facility. TP is focused on Research, Development and Studies in the field of the country’s core economic sectors viz Energy including Oil and Gas, Desalination and Water Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management and hi- technology driven knowledge based industrial development. The Park’s R & D initiatives focus on nurturing business ideas or new technologies in respective areas and are also directed at improving the existing technologies in the country’s core economic sectors to enhance their production efficiencies. TechnoPark is the official UAE and Middle Eastern representative of the IASP (International Association of Science Parks) and a member of the IDA (International Desalination Association). TechnoPark joins inventors with investors and encourages new ideas to be developed to further increase the awareness and commitment of the

UAE in areas such as Oil, Solar Energy and Water reuse.TP actually followed the local rules and regulations of the Emirate of Dubai and is consequently involved with and related to various concerned authorities and departments through a one stop shop (OSS) concept. However, TP also allows branches of Free Zone Establishment (FZE) or Free Zone Companies (FZCO) to be established in the park, thus the branch of the FZE or FZCO can enjoy the benefits of being a 100% foreign owned company.

Features

• 100% foreign ownership.

• The freedom to repatriate both capital and profits.

• Abundant inexpensive energy supply.

• Efficient transport and distribution facilities.

• One Stop Services.

• TP is different from other Free Zones as it provides the best of both worlds ie TP is a

local economic zone with additional privileges similar to those of the Free Zones.

Forms of registration

• Limited Liability Company (commercial/ industrial)

• Branch of a Free Zone Establishment (FZE)

• Branch of a Free Zone Company (FZCO)

• Branch of a local and Foreign Company

Facility costs and type of license

Facility	Size	Cost in AED per annum
Office	Varies	Varies
Land	Min. 10,000 sq.mts	25 - 80 per sq.mt
DWC LLC Registration Fee one time AED 10,000

Type of License Cost in AED per Annum

Trading 5,500

Service 5,500

Industrial 5,500

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

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Dubai Company Formation in Free Zone (CARS AND AUTOMOTIVE ZONE- DUCAMZ

CARS AND AUTOMOTIVE ZONE was established with the objective of re-exporting used cars to

the Asian and African Region where the demand exists and continues to grow. This zone is situated

within the Dubai city and comprises of one million square meters of bonded area.

The location has easy access to all airports and seaports in the region. From here the

automobiles are reloaded onto feeder vessels, or on to trucks which travel throughout

the region on a modern network of highways, linking the neighbouring countries to the

Middle East and beyond.

This area is used for the purpose of the re-export of cars. The vehicles are categorized

into two groups, left-hand drive vehicles which are exported into the local markets and

are subject to local regulations and right hand drive vehicles which are mainly exported

to India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Yemen and other African Countries.

Features

• Government support services.

• Competitive freight charges.

• Ease of administration problems.

• No restrictions on import of automobiles.

• No import duties.

• Hassle free clearance from Police (traffic department), Customs, Port and Banks.

• Excellent support systems.

• The facilities could be leased for 50 years.

• Type of company activities would include trading in cars only.

Form of registration

• As a branch of a UAE company - no minimum capital required.

• As a Free Zone Company (FZCO) - minimum share capital is AED 100,000.

• As a Free Zone Establishment (FZE) - minimum share capital is AED 100,000.

Facility costs and type of license

• These figures are indicative and subject to change

GDP is a center for gold and diamond manufacturers, traders and retailers. The center receives special requests from customers for custom made jewellery and other mementos. GDP is owned by EMAAR and through a long term agreement with Jebel Ali Free Zone provided with Free Zone facilities. The park has full Free Zone facilities including 100% foreign ownership. GDP is a competitive place to shop and an enviable location for retailers and manufacturers.

Features

• Government support services.

• Retail shopping facility for visitors.

• 24 hrs security services.

• Chiller systems free of cost.

• Worker accommodation (as per availability)

• The facilities could be leased for 15 years.

• Central gas distribution system

• Type of company activities include gold and diamond trading, designing,

manufacturing and crafting of gold and diamond jewellery, 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 Company (FZCO) - minimum share capital AED 100,000.

Costs and type of license

Type of license Cost in AED per annum

· Manufacturing AED 5,500

· Trading AED 5,500

These figures are indicative and subject to change.

Winston Wambua

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Company Formation in Dubai Free Zone Jabel Ali Free Zone

The Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZ) was established by decree No. 1 of 1985 and is located

in the Emirate of Dubai. It is around the world’s largest man-made port. Jebel Ali was

initially seen as the ideal base for multinationals to warehouse and distribute their

products in the Gulf. Over the years, the range of industries has grown from distribution

to include the whole spectrum of manufacturing, trading and services and the market

has grown to cover regions well beyond just the Middle East. The Free Zone is home to

approximately over 6000 companies.

Features

• Excellent support service from Dubai Ports Authority’s two modern terminals.

• On-site chamber of commerce, international banks, insurance companies,

consultancies, etc.

• Mortgaging of company-owned facilities (excluding leased land).

• Lease period up to 50 years.

• Types of activities include manufacturing, processing, assembling, packaging, import/

export, distribution, storage, services, 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 Company (FZCO) - minimum share capital is AED 500,000.

• As a Free Zone Establishment (FZE) - minimum share capital is AED 1,000,000.

Types of Licenses Cost in AED Per Annual

· Industrial AED 5,500

· Trading AED 5,500 - AED12, 500

· Service AED 5,500

· National Industrial AED 5,500

· General Trading AED 30,000

These figures are indicative and subject to change

Winston Wambua

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