DUBAI PRODUCTION CITY (DPC)

Dubai Production City is a leading business hub enabling the global and local publishing, printing and packaging industries to excel.

Home to qualified business professionals from around the globe, Dubai Production City is a holistic community offering business, retail and residential lifestyle.

DPC was launched in 2003 as the first dedicated community aiming to advance the development of the production industry in the region.

DPC benefits from free zone privileges and regulations that facilitate the ease of business and operations, a unique and vibrant community supporting and fostering the growth of media production

FACILITIES

MAKATEB (Commercial Offices) are four landmark buildings located in Dubai Production City, overlooking Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road. This development offer the highest efficiency for commercial and retail occupancy, allowing for customized fit outs. Key benefits include exceptional building facilities management services, advanced security systems, and sufficient outdoor and underground parking.

Publishing Pavilion (Retail Space) is an 8-storey building with striking glass façade exterior and spacious interior that allows for customized fit-outs suited to all business types from retail outlets to professional corporate offices.  Key benefits include exceptional building facilities management services, advanced security systems, and sufficient outdoor and underground parking.

PREBUILT UNITS Dubai Production City offers warehouses and showroom areas that are prebuilt and fitted with utility services such as electric, water and building facilities management. Prebuilt unit are available in a variety of sizes and adhere to the highest standards, providing the community with a suitable facility for companies to conduct their business. 

LAND Dubai Production City offers plots of land for both sale and lease.  While DPC specifically caters to the printing and production industry, as a community it requires additional facilities and service that are aimed at enhancing the quality of lifestyle within the community, including hotels, hospitals, schools and residential facilities.

LICENSE TYPE

Advertising and Communication

Media & Marketing Services

Event Management

Media Consultancy

COMPANY OWNERSHIP TYPE

Free Zone Limited Liability Company (FZ-LLC) 

This is a company formed as an independent legal entity with its own shareholders. The minimum capital requirement for incorporation depends on the business activity.

1.     FZ-LLC with corporate person as shareholder

2.     FZ-LLC with natural and corporate person as shareholder

3.     FZ-LLC with natural person as shareholder

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

• -Application form for the License
• -Application form for registration
• -Business Plan
• -Copy of the Certificate of Incorporation
• -Valid passport and visa (if applicable) copies of Manager of the   proposed company Director(s) of the proposed company Legal representative, if appointed

Branch of a Foreign/UAE Company 

A branch is considered a legally dependent part of its parent company, even if its place of business is not in the main company’s headquarters. (No minimum capital required)

1.     BRANCH OF A FOREIGN COMPANY

2.     BRANCH OF A UAE COMPANY OR UAE ESTABLISHMENT

Freelance Permit

The Freelance permit offers the ability to operate as a freelance professional

The permit identifies you as a sole practitioner

It enables you to conduct your business in your birth name as opposed to a brand name

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

•  -Application form for the License
• -Business Plan
• -Copy of the Certificate of Incorporation
• -Valid passport copies of: Manager of the proposed company and the legal representative, if appointed

TIME SCALE

10 Working days

COST FOR INCORPORATION

Starting from:

AED 16,000

Starting from:

AED (excluding the visa package).

SERVICE FEES

Starting from:

AED 3,000.00