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Region's Dedicated Media Production Free Zone

Business Setup in Dubai Production City

Dubai Production City (DPC) is the region’s dedicated free zone for media production — printing, publishing and packaging. Part of the TECOM Group, DPC combines company licensing with the industrial facilities these businesses need, including units and warehouses suited to printing presses and packaging operations.

We manage your Dubai Production City setup end to end — company structure, license activities, facility selection, registration, visas and corporate bank account introduction — working directly with the free zone.
[ MANUFACTURING & MEDIA HUB ]
TECOM Group Infrastructure

Formerly the International Media Production Zone (IMPZ), DPC was rebranded in 2016. It sits within Dubai's media cluster and includes an on-site residential community to support workforces.

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About Dubai Production City

DPC focuses on the production and manufacturing side of media, including printing, publishing, packaging, and online media. It provides industrial units, warehouses, and offices, making it highly practical for businesses that require production space.

Why Choose Dubai Production City

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  • Built for media production — tailored to printing, publishing, packaging and online media.
  • 100% foreign ownership — full ownership with no local partner required.
  • Industrial facilities — units and warehouses suited to printing presses and packaging lines.
  • Freelancer-friendly — a dedicated freelancer permit for individual media professionals.
  • Media cluster connectivity — part of TECOM’s ecosystem alongside Media City and Studio City.
  • Tax efficiency — 0% corporate tax on qualifying income for a Qualifying Free Zone Person, and full repatriation.

License & Activity Groups

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DPC licenses focus on key media production and manufacturing activities:

Printing and press — commercial printing and press operations.
Publishing — print and digital publishing.
Packaging — packaging design, production and manufacturing.
Online and media services — web publishing, digital content and related services.
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Legal Entities & Ownership

Dubai Production City offers structures suited to both companies and individual media professionals.

Free Zone LLC (FZ-LLC / FZCO) For one or more shareholders, individual or corporate.
Branch Company A branch of an existing UAE or foreign company.
Freelancer Permit For individual media professionals operating under their own name.

Companies enjoy 100% foreign ownership, full profit repatriation, and a potential 0% corporate tax rate for qualifying income.

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Available Facilities

DPC provides versatile facilities for production and administration:

  • Industrial units: For printing presses, packaging lines and light production.
  • Warehouses: For storage, distribution and production support.
  • Offices/Co-working: From In5 desks to fitted offices.
  • On-site community: Residential community supporting workforces close to operations.
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Visa Frameworks

Visa quotas depend on your facility and package type.

Investor & Partner Visas
Freelancer Visa Schemes
Employment Visas
Family & Golden Visas
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Dubai Production City Setup Process

We manage each stage with the free zone authority on your behalf.

01. Consultation
Confirm activities, structure and license or permit requirements.
02. Name Reservation
Secure your company name and preliminary approval.
03. Facility Selection
Match to industrial unit, warehouse, office or freelancer permit.
04. Documentation
Prepare and submit application and incorporation docs.
05. License Issuance
Receive your trade license or freelancer permit.
06. Immigration
Process establishment card, visas, Emirates ID and medicals.
07. CORPORATE BANK ACCOUNT INTRODUCTION — We introduce you to our banking partners and assist with the application.
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Documents Required for Setup

A tailored checklist is provided following your consultation.

Individual / Freelancer Corporate Shareholder Branch Company
  • Passport copy.
  • UAE visa/Emirates ID.
  • Recent photograph.
  • Proof of address.
  • CV and portfolio.
  • Certificate of incorporation.
  • Memorandum of Association.
  • Board resolution.
  • Register of directors/shareholders.
  • Attested/legalised documents.
  • Parent company license/docs.
  • Board resolution to open branch.
  • Power of attorney for manager.
  • Audited financial statements.
  • Attested/legalised corporate documents.
[TIMELINES]
Licensing & Visas
A company/freelancer permit is typically issued within 5 to 7 business days, though fitting out industrial units takes longer. Visas/Emirates ID processing adds 2 to 3 weeks.
[COSTS]
Personalized Packages
Total costs depend on facility needs, license, visa quota and specialised approvals. Contact us for a personalized, all-inclusive quote.

Frequently Asked Questions

The region’s free zone for media production — printing, publishing, and packaging.

Media City serves media businesses; Studio City focuses on film/broadcast; DPC focuses on printing, publishing, and packaging manufacturing.

Yes, it offers a dedicated freelancer permit for individual media, publishing, and production professionals.

Industrial units, warehouses, offices, co-working, and an on-site residential community.

Compare options on our Company Formation in UAE hub, or explore other free zones like Dubai Media City, Dubai Studio City, Dubai Design District, and Dubai Internet City.

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