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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.

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

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.

Legal Entities & Ownership

Dubai Production City offers structures suited to both companies and individual media professionals. Companies enjoy 100% foreign ownership, full profit repatriation, and a potential 0% corporate tax rate for qualifying income.

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.

License & Activity Groups

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.

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.

Visa Allocation Framework

Visa quotas depend on your facility and package type.

  • 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.

Dubai Production City Setup Process

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

  • 1
    Consultation

    Confirm activities, structure and license or permit requirements.

  • 2
    Name reservation

    Secure your company name and preliminary approval.

  • 3
    Facility selection

    Match to industrial unit, warehouse, office or freelancer permit.

  • 4
    Documentation

    Prepare and submit application and incorporation docs.

  • 5
    License issuance

    Receive your trade license or freelancer permit.

  • 6
    Immigration & banking

    Process establishment card, visas, Emirates ID, medicals and introduce you to our banking partners for account opening.

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Documents Required for Setup

A tailored checklist is provided following your consultation.

  • 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.
Estimated Timeline

5 to 7 Business Days

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.

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.

Dubai Production City offers Free Zone LLC or FZCO formations for one or more shareholders, Branch formations for an existing UAE or foreign company, and a Freelancer Permit for individual media professionals operating under their own name. All structures carry 100% foreign ownership and full profit repatriation.

DPC licenses cover Printing and Press for commercial printing and press operations, Publishing for print and digital publishing, Packaging for design, production and manufacturing of packaging materials, and Online and Media Services covering web publishing, digital content and related media activities.

Yes. Dubai Production City companies carry 100% foreign ownership with no local partner required, along with full repatriation of capital and profits. A company that qualifies as a Qualifying Free Zone Person can also benefit from a 0% corporate tax rate on its qualifying income.

A DPC company or freelancer permit is typically issued within 5 to 7 business days once documents are in order, though fitting out an industrial unit can extend the timeline. Visa and Emirates ID processing usually adds a further 2 to 3 weeks.

A DPC company or freelancer can access an Investor or Partner visa, dedicated Freelancer visa schemes for individual media professionals, Employment visas for staff, and Family Sponsorship or Golden Visa options for qualifying investors seeking long-term residence.

Individual shareholders and freelancers need a passport copy, UAE visa or Emirates ID, a recent photograph, proof of address, and a CV with portfolio. Corporate shareholders need their certificate of incorporation, Memorandum of Association, a board resolution and attested corporate documents, while branches also need a power of attorney for the branch manager.

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