Media & Entertainment Free Zone

Business Setup in twofour54

twofour54 is Abu Dhabi’s dedicated media and entertainment free zone, serving as the capital’s home for film, television, gaming, and content creation. Located at the Yas Creative Hub, it provides a comprehensive ecosystem for creative businesses.

We manage your twofour54 setup end to end — covering company structure, license activities, facility selection, registration, visas, and corporate bank account introduction — working directly with the free zone.

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Incentive Driven

Benefit from world-class production facilities and Abu Dhabi’s film and TV production rebate programmes.

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About twofour54

Named after the emirate’s geographic coordinates, twofour54 brings together broadcasters, production houses, agencies, and individual creators. The campus features production studios, sound stages, and post-production facilities designed to support the full spectrum of media activities.

Why Choose twofour54

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Media Hub — The capital’s dedicated zone for media and entertainment.
100% Foreign Ownership — Full ownership with no local partner required.
Production Incentives — Access to film and TV production rebate programmes.
Freelancer-friendly — Offers a specific permit for individual media professionals.
Tax Efficiency — 0% corporate tax on qualifying income for Qualifying Free Zone Persons.

Target Audience & Activities

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The zone caters to a wide range of creative professionals and entities:

Entities — Production houses, TV/radio broadcasters, and marketing agencies.

Digital Media — Gaming, animation, and online content creators.

Freelancers — Individual directors, producers, and creative talent.

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Structures & Facilities

twofour54 offers flexible structures to accommodate both established companies and independent talent.

Company Types FZ-LLC, FZCO, and Branch structures available.

Facilities Studios, sound stages, post-production suites, and offices.

Permits Freelancer permits for independent media professionals.

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Setup Process

Consultation: Select activity and structure.
Approvals: Name reservation and initial approval.
Licensing: Submission of documents and license issuance.
Finalization: Establishment card, visas, and banking.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, twofour54 offers a freelancer permit for directors, producers, creatives, and media professionals.

A company or freelancer permit is typically issued within 5 to 7 business days, with an additional 2 to 3 weeks for visa processing.