twofour54 Setup, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Abu Dhabi's dedicated media, gaming and content-creation free zone, published starting costs from AED 22,900. Here's how it works.
Free, no-obligation consultation on activity, licence and cost.
twofour54 is Abu Dhabi's dedicated media, gaming, production and content-creation free zone, based at Yas Creative Hub and regulated by the Creative Media Authority (CMA). You can register a Free Zone LLC (FZ-LLC), a branch office, or a Sole Proprietor (Freelancer) permit. Published competitor pricing cites a starting cost of around AED 22,900. Companies get 100% foreign ownership, 0% personal income tax, and full repatriation of profits and capital.
Why It Matters
twofour54 is Abu Dhabi's dedicated media, gaming, production and content-creation free zone, regulated by the Creative Media Authority, with published starting costs from around AED 22,900. It's a strong fit for media and entertainment businesses, but confirm your specific activity is on twofour54's permitted list before assuming it fits, since the zone is not built for general trading or industrial activities.
The Case For twofour54
Media, gaming and content-creation infrastructure and CMA licensing built specifically for the sector.
Multiple office and workspace formats designed for creative and production teams.
No local UAE sponsor or partner required for twofour54 companies.
Keep more of what your business earns, with no personal income tax in the UAE.
100% repatriation of capital and profits, with no currency restrictions.
Before You Apply
Confirm your activity is on twofour54's permitted media, gaming or content list.
FZ-LLC, branch office or freelancer permit, each carries different shareholder implications.
A passport copy is the core requirement for most structures.
Confirm any Creative Media Authority approval steps for your specific activity.
Getting Started
Confirm your activity fits twofour54's media, gaming or content focus.
Decide between an FZ-LLC, a branch office, or a freelancer permit.
Submit your preferred company name for approval.
File your licence application along with passport copies and shareholder documents.
Select an office or studio workspace format suited to your production needs.
Settle registration and licensing fees.
Collect your trade licence and open your corporate bank account.
Apply for investor and employee visas against your approved package.
Budgeting
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Starting cost (from) | AED 22,900* |
| Higher visa/office tier | AED 35,000-60,000* |
| Per-person visa cost | AED 3,000-5,500* |
| Regulator | Creative Media Authority (CMA) |
| Nationality requirement | Open to any nationality |
*Indicative only, and the AED 35,000-60,000 higher-tier range is a general estimate, not sheet-sourced. Confirm current twofour54 pricing directly before budgeting a total.
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