AMCFZ
Ajman
- Price
- fromAED 5,149Estimated price
- Setup time
- ~2 days
- Visa quota
- Up to 6 visas
Best for: Freelancers, Content creators
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Media Licence in the UAE
Content, publishing, film and influencers. 11 free zones issue it, from AED 5,149.
What is a media licence?
A media licence covers content production, publishing, advertising, film, broadcasting and influencer activities.
Media free zones such as SHAMS, AMCFZ, twofour54, Creative City and TECOM are built for creators and agencies.
Who it's for
- Influencers
- Production houses
- Publishers
- Advertising agencies
Example activities
- Social Media Influencer
- Video & Film Production
- Digital Marketing Agency
- Publishing
- Photography
- Fashion Design
- Interior Design
How to get one
- Confirm your exact activities with our advisor.
- Choose a free zone and package below (or let us recommend one).
- Pay online and upload your passport copy and photo.
- Receive your licence, then visas and bank account support.
Free zones offering a media licence
UAQ FTZ
Umm Al Quwain
- Price
- fromAED 5,665Estimated price
- Setup time
- ~3 days
- Visa quota
- Up to 6 visas
Best for: Lowest-cost founders, E-commerce and trading
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SHAMS
Sharjah
- Price
- fromAED 5,923Estimated price
- Setup time
- ~2 days
- Visa quota
- Up to 6 visas
Best for: Freelancers and content creators, Media and marketing agencies
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SPC
Sharjah
- Price
- fromAED 5,923Estimated price
- Setup time
- ~3 days
- Visa quota
- Up to 6 visas
Best for: E-commerce sellers, Small traders
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RAKEZ
Ras Al Khaimah
- Price
- fromAED 6,180Estimated price
- Setup time
- ~5 days
- Visa quota
- Up to 6 visas
Best for: Budget startups, Manufacturers and industrial companies
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Creative City
Fujairah
- Price
- fromAED 7,725Estimated price
- Setup time
- ~3 days
- Visa quota
- Up to 6 visas
Best for: Media and creative freelancers, Consultants on a budget
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Meydan FZ
Dubai
- Price
- fromAED 12,875Estimated price
- Setup time
- ~3 days
- Visa quota
- Up to 6 visas
Best for: Consultants, E-commerce sellers
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twofour54
Abu Dhabi
- Price
- fromAED 15,450Estimated price
- Setup time
- ~10 days
- Visa quota
- Up to 6 visas
Best for: Media, gaming and production, Content creators
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d3
Dubai
- Price
- fromAED 16,480Estimated price
- Setup time
- ~10 days
- Visa quota
- Up to 6 visas
Best for: Fashion and luxury brands, Designers and architects
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Studio City
Dubai
- Price
- fromAED 16,480Estimated price
- Setup time
- ~10 days
- Visa quota
- Up to 6 visas
Best for: Film and TV production, Broadcast and music companies
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TECOM
Dubai
- Price
- fromAED 18,025Estimated price
- Setup time
- ~10 days
- Visa quota
- Up to 6 visas
Best for: Media and publishing companies, Tech and software firms
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Prices are “from” estimates and subject to free zone fees. Confirm the final quote with our advisor before you pay.
Media Licence FAQs
How much does a media licence cost in the UAE?
In free zones it starts from around AED 5,149 (AMCFZ) for a licence without visas. Dubai zones and premium addresses cost more. Use our calculator for a full first-year estimate.
Which free zones offer a media licence?
11 free zones on our list, including AMCFZ, UAQ FTZ, SHAMS, SPC, RAKEZ, Creative City.
Can I combine it with other licence types?
Many free zones let you combine activities from different groups — for example trading with consultancy — on one licence, sometimes for an extra fee.
How long does it take?
Usually 2–7 working days for the licence once documents are complete, then 1–3 weeks for residence visas.
Get your free, no-obligation quote
Tell us about your business. An advisor will recommend the best free zone and send you a full cost breakdown — usually within one working hour.
- Honest advice across all free zones
- Full cost breakdown — no hidden fees
- Licence, visa, bank account and tax in one place