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CREATIVE LAB

A dynamic hub that nurtures local talent and innovation in the creative industries through workshops, mentorship, and collaborative projects.

AFS

Arab film studio is home to our region’s aspiring filmmakers, giving them the guidance, skills and support to bring their dreams to the big screen.

CREATIVE LAB

A dynamic hub that nurtures local talent and innovation in the creative industries through workshops, mentorship, and collaborative projects.

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CREATIVE LAB

A dynamic hub that nurtures local talent and innovation in the creative industries through workshops, mentorship, and collaborative projects.

AFS

Arab film studio is home to our region’s aspiring filmmakers, giving them the guidance, skills and support to bring their dreams to the big screen.

Entities

Imagenation

An award-winning studio known for its innovative global productions and fostering local talent.

ABU DHABI FILM COMMISSION

Supporting film and TV production in the emirate by offering incentives, location scouting, and production assistance.

Entities / CREATIVE LAB

CREATIVE LAB

A dynamic hub that nurtures local talent and innovation in the creative industries through workshops, mentorship, and collaborative projects.

The Catalyst for
Content Creation in Abu Dhabi

Creative Media Authority

The Creative Media Authority empowers Abu Dhabi’s content creators through strategic guidance, talent development, financial support, and a streamlined regulatory environment. By doing so, we help reinforce Abu Dhabi’s position as a global content hub and the preferred home of the world’s leading content creators

Creative Media Authority

The Creative Zone

The Creative Zone - Abu Dhabi is one of the fastest growing creative markets in the world, and the Creative Media Authority is committed to the continued development of the creative media industries in Abu Dhabi. The Creative Media Authority is responsible for overseeing all regulatory and licensing aspects of the Creative Zone in Abu Dhabi, which includes developing and ensuring compliance with the Authority’s regulations, codes and policies and procedures; registering and licencing companies, branches and sole proprietors (freelancers); and providing content-related guidance to its licensees.

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Set Up Your Company

Set Up As A Freelancer

15000

Full amount is Discounted

(License and Registration Fees fully waived off for first 2 years)

New FZ LLC business License Package

Launch your FreeZone LLC effortlessly with our comprehensive package. Seamless business setup, ensuring a smooth start and operational efficiency in one of the leading FreeZone environment of the region

Fully Waived license and Registration Fees for first 2 years
100% ownership
Access to rebate and incentives programs
Exclusive Media Activities

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15000

Full amount is Discounted

(License and Registration Fees fully waived off for first 2 years)

New Branch Business License Packages

Expand your business seamlessly with our New Branch Business License package. Simplified setup to efficiently register and launch your new business branch in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Access to Expert Business Setup Guidance
Fully Waived license and Registration Fees for first 2 years
Access to rebate and incentives programs

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3500

Full amount is Discounted

(License and Registration Fees fully waived off for first 2 years)

Freelance Package ( 12 months)

Work on your own as a freelancer, a sole practitioner, or an independent contractor within the media, production, and entertainment industries in the UAE

2 years waived license fees
Complete process online
Flexibility to work as an independent contractor

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1750

Full amount is Discounted

(License and Registration Fees fully waived off for first 2 years)

Freelance Package ( 6 months)

Work on your own as a freelancer, a sole practitioner, or an independent contractor within the media, production, and entertainment industries in the UAE