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Review twofour54 CMA fee components, licence/registration waivers, workspace requirement, visa add-ons, AED 12,500 renewal signal and quote caveats.
Starting Cost
Quote-based via twofour54 enquiry
Price Confidence
Verified official price
Source Type
Official Creative Media Authority fee schedule and cost calculator
Last Reviewed
July 2026
Emirate
Abu Dhabi
Best For
Media, Entertainment & Creative Content
Visa Options
CMA publishes separate residency-visa and Emirates ID components; eligibility depends on legal form and workspace
Setup Time
Package, workspace and authority review dependent
Key Activities
Media Production, Film Production, Television Broadcasting, Radio Production, Animation and more
Final pricing may vary by activity, visa count, office requirement, shareholder structure and authority updates. See our pricing methodology.
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Written by: UAE Freezone Compare Editorial Team |
Last reviewed: August 2026 |
Data sources:Pricing Methodology
Pricing uses available authority material, public package data and internally reviewed evidence; quote-based rows require current confirmation.
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Abu DhabiMedia, Entertainment & Creative ContentQuote-based via twofour54 enquiry
twofour54 may be relevant when the best-fit profile is: Founders who want a UAE free zone setup that matches their activity, visa and office needs. Starting cost is shown as Quote-based via twofour54 enquiry with price status: Indicative: licence fee waiver confirmed July 2026 via twofour54.ae official pages. Waiver conditions and duration may change — verify current offer before applying. Workspace, visa and establishment card costs are additional and quote-based. If waiver is active: effective Year 1 ~AED 5,000-7,000. If waiver expires: from AED 15,000 licence + workspace + visa.. Visa options: CMA publishes separate residency-visa and Emirates ID components; eligibility depends on legal form and workspace. Office requirement: Office or flexi-desk requirements depend on package type, activity and visa allocation. Verify the current requirement before choosing a package. Final activity wording, renewal exposure, government fees, banking readiness and any visa or office add-ons should be confirmed before payment.
Quick verdict: Shortlist twofour54 only after the named package, renewal, visa, office and banking checks match your activity, shareholder profile and budget. Request a current written quote before payment because authority packages, government fees and add-ons can change.
twofour54 Cost, Renewal & Source Notes
Emirate
Abu Dhabi
Starting cost
Quote-based via twofour54 enquiry
Price status
Indicative: licence fee waiver confirmed July 2026 via twofour54.ae official pages. Waiver conditions and duration may change — verify current offer before applying. Workspace, visa and establishment card costs are additional and quote-based. If waiver is active: effective Year 1 ~AED 5,000-7,000. If waiver expires: from AED 15,000 licence + workspace + visa.
Visa options
CMA publishes separate residency-visa and Emirates ID components; eligibility depends on legal form and workspace
Best for
Founders who want a UAE free zone setup that matches their activity, visa and office needs.
Banking access
Medium - depends on activity, documents and bank profile
Setup time
Package, workspace and authority review dependent
Office requirement
Office or flexi-desk requirements depend on package type, activity and visa allocation. Verify the current requirement before choosing a package.
twofour54 fits your emirate, activity and visa shortlist after the exact package is confirmed.
You want to compare named package inclusions, office requirements and renewal exposure before payment.
You can prepare a clean activity, shareholder and banking file before applying.
Avoid twofour54 if:
Avoid choosing on headline price alone without checking visas, establishment card, renewal and banking requirements.
You need bank account approval without document, activity and compliance review.
You need mainland trading without checking distributor or mainland-license requirements.
Starting price
Quote-based via twofour54 enquiryIndicative: licence fee waiver confirmed July 2026 via twofour54.ae official pages. Waiver conditions and duration may change — verify current offer before applying. Workspace, visa and establishment card costs are additional and quote-based. If waiver is active: effective Year 1 ~AED 5,000-7,000. If waiver expires: from AED 15,000 licence + workspace + visa.
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twofour54 Cost Table
Cost item
Estimated amount
Included?
Notes
Confidence
License fee
Quote-based via twofour54 enquiry
Package dependent
Confirm activity and package scope before payment.
Indicative: licence fee waiver confirmed July 2026 via twofour54.ae official pages. Waiver conditions and duration may change — verify current offer before applying. Workspace, visa and establishment card costs are additional and quote-based. If waiver is active: effective Year 1 ~AED 5,000-7,000. If waiver expires: from AED 15,000 licence + workspace + visa.
Registration fee
Indicative or bundled
Varies
May be bundled into year-one setup offers.
Quote-based
Establishment card
Indicative
Often separate
Required for most visa processing routes.
Quote-based
Flexi desk / office
Package dependent
Varies
Office allocation can affect visa options and renewals.
Needs confirmation
Investor or employee visa
Current quote required
Usually separate
Medical, Emirates ID, insurance and status change may apply. Confirm the current visa route and authority/government components before payment.
Quote-based
Renewal fee
Current renewal quote required
No
Do not assume renewal equals the first-year license fee unless the authority or supporting evidence confirms it.
Quote-based
What Is Included
Trade license processing for eligible activities
Free zone registration or incorporation support
Basic authority documentation where included in package
What Is Not Included
Medical test, Emirates ID and health insurance
Bank account approval or guaranteed account opening
Mainland trading permissions, customs or external approvals
Banking Difficulty
Medium - depends on activity, documents and bank profile. Banks usually review the business activity, shareholder profile, contracts, invoices, website, source of funds and expected transaction flow.
Visa Options
Investor and employee visa availability depends on the license package, office allocation and free zone quota. Calculate medical, Emirates ID, status change and insurance costs before comparing zones.
Hidden Costs
Establishment card and immigration file
Medical test, Emirates ID and visa stamping
Office/flexi desk upgrades and renewal increases
Activity approval, amendments and cancellation fees
Setup Timeline
License processing and visa steps depend on the selected package, activity approval, document readiness, facility route, immigration checks and the relevant authority or bank review. Confirm current timing before relying on any setup plan.
Documents Required
Passport copy and contact details
Shareholder and manager information
Business activity description
Proof of address, CV or business plan if requested
No. Figures are indicative and may change based on business activity, visa count, office requirement, shareholder structure, authority approval, and free zone updates. Request the current verified quote before committing.
Can twofour54 support my activity?
Activity eligibility depends on the authority activity list and approval process. Check the exact activity name before paying setup fees.
Will a bank account be easy?
Banking depends on activity risk, documents, shareholder profile, contracts, invoices and expected transactions. No free zone can guarantee approval.
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Our free zone guides are prepared by the UAE Freezone Compare Editorial Team and reviewed using public authority information, official package pages, available fee schedules, partner quotations, and manual research. Prices may change depending on activity, visa count, office requirement, shareholder structure, and authority approval. Reviewed by UAE Business Setup Research Team. Last reviewed: August 2026. Price confidence: Indicative: licence fee waiver confirmed July 2026 via twofour54.ae official pages. Waiver conditions and duration may change — verify current offer before applying. Workspace, visa and establishment card costs are additional and quote-based. If waiver is active: effective Year 1 ~AED 5,000-7,000. If waiver expires: from AED 15,000 licence + workspace + visa.. View our pricing and ranking methodology.
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This profile keeps cost, visa, banking and timing guidance cautious because twofour54 setup terms can change by activity, package, office or facility route, regulatory review and current authority quote.
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Use this as a starting comparison for Dubai media, production, design and technology-led activities. Final fit still depends on the activity approval route, workspace, facility needs, visas, banking profile and current authority quote.
User need
Stronger starting comparison
UFZC next step
Media agencies, publishers and content businesses
Start with Dubai Media City, then compare Dubai Production City and twofour54 if authority, emirate or cost route matters.
Use this profile as a planning guide, not a final invoice. Confirm the current package, activity wording, visas, office or flexi-desk requirement and renewal amount before payment.
Free Zone
Package
Year 1 Cost
Renewal Cost
3-Year Total
Visa Option
Office / Flexi Requirement
Year 1 Confidence
Source Type
Conflict Status
Last Reviewed
twofour54
CMA business licence for up to 5 activities with a twofour54 workspace
Licence fees currently waived (verified July 2026 via twofour54.ae official pages). Workspace/studio/hot-desk costs and visa fees apply. AED 15,000/yr licence fee once waiver ends. Confidence: Verified official price
CMA publishes AED 12,500 business-licence renewal for up to 5 activities and states the first renewal is waived; workspace and other charges remain separate Confidence: Verified official price
Quote-based 3-year total - confirm workspace, visa, waiver eligibility and post-waiver licence charges Confidence: Needs confirmation
CMA publishes separate residency-visa and Emirates ID components; eligibility depends on the legal form and workspace
An office is required for the CMA business route; twofour54 offers hot desks, coworking and private workspace options
Verified official price
Official Creative Media Authority fee schedule and cost calculator
Current package / renewal confirmation required
July 2026
What is included
The current CMA programme waives the published AED 15,000 new business-licence fee and AED 3,500 FZ-LLC registration fee. The official fee page also publishes the AED 12,500 renewal component and separate visa and Emirates ID charges.
What is not included
Required twofour54 workspace, visa and Emirates ID processing, insurance, extra activities, urgent processing, production facilities and support services unless the selected package states otherwise.
Hidden-cost risk
Do not treat the waived licence and registration components as a zero-cost company setup. Workspace is required and immigration, insurance, extra activities and specialist production requirements can materially change the total.
Banking difficulty
Medium
Best fit
Media, production, gaming and creative businesses needing an Abu Dhabi industry ecosystem.
Prices can change based on free zone authority updates, activity selection, visa count, office or flexi-desk requirement, shareholder structure, establishment card, immigration file, medical test, Emirates ID, insurance, banking support and consultant service fees. Last reviewed July 2026. Always request a current quote before payment. View methodology or compare all rows in the UAE Free Zone Cost Index.
twofour54 (Abu Dhabi Media Free Zone) — Renewal Cost & Multi-Year Summary
Package basis: 1 visa, no physical office required, media/creative licence
Year 1 all-in cost
Licence fees currently waived (verified July 2026 via twofour54.ae official pages). Workspace/studio/hot-desk costs and visa fees apply. AED 15,000/yr licence fee once waiver ends.
Year 1 confidence
indicative — waiver conditions and duration may change
Renewal cost (Year 2+)
Quote-based; AED 15,000/yr licence fee once 2-year waiver period ends
Note: Figures are indicative unless stated otherwise. Request a current written quote before committing. Data: UFZC P4b 2026-08-01.
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