Twofour54

Twofour54 in Abu Dhabi was established in the year 2008 to provide a business hub for local, regional and international media companies. It is a media free zone set up by the Media Zone Authority (MZA) to position Abu Dhabi as a regional center of excellence and a prominent player in the Arabic media content creation industry. MZA aims to create a platform for the inclusive development of Arabic media and entertainment content in all spheres (Events, Film, Digital Media, Publishing, Music, Broadcast, Gaming, etc.). Additionally, Twofour54 supervises the implementation of the operational policies and strategies in the free zone. Prominent media houses like Thomson Reuters Foundation, CNN, Financial Times, BBC, etc. have set up their operations in Twofour54. It also has a talent pool of nearly 4,000 professionals, including 600 freelancers.

There are 3 major key pillars through which twofour54 delivers its advanced infrastructure for setting up business in Abu Dhabi free zones. They are:

It is supported by business enabler twofour54 Tawasol (one-stop-shop).

Types of Business Setup in TwoFour54

There are 4 types of business structures available at twofour54 Abu Dhabi media free zone:

1. Free Zone Limited Liability Company (FZ-LLC)

It is an independent legal entity which includes independent shareholder(s), corporate shareholder(s) or a mixture of both.

2. Freelancer

This allows individuals to operate as a freelance professional in the twofour54 media zone and entertainment hub.

3. Branch of a Company

A branch is a representation of an existing company in the UAE or a foreign company operating in one of the jurisdictions in the UAE.

4. Start-Up

A start-up can be chosen by an entrepreneur wanting to start a business in digital content creation and/or content production for TV, web and cinema.

Business Licensing Segments in twofour54

Twofour54 focuses on media and entertainment organizations and issues license primarily for the following segments:

Key Benefits of Setting Up a Business in twofour54

Why Set Up a Company in twofour54 Free Zone?

Twofour54 offers many incentives to entrepreneurs and small start-ups willing to set up their business in the free zone. They strive to facilitate the growth and development of the Abu Dhabi media industry through the implementation of transparent, productive, consistent and effective regulation which shall contribute to Abu Dhabi’s GDP. They provide a complete range of services that help a business drive forward.

1. Cost-Effectiveness

Office space to businesses at a low rate and no requirement of a security deposit for employee visa makes twofour54 the most preferred business for the start-ups.

2. Business Ecosystem

They offer on-site vocational media training related courses as well as tailored training solutions for the organization.

3. Location

They have a safe, friendly and stable working environment in the proximity of Downtown Abu Dhabi, the port and the international airport.

4. Networking and Business Opportunities

They have access to business facilitation services such as on-campus seminars, roadshows, etc. They also conduct quarterly networking events bringing partners and stakeholders of Abu Dhabi on one platform.

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