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Abu Dhabi · United Arab Emirates

Business Setup in twofour54

Abu Dhabi's media & entertainment free zone. 100% foreign ownership, media business licence and more licence types, UAE residence visas and bank account assistance — handled end-to-end by GoldenKey from Ajman Free Zone.

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twofour54 At a Glance

Key Facts About twofour54

LocationAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Foreign Ownership100% — no local sponsor required
Tax Position0% on qualifying free zone income; 9% CT above AED 375,000 otherwise; 0% personal income tax
Residence VisasInvestor & employee visas per facility package
Licence TypesMedia Business Licence, Freelancer Licence, Production Services
Key SectorsFilm & TV Production, Gaming & eSports, Publishing & Digital Media
FacilitiesFlexi-desk, offices, and zone-specific facilities
Capital Repatriation100% of capital & profits
Overview

Why twofour54 in Abu Dhabi?

twofour54 is abu Dhabi's media & entertainment free zone, positioned in Abu Dhabi with a licensing framework built around film & tv production, gaming & esports and publishing & digital media. twofour54 anchors Yas Creative Hub — Abu Dhabi's creative industries campus on Yas Island.

Like every UAE free zone, twofour54 offers 100% foreign ownership, full repatriation of capital and profits, and 0% personal income tax. Qualifying free zone income can benefit from the 0% corporate tax rate under the UAE Corporate Tax regime, while non-qualifying income above AED 375,000 is taxed at 9% — GoldenKey's tax team structures this correctly from day one.

GoldenKey maps your real business model onto twofour54's official activity list, prepares the MOA and application forms, obtains approvals, and delivers a licence that banks, landlords and clients accept without question — with a fixed written quote before any commitment.

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Advantages

Why Founders Choose twofour54

Purpose-built studios and production facilities
Generous production rebate programmes
Freelancer-friendly licensing
Creative community in Yas Creative Hub
Fast-track visas for media professionals
Home to global broadcasters and studios
Licensing

Licence Types & Activities

twofour54 issues the following licence categories. One licence can typically carry multiple related activities — we help you select codes that keep banks and future clients comfortable.

  • Media Business Licence
  • Freelancer Licence
  • Production Services
Explore Business Activities
Focus Sectors

Built For These Industries

Film & TV Production

Licensing, approvals and structuring for film & tv production operations in twofour54 — scoped and quoted by a dedicated GoldenKey consultant.

Gaming & eSports

Licensing, approvals and structuring for gaming & esports operations in twofour54 — scoped and quoted by a dedicated GoldenKey consultant.

Publishing & Digital Media

Licensing, approvals and structuring for publishing & digital media operations in twofour54 — scoped and quoted by a dedicated GoldenKey consultant.

Music & Audio

Licensing, approvals and structuring for music & audio operations in twofour54 — scoped and quoted by a dedicated GoldenKey consultant.

Marketing & PR

Licensing, approvals and structuring for marketing & pr operations in twofour54 — scoped and quoted by a dedicated GoldenKey consultant.

Content Creation

Licensing, approvals and structuring for content creation operations in twofour54 — scoped and quoted by a dedicated GoldenKey consultant.

Simple, Transparent & Hassle-Free

Your twofour54 Setup In 5 Steps

1

Consult

We understand your model and compare twofour54 with alternatives.

2

Plan

Fixed written quotation — activities, visas and facility locked.

3

Process

MOA, forms, approvals and government submissions handled.

4

Launch

Licence issued; visas, Emirates ID and bank introduction begin.

5

Support

Renewal calendar, compliance reminders and WhatsApp-first updates.

Get Ready

Documents Required

Prepare these and GoldenKey handles the rest for a smooth, fast-track twofour54 setup.

01Passport copies of all shareholders and managers
02Passport-size photograph (white background)
03Three preferred trade names in order of priority
04Brief description of intended business activities
05UAE entry stamp / visa copy (if inside the UAE)
06NOC from current sponsor (only for some cases)
FAQ

twofour54 — Questions Answered

Licence packages in twofour54 vary with the activity, visa quota and facility you choose. As your consultant, GoldenKey prepares a fixed written quotation with every government fee itemised — the number never changes mid-process, and instalments via Tabby and Tamara are accepted.

Yes. Like all UAE free zones, twofour54 allows 100% foreign ownership with full repatriation of capital and profits — no local sponsor or Emirati partner is required.

With a complete document pack, most twofour54 incorporations complete within 2–7 working days. GoldenKey pre-validates your file before submission to protect that timeline.

Yes — packages include investor and employee visa eligibility depending on the facility you take. We handle entry permits, medicals, Emirates ID and stamping end-to-end.

twofour54 is particularly strong for film & tv production companies thanks to its ecosystem, licensing scope and infrastructure. Our advisors compare it against alternative zones so you commit with a full picture.

In most cases, yes — incorporation can proceed remotely with attested documents and digital signatures, and GoldenKey acts as your on-ground team. Some banking steps may later require a short visit.

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