An anonymised training business wanted to understand the practical cost and timing of establishing through a Dubai media-focused free-zone environment, including how office size would affect visa capacity.
REAL CLIENT CASE STUDY · CASE 42
Online Training & Media Free-Zone Setup
Online training / free-zone operating-cost analysis
Technology
EXPLANATORY DIAGRAM · CASE 42
01Historical initial approval: 5–7 working days*
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02Historical licence fee: AED 15,020 / segment*
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03Source office rule: 1 visa / 60 sq ft*
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04Source capital reference: AED 50,000*
Historical initial approval5–7 working days*
Historical licence feeAED 15,020 / segment*
Source office rule1 visa / 60 sq ft*
Source capital referenceAED 50,000*
The licence fee was only one part of the decision. Registration, establishment card, share-capital treatment, visa cost, office rent, insurance requirements and visa-per-area rules could materially change the real annual cost.
The investigation separated the process into initial approval, second-stage documents/payment and final issuance, then compared office options across Dubai Media City, Studio City and Production City rather than evaluating the licence in isolation.
We compare the operating footprint, not just formation price. A low headline licence can become expensive if premises and visa rules are ignored.