Dubai Studio City or DSC is one of the Middle East’s largest media, entertainment and broadcasting hub offering the largest sound stages in the region, outstanding production services, backlots, sets, water tanks, production offices, recording studios and much more.
Dubai Studio City’s one of its kind community brings the perfect mix of business and leisure, in a diverse yet harmonious atmosphere, for over 2800 individuals that call Studio City their home. Dubai Studio City venues are the perfect spot for filming blockbuster movies, hosting film festivals, award shows and various cultural, social and corporate events.
Which types of companies are allowed to setup business in Dubai Studio City?
Dubai Studio City offers business licenses to the following types of companies:
- New incorporation of a Free Zone Limited Liability Company (FZ-LLC)
- Branch of an existing foreign company
- Branch of a UAE company
- Freelance permit
How long does it take for the company registration to be completed in Dubai Studio City?
Generally in Dubai Studio City, if all the required documents and payments are submitted, it usually takes 7 working days with the first phase of Initial application approval etc taking around 4 working days and the second phase involving issuing the license etc taking another 3 working days.
Which type of businesses can be set up in Dubai Studio City?
Dubai Studio City welcomes companies and entrepreneurs specializing in media and entertainment, including broadcasting, media production, film, television, music, entertainment and much more.
Dubai Studio City welcomes companies and entrepreneurs specializing in
- Media and entertainment
- Broadcasting
- Media production
- Film
- Television
- Music
- Entertainment
What are the various office options available at Dubai Studio City (DSC)?
Dubai Studio City’s integrated infrastructure and supportive environment has made it one of the most fertile grounds for the development of the Media, Creative and Digital industries, making Dubai a distinguished spot on the global media scene.
Dubai Studio City (DSC) offers several options of offices including pre-fitted and non-fitted, in terms of sizes and locations that meet your exact business requirements. Sizes range from 700sq.ft. to 1,300sq.ft. Moreover, you can design and construct your office according to your requirements and business needs.
D/Quarters:
D/Quarters is a unique co-working space that provides independent thinkers and game changers a collaborative community to thrive. More than just a space to work, D/Quarters is an agile, flexible solution that accommodates the rapidly evolving global work culture. It lets you flourish in an exclusive network of knowledge sharing, collaboration and success-driven support in the company of businesses at every stage of growth.
D/Quarters is the latest edition to the extensive portfolio of products offered by TECOM Group. Located in the heart of Dubai Media City and Dubai Internet City, the two leading districts that have empowered companies and talents for more than two decades.
Types of Office Spaces in D/Quarters:
- Office Quarters
- Desk Quarters
- Open Quarters
Office Quarters
Office Quarters are move-in ready, flexible spaces of any size, a dedicated and private office environment that works for you and your team, with the flexibility of short and long-term leasing.
Dubai Studio City manages your workspace, so you can focus on your business. Avoid set-up costs, capital investment and ongoing hassles, starting from AED 4,500/month.
Business Benefits include:
- Business setup: Enjoy common access to a complete business setup with trade license options, short and long-term visas and everything you need to get your business up and running
- Business community: Build your own company culture in the midst of a vibrant community of entrepreneurs, startups and freelancers
- 2 work permits (visas) & above: Starting from 2 work permits (visas) & access cards
- Office Quarters: Get your fully furnished, private and lockable office that flexes, adapts, and grows with you with access to all our amenities, community events and services
- Parking eligibility: Get your dedicated and covered parking slot based on office type
- Meeting rooms: Book one of our fully-equipped meeting rooms with monthly free credits
Desk Quarters
Desk Quarters is a fully-equipped and dedicated workspace with top facilities, and 24/7 access as well as premium services and amenities, starting from AED 3,000/month.
Business Benefits include:
- Flexible & secure: Get the desk that fits your changing needs. Make it your own, and leave your belongings safely in your own dedicated workspace with secure lockers and 24/7 security
- Business setup: Enjoy common access to a complete business setup with trade license options, short and long-term visas and everything you need to get your business up and running
- 2 work permits (visas) and 2 access cards: Get up to 2 visas without hassle, plus 2 access cards
- A dedicated desk: Get your own dedicated desk in a shared space with access to all our amenities, community events and services
- Parking eligibility: Get your dedicated and covered parking slot based on office type
- Meeting rooms: Book one of our fully-equipped meeting rooms with monthly free credits
Open Quarters
Open Quarters is an inspiring coworking space that gives you 24/7 access to all our amenities, starting from AED 1,000/month.
Business Benefits include:
- Carefully designed: Designed to help you focus and accommodate your growth all the way. A different desk every day. Choose any open seat and get to work on your own terms
- Business setup: Enjoy common access to a complete business setup with trade license options, short and long-term visas and everything you need to get your business up and running
- 1 work permit (visa) and 1 access card: Get your visa without hassle, plus an access card
- Shared desk: Grab a flexible shared desk and access all our amenities, community events and services
- Multiple parking options: Several parking options within and around our community
- Meeting rooms: Book one of our fully-equipped meeting rooms using monthly free credit
What other features and services are available in Dubai Studio City?
Apart from the commercial and retail spaces, Dubai Studio City offers the following value-added features and services:
- Dedicated business account managers
- Licensing, registration, immigration and building fit-out permits
- Networking and market development opportunities
- Venues for meetings and conferences as well as business centers
- Venues for corporate, community and social events
- Dedicated spaces for nurturing innovative ideas
- 24/7 access
- Meeting rooms
- High-speed Wi-Fi & printers
- Flexible contracts & payment plans
- Events and programming
- Gaming room
- Outdoor courtyard
- Multiple parking options
- Cafe
- Onsite team
- Lounges
- Prayer rooms
- Lockers
- Pantry & micro kitchens
- IT Helpdesk
Corporate tax applicability to the companies in Dubai Studio City:
Corporate tax law is going to be applicable for all the companies registered in UAE including the free zones in UAE. The UAE Corporate tax is going to be effective for the financial year beginning on or after 1 June 2023 for the businesses in UAE. Corporate tax will be levied at zero percent on the taxable income (adjusted net profit) of the businesses in the free zones as long as they comply with all the regulations of the respective free zone and do not do any business with the mainland companies, otherwise there is a possibility of levying 9% corporate tax on the taxable income (adjusted net profit) in excess of AED 375,000. Hence companies in the Free Zones need to make sure that they are complying with all the regulations of the free zone and do not do any business with the mainland entities to enjoy the benefit of zero percentage of UAE corporate tax.
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How can Spectrum help you set up a business in Dubai Studio City (DSC)?
Spectrum provides an easy and simple start-up process for companies seeking to setup office in Dubai Studio City (DSC). Spectrum’s dedicated team will guide you through the process, answer your questions, provide the necessary forms, and serve as your primary point of contact to support you through the whole process.
Spectrum is an expert firm in the Company Formation and Company Liquidation process. Our passion and heart lie in serving the clients and we aim at the utmost client’s satisfaction. We are registered Auditors under the Ministry of Economy UAE and also registered Tax Agent from Federal Tax Agency UAE, Dubai providing dedicated Audit, Accounting, Tax services and various Business Advisory Services complying regulatory requirements.
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