Overview
Creative City (aka Fujairah Creative City – FCC) is a state-owned media company in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates. Fujairah Creative City focuses on a wide range of business sectors including media, events, consultations, education, communications and marketing, music and entertainment, design, and technology. Fujairah Free Zone is close to Fujairah Harbor and close to Fujairah International Airport. It focuses on trade associations, service providers, commodity companies, and manufacturers. The FCC was launched by Fujairah Media as one of Dubai Media City, aimed at attracting regional and international TV and radio providers to Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates, while also providing media-related services. The first phase of development has secured USD50 million. The free site will be a 200,000 m2 (2,200,000 sq ft) complex and will be located next to the Sheikh Khalifa Highway, and connect to Emirates Road to Dubai. The first phase was completed in 2007.
The following types of licenses will be available at Fujairah Creative City:
1. Publishing
2. Media management
3. Marketing and Media Services
4. Music and entertainment
5. Reasoning
6. Broadcasting
7. Production / Production Post / Recording
8. Information Technology Services
Key features
Fujairah Creative City (FCC) is owned by Fujairah Culture and Media Authority. Establishing a company in the FCC has the following benefits: Company setting options starting from AED 17,500 (approx. USD 4,750) per year; Physical presence in the UAE is not required to include your new company; No allocated fees or annual audits are required; All company documents can be released within a few days; Allocation of seven residency visas in the UAE without the need for office space.
Company Formation
Fujairah Creative City Free Zone was adopted in 2005 in a decision by its Chief Sheikh Rashid Bin Hamad Al Sharqi. It focuses on many aspects of the business such as news, events, consultation, education, communications and marketing, music and entertainment, construction and technology. Fujairah Creative City is a collection of completely new products and adds to the media-hubs in the region behind Dubai Media City and two 54 Abu Dhabi. Taking into account the natural benefits of lower operating license costs and lower living costs, this new initiative will be considered by investors in the media category as an alternative or recommended way to expand. This free area offers remote business setting and visa processing.
Fujairah Creative City has identified young players who are trying to start new businesses or benefit from a new environment for their existing activities. Creative City, with an area of 40,000 sq. Km. A dedicated local meter, will complement existing regional newsgroups, and promote expertise in all sectors, both in the private sector and in various companies such as training, media production, media services and technology. Launched in 2007, Creative City has been providing clients with reliable services in a successful business environment. Creative City creates a professional environment for individuals and businesses operating in a wide range of business sectors including media, events, consultations, education, communications and marketing, music and entertainment, design and technology that supports existing regional collections and further facilitate art in all sectors.
Creative City issues licenses to individuals within the Free Zone’s economic zone. It regulates and considers all government regulations, work permits and visas and simplifies the process of starting a business. Offering a complete single solution, Creative City offers customized services and business packages and ensures technical assistance to its customers through all stages of the company’s construction process.
Benefits
100% ownership; No basic requirements; 100% free; Complete support services; Flexible business packages; No compulsory office hire; A successful business environment; No tests; Global access. The number of shareholders should be two to fifty. Shareholder liability is limited to their participation in the capital, but at least 51% must belong to a UAE person.
Business activities:
Advertising, Architecture and Technology, Audio & Visual, Broadcast, Business and communication, Consultation, Photos and video images, Design, E-Commerce.
Licensing Categories
Creative City business licenses provide new entrepreneurs and investors with everything they need to start their business in the region they need. Whether you are a beginner or a freelancer, an established business or an international company that wishes to maintain 100% foreign ownership in the UAE, we are here to help. Creative City licensed people within the Free Zone economy. It regulates and operates all government institutions, work permits and visas and improves the process of starting a business. Providing a complete stand-alone solution, Creative City offers flexible management and business packages and ensures competent support to its customers during each organizational development process. Creative City is a brand new media innovation group and adds to the media-hubs in the region behind Dubai Media City and two more with Abu Dhabi.
Type of licenses:
Commercial License – Single Owner (FZE): Visa Access: No visa. Processing time: 6-7 working days. Commercial License FZCO – Multiple Owners (FZ LLC): Visa Access: No visa. Processing time: 6-7 working days. Freelancer – Visa Availability: 3 free Fujairah visas. Processing time: 6-7 working days. Baby Business: The Baby Business package is designed for small businesses to benefit from the simple process of setting up a company at very low cost. Visa Availability: 6 Fujairah visas. Processing time: 6-7 working days. Fujairah Creative City Free Zone is a great way for those who want to do this: Combine multiple service functions, have a large number of visas, open a company without a visit by you
Business planning
We offer a variety of services that can be tailored to meet your specific needs. Everyone knows the ‘best practice’ options to start your own company in the UAE as early mistakes can lead to costly long-term problems. In order to conduct business in the UAE, an overseas investor or businessman is expected to go through the legal process required by law.
