Twofour54 is AbuDhabi’s leading media and entertainment free zone, established to support businesses operating across film, television, digital media, gaming, advertising, and content creation. Located in Yas Island, twofour54 provides a creative, business-friendly environment designed for media companies, startups, freelancers, and global studios. It offers a strong ecosystem that combines regulatory support, infrastructure, funding access, and industry partnerships to help creative businesses grow locally and scale internationally.
Specially designed free zone for the media, entertainment and creative industries.
Fully owned with an ability to repatriate capital and all profits.
Attractive licensing packages are tailored to meet the needs of start-up, SME and established media organisations.
Flexible visa options for employees and investors according to the type of licence and office space provided.
Opportunity for access to training programmes, production support, funding initiatives and strategic partnerships.
Located on Yas Island with convenient access to Abu Dhabi city and major transport links.
Submission of the incorporation application with selection of legal structure and approved media-related business activities for preliminary approval.
Reservation and approval of the proposed company name in line with twofour54 naming guidelines.
Submission of final documentation, payment of applicable fees, and issuance of the twofour54 trade license.
Opening of the company immigration file and issuance of the establishment card.
Processing of investor and employee visas including entry permit, medical test, Emirates ID registration, and visa stamping.
Assistance with initiating the corporate bank account opening process, including bank coordination and submission of KYC and compliance documents.