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Topic Summary
100% Foreign Ownership With No Local Sponsor
Setting up through Meydan Free Zone allows international founders to retain full ownership of their broadcast consultancy. There is no requirement to partner with a UAE national or local sponsor.
Zero Corporate Tax on Qualifying Income
Businesses licensed under Meydan Free Zone benefit from zero corporate tax on qualifying income and full profit repatriation. This makes Dubai a highly cost-effective base for regional broadcast consultancy operations.
Clear Regulatory Framework From Day One
Radio and TV broadcast consultancy businesses operate under UAE Media Council and Dubai Film and TV Commission oversight. This provides a well-defined compliance structure and adds credibility when engaging regional and global clients.
No Third-Party Approval Required to Launch
Unlike some regulated business activities, this consultancy licence requires no additional third-party approvals beyond the Meydan Free Zone trade licence itself. You can begin operations as soon as your licence is issued.
Strong Regional Demand Backed by Government Strategy
Creative industries are a strategic pillar under the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and We the UAE 2031, driving sustained government investment in film, video, and music production. Streaming-led commissioning and regional content demand reinforce the commercial opportunity.
Fully Digital Licensing Process for Fast Setup
Meydan Free Zone offers a completely digital application and licensing process, reducing setup time and administrative friction. This is especially valuable for international studios and production groups establishing a MENA entity quickly.
Know Exactly What the Licence Does and Does Not Cover
Activity code 5911.12 covers core radio and TV broadcast consultancy services but excludes activities such as wholesale of recorded media, closed captioning, and own-account creative specialists, which fall under separate codes. Understanding these boundaries upfront helps you structure your business correctly from the start.
How to Start a Radio and TV Broadcast Consultancy Business in Dubai with Meydan Free Zone
A licensed radio & tv broadcast consultancy business serves Dubai's film, video, music, and creative-industries market.¹
Regional demand, government investment in the sector, and strong enterprise and consumer need drive sustained demand for licensed radio & tv broadcast consultancy businesses.²
For operators, this activity benefits from UAE Media Council and Dubai Film and TV Commission oversight, a clear regulatory framework, and strong regional distribution reach.³
That combination of production infrastructure, regional content demand, and streaming-led commissioning is exactly where the opportunity lies.
The UAE has positioned creative industries as a strategic pillar under the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and We the UAE 2031, with explicit support for film, video, and music production.
Who is this for?
| Audience Segment | Profile |
|---|---|
| Production companies and studios | Founders and operators producing films, series, commercials, videos, or music for regional and global clients. |
| Post-production and distribution specialists | Businesses focused on editing, sound, VFX, distribution, or rights management. |
| International production groups | Global studios, networks, and streamers establishing a licensed Dubai entity for MENA operations. |
Setting up through Meydan Free Zone means 100% foreign ownership, zero corporate tax on qualifying income, full profit repatriation, and a fully digital licensing process, giving you a fast and cost-effective route into the Dubai creative-industries market.
5911.12 - Radio and TV Broadcast Consultancy
Under this activity, you are in the business of operating a licensed radio & tv broadcast consultancy business.
Services are delivered under the relevant regulatory oversight with appropriate facilities, systems, and qualified personnel.¹
| Category | Scope |
|---|---|
| Core Operations | Primary delivery. Radio & Tv Broadcast Consultancy core services provided to clients under the activity code. |
| Regulated Delivery | Compliance-led. Services delivered under the relevant regulatory framework, standards, and reporting obligations. |
| Client Engagement | Commercial scope. Onboarding, contracting, and ongoing service delivery to retail, corporate, or institutional clients as applicable. |
| Support and Operations | Operational back-office. Systems, staffing, documentation, and operational support needed to run the licensed activity. |
| Regional Reach | Market coverage. Delivery to clients across Dubai, the wider UAE, and regional markets within the scope of this activity. |
There are some things this activity does not cover. Activities such as wholesale of recorded video tapes, CDs, DVDs trade of video tapes, CDs, DVDs; time (i.e. simultaneous) closed captioning of live television performances, meetings, conferences, etc; activities of own account actors, cartoonists, directors, stage designers and technical specialists fall under separate codes.
Other related but distinct services are classified under their own activity codes and not under this one.
In short: if you are operating a licensed radio & tv broadcast consultancy business, you are in. If you are delivering a related but distinct service that falls under another activity, you are not.
Third-Party Approval
No third-party approval is required for this business activity. Your Meydan Free Zone trade licence is sufficient to begin operations under this activity code.
Anti-Money Laundering Compliance
This business activity is exempt from AML compliance requirements.
