Why choose Dubai Production City?

Dubai Production City (DPC) is TECOM Group's district for printing, publishing, packaging, signage and media production, with light industrial units and warehouses as well as offices. More than 6,700 professionals work in the zone.

Key benefits

  • 100% foreign ownership through an FZ-LLC or branch.
  • Light industrial units and warehouses, not just desks.
  • Part of TECOM's wider media cluster with Dubai Media City and Dubai Studio City.
  • UAE corporate tax is 9% on taxable profit above AED 375,000. A company that meets the Qualifying Free Zone Person rules can pay 0% on qualifying income; this is conditional, not automatic, and requires audited financial statements.

Dubai Production City costs in 2026

  • Registration: AED 3,500 one-time for an FZ-LLC.
  • Licence: AED 15,000 to AED 25,000 a year per activity segment (Publishing is AED 20,000; manufacturing segments AED 25,000).
  • Workspace: required. TECOM's D/Quarters co-working starts from AED 1,200 a month for a shared desk (1 visa), AED 2,500 for a dedicated desk (2 visas) and AED 5,000 for an office.
  • Share capital: AED 10,000 for an FZ-LLC by default (DPC segments require AED 50,000 to AED 500,000 depending on activity).

Industrial or warehouse space is usually the biggest cost. With CorpWise you get a clean starting cost breakdown before you commit.

How to set up a company in Dubai Production City

  1. Choose your entity: FZ-LLC, branch of an existing company, or a freelance permit where eligible.
  2. Choose your segment and activities: the licence fee is charged per activity segment.
  3. Get provisional approval: the Dubai Development Authority quotes about 10 working days.
  4. Register and receive your licence: about 2 more working days, once workspace is in place.
  5. Process visas: establishment card, entry permit or status change, medical test, Emirates ID and stamping. You need to be in the UAE for the medical and biometrics.

Who is Dubai Production City best for?

Printers, publishers, packaging and signage manufacturers, and production businesses that need industrial or warehouse space.

Dubai Production City FAQs

Do I need a local partner?

No. An FZ-LLC can be 100% owned by individuals or companies.

How long does setup take?

About 12 working days on the Dubai Development Authority's service levels: around 10 for provisional approval and 2 for registration. Visas follow.

How many visas can I get?

It depends on your workspace. A D/Quarters shared desk supports 1 visa, a dedicated desk 2, and an office 2 or more.

What share capital does Dubai Production City need?

DPC segments require share capital of AED 50,000 to AED 500,000 depending on the activity, higher than the AED 10,000 default elsewhere in TECOM.

Free zone fees change and are set by each authority. Figures are general guidance based on the authority's published information at the time of writing; where an authority does not publish prices we say so. We confirm current pricing for your activity and visa count before you proceed.