Set Up a Company in twofour54 Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi's media and entertainment hub. Located on Yas Island. Home to major film productions.
twofour54 Abu Dhabi
twofour54
- Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
- Regulated by twofour54
- Established 2008
- Official website
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Why Choose twofour54?
twofour54 is Abu Dhabi's media and entertainment free zone, located on Yas Island near Ferrari World and Yas Marina Circuit. The zone hosts media production companies, gaming studios, and entertainment businesses, offering an alternative to Dubai's media zones.
Media Hub
Abu Dhabi's premier media and entertainment destination.
Yas Island Location
Located on Yas Island — world-class entertainment destination.
Production Facilities
Professional production studios and facilities.
Gaming Focus
Growing hub for gaming and interactive entertainment.
Freelancer Permits
Individual permits for media professionals.
Film Incentives
Abu Dhabi film rebate programme available.
Important: What twofour54 companies cannot do
- Located in Abu Dhabi — about 1 hour from Dubai
- Smaller media ecosystem than Dubai Media City
- Limited to media and entertainment activities
twofour54 Setup Costs — 2026 Pricing
Prices shown are indicative of 2026 market rates. Exact costs depend on your chosen activities, visa quota, and office package. Get an exact quote →
Year 1 total: ~AED 20,000+ |Annual renewal: From AED 13,000. Year 2 onwards is typically 30–40% less as registration fees are one-off.
How to Register a Company in twofour54
Choose Your Activities
Select up to 1-3 business activities from twofour54's approved list.
Reserve Your Company Name
Choose a unique company name following UAE naming rules. Must include FZE or FZCO suffix.
Submit Documents
Passport copy, photo, proof of address. Can be processed 100% remotely.
Receive Initial Approval
twofour54 reviews your application. Initial approval typically takes 5 business days.
Pay & Receive Your Licence
After payment, your trade licence is issued within 5-14 working days.
Apply for Visas
With your licence, apply for UAE residence visas. Process takes 3-5 weeks with in-person medical and biometrics.
UAE Residence Visas Through twofour54
Visa Quota
With a twofour54 licence you can sponsor up to 100 residence visas depending on your office package. Flexi desk packages typically allow 1 visas.
Visa Cost
Each UAE residence visa through twofour54 costs approximately AED 4,000 – 6,000 including entry permit, medical test, Emirates ID, and visa stamping fees.
Visa Validity
UAE free zone residence visas are valid for 2–3 years and can be renewed. Your visa is tied to your company — if the licence lapses, visas must be renewed or cancelled.