Advertisement Designing & Producing licence in the UAE
Advertisement Designing & Producing licensing in the UAE — the authority catalogue rows we hold for this line, the approvals attached to them, and where the activity can be filed.
- IFZA (Dubai)
- 7310006
- Ajman Free Zone
- AM-11442
Regulator approval required
What the authority says
Includes firms engaged in designing, creating commercial advertising to display in a printed medium such as a newspaper, magazine, periodicals, and also placing in radio, television, the Internet and other media
IFZA activity catalogue · synced 4 September 2026
Where you can licence this
| Authority | Status | Code | Licence type | Approval | Facility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IFZA (Dubai) | Listed | Code7310006 | Licence typeProfessional | ApprovalRequired before the licence issues | FacilityNot restricted in the catalogue |
| Ajman Free Zone | Listed | CodeAM-11442, AM-11576 | Licence typeServices | ApprovalNot stated | FacilityOffice, Virtual office |
| Dubai mainland (DET) | Not verifiedWe hold no DET activity catalogue | Code— | Licence type— | Approval— | Facility— |
Catalogue evidence, not legal advice. Authorities change activity lists without notice — confirm before you file.
Routes that list this activity
- IFZA (Dubai)Dubai address, available with Dubai Setup IndexFrom, no visaAED 12,900
Updated
Open guide - Ajman Free ZoneLower cost, available with Dubai Setup IndexFrom, no visaAED 5,555
Updated
Open guide
A route listing the activity is a starting point. The authority confirms eligibility when you apply.
Facility and premises restrictions
- Ajman Free Zone AM-11442 facilities
- Office, Virtual office
Third-party approvals
National Media Council
Before licenceIFZA (Dubai)Read the authority’s process note
The activity requires approval from the Ministry of Culture and Youth, and this will be Before the license is issued. Once the required documents are generated in the final stage (after the license application passes the security check), we will send the documents across to apply for the approval. The client must apply for approval after the license is issued. Client must access https://eservices.mcy.gov.ae/#/page/login// Client needs to create an account > Confirm > commercial license > media licensing service > choose the required activity Requirements: • Trade License for existing companies/ initial approval (from IFZA) • TPA Letter (from IFZA) • A copy of the trade name reservation certificate (from IFZA) Fees 5000 AED. Renewable every year, Fees: 2500 AED
Free zone or mainland
- Both IFZA in Dubai and Ajman Free Zone list this activity, so the choice is a Dubai licence address against a lower package cost.
- We hold no Dubai DET record for this activity, so treat mainland as unverified here rather than unavailable.
- National Media Council clearance is required before the licence issues, which breaks any advertised same-week timeline.
Also catalogued elsewhere
The same activity name appears in other authority catalogues we track. This is a name match, not a legal equivalence, and Dubai Setup Index does not file in these zones.
- Meydan Free Zone7310.91
Related activities
- Mobile Cars AdvertisementsAjman Free Zone
- Audio-visual Devices and Network AdvertisementsAjman Free Zone
- AdvertisingAjman Free Zone
- Wholesale of Advertisement Media and Instruments Trading - Import & ExportAjman Free Zone
- Advertising Researches & ConsultanciesIFZA (Dubai) · Ajman Free Zone
- Advertising Services via WebsitesIFZA (Dubai) · Ajman Free Zone
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FAQ
Can I add more activities to a Advertisement Designing & Producing licence later?
Usually yes, as a licence amendment, subject to the authority's rules and any extra approval attached to the new line.
Does this activity need third-party approval?
Yes. National Media Council must clear the activity before the licence issues, so build that step into your timeline.
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