Audio Recorded Media Distribution licence in the UAE
Audio Recorded Media Distribution 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)
- 5920006
Regulator approval required
What the authority says
Includes firms authorized to administer sound recordings and music on behalf of the copyright owners by distributing the original master recordings produced on cassettes, discs, and digital media or downloaded from the internet to be played directly to the public in hotels, restaurants, shopping malls and public places.
IFZA activity catalogue · synced 4 September 2026
Where you can licence this
| Authority | Status | Code | Licence type | Approval | Facility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IFZA (Dubai) | Listed | Code5920006 | Licence typeCommercial | ApprovalRequired before the licence issues | FacilityNot restricted in the catalogue |
| Ajman Free Zone | Not listed under this name | Code— | Licence type— | Approval— | Facility— |
| 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
A route listing the activity is a starting point. The authority confirms eligibility when you apply.
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
- IFZA lists this activity; Ajman Free Zone does not carry it under the same name, so confirm the Ajman catalogue before switching lanes.
- 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 Zone5920.98
- SPC Free Zone5925
Related activities
- Audio Recorded Media TradingIFZA (Dubai)
- Audio Recorded Media Reproduction StudioIFZA (Dubai)
- Visual Recorded Media DistributionAjman Free Zone · Ajman Free Zone
- Visual Recorded Media TradingIFZA (Dubai)
- Audio-visual, Recording Equipment & Accessories TradingIFZA (Dubai)
- Power Generation, Transmission & Distribution Equipment TradingIFZA (Dubai)
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FAQ
Can I add more activities to a Audio Recorded Media Distribution 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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