Special Effects Production licence in the UAE
Special Effects Production 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)
- 5911007
- Dubai mainland (DET)
- 5911007
What the authority says
Includes TV studios, equipped for TV and movie filming and for taking shots of special effects, artifices and tricks, through filming the same and tracking them on the tape previously filmed in open scenes or indoors or through using the computer, cartoon
IFZA activity catalogue · synced 5 September 2026
Where you can licence this
| Authority | Status | Code | Licence type | Approval | Facility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IFZA (Dubai) | Listed | Code5911007 | Licence typeProfessional | ApprovalNone flagged | FacilityNot restricted in the catalogue |
| Ajman Free Zone | Not listed under this name | Code— | Licence type— | Approval— | Facility— |
| Dubai mainland (DET) | Listed | Code5911007 | Licence typeProfessional | ApprovalNot stated | FacilityNot restricted in the catalogue |
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 - Dubai mainland (DET)Onshore trading rights, Ejari premisesFrom, no visaAED 14,000
Updated
Open guide
A route listing the activity is a starting point. The authority confirms eligibility when you apply.
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.
- Dubai mainland under DET lets you invoice UAE mainland clients directly, but it expects Ejari-registered premises and runs longer than a free-zone desk package.
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 Zone5911.99
- SPC Free Zone5911.09
Related activities
- Cartoons ProductionDubai mainland (DET)
- Documentaries ProductionIFZA (Dubai) · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Theatrical ProductionIFZA (Dubai) · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Motion Picture ProductionDubai mainland (DET)
- Gaming Content ProductionAjman Free Zone · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Television Programs and Series ProductionAjman Free Zone
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FAQ
Can I add more activities to a Special Effects Production 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?
The catalogue rows we hold for this activity carry no prior-approval flag. Re-check the live authority catalogue before filing, since flags change.
Licence Special Effects Production with Dubai Setup Index
Compare free-zone and Dubai mainland requirements for costs, premises and how you invoice.