Laws and Regulations Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone Authority Laws & Decisions
Dubai Technology & Media Free Zone has it's own laws that govern licensee operations in the Free Zone. These laws are enacted by the Ruler of Dubai and apply only in the Free Zone.
The laws that govern company activities within Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone can be viewed here:
Establishment of Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone
- Law No. 1 of 2000 of the Emirate of Dubai establishing the Dubai Technology, Electronic Commerce and Media Free Zone, issued on 29 January 2000
- Law No. 9 of 2003 of the Emirate of Dubai amending Law No. 1 of 2000 establishing the Dubai Technology, Electronic Commerce and Media Free Zone, issued on 22 November 2003
- Law No. 11 of 2004 of the Emirate of Dubai amending Law No. 1 of 2000 establishing the Dubai Technology, Electronic Commerce and Media Free Zone, issued on 17 October 2004
- Law No. 1 of 2006 of the Emirate of Dubai amending Law No. 1 of 2000 establishing the Dubai Technology, Electronic Commerce and Media Free Zone, issued on 6 February 2006
- Decision No. 1 of 2007 Concerning Authorised Signatories for the Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone, issued on 3 January 2007
Private Companies
- Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone Private Companies Regulations, issued on 9 April 2003
- Decision No. 3 of 2004 Concerning the Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone Private Companies Regulation s 2003 (Due Diligence by the Authority on Shareholders in Free Zone Limited Liability Companies), issued on 14 October 2004
- Decision No. 1 of 2005 Concerning the Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone Private Companies Regulation (Changing the name of a Free Zone Limited Liability Company), issued on 15 February 2005
- Decision No. 2 of 2010 Concerning Continuation of Companies under the Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone Private Companies Regulation 2003, issued on 30 May 2010
Licensing Regulation
- Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone Licensing Regulations, issued on 25 September2003
- Decision No. 2 of 2005 Concerning Advertising by Knowledge Village Licensees, issued on 1st June 2005
- Decision No. 2 of 2008 concerning Penalties for Breach of the Dubai Media Free Zone Licensing Regulations 2003, issued on 3 February 2008
- Decision No. 2 of 2006 Concerning Licensing of Hotels and Leisure Services in the Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone, issued on 19 October 2006
- Decision No. 1 of 2008 Concerning License Categories for the Business Units under the TECOM Zone
- Decision No. 4 of 2008 Concerning Additional Licensing Requirements for Certain Licensees under the Publishing Segment and Penalties for Breach of Such additional Licensing Requirements, pursuant to the Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone Licensing Regulations 2003, issued on 23 June 2008
- Decision No. 1 of 2011 Concerning License Categories for Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City, Dubai Knowledge Village, Dubai International Academic City, Dubai Outsource Zone, International Media Production Zone, Dubai Studio City, Dubai Biotechnology and Research Park and Energy & Environment Park, issued on 15 May 2011
Broadcasting and Publishing
- Dubai Technology and Media Free zone Broadcasting and Publications Standards Tribunal Regulations, issued on 4 November 2003
- Dubai Technology and Media Free zone Broadcasting and Publications Standards Tribunal Regulations – Schedule of Fees (Regulation 10.2), issued on 4 November 2003
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