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A Repository of Past Legislation and Circulars

 

Archived laws, regulations, decisions and circulars related to DDA and business operations in the Free Zone.

To verify the enforceability and validity of the legislation available in the archive, please contact the Authority.

  • Laws, Regulations and Decisions
  • Circulars &
    Announcements
Laws, Regulations and Decisions
Laws, Regulations and Decisions
Laws
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. (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
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
Companies Regulations:
Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone Private Companies Regulations, issued on 9 April 2003
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
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. (3) of 2004 Concerning the Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone Private Companies Regulations 2003 (Due Diligence by the Authority on Shareholders in Free Zone Limited Liability Companies), issued on 14 October 2004
Licensing Regulations:
Decision No. (1) of 2014 Concerning Licence 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, Energy and Environment Park and Dubai Design District
Article 15 of Decision No. (1) of 2012 Community Fee
Decision No. (2) of 2012 Concerning licensing of hotel owners and operators in the Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone. Issued in Dubai on August 28 2012
Decision No. (2) of 2008 Concerning Penalties for Breach of the Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone Licensing Regulations 2003. Issued in Dubai on February 3 2008
Decision No. (4) of 2008 Concerning Amendment of Decision No. (1) of 2008, 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 in Dubai on June 23 2008
Decision No. (2) of 2005 Concerning Advertising by Knowledge Village Licensees. Issued in Dubai on June 1 2005
Broadcasting & Publishing Regulations and Codes:
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
The Dubai Technology And Media Free Zone Codes Of Guidance 2003
Circulars &
Announcements
Planning & Development
Circular 277: DDA HSE Officer Mobile App
Registration & Licensing
Circular 302: 2018 Licensing Categories Decision
Circular 273: 12/04/2018 Permit for food and beverage services during Ramadan
24/09/2012 Renewal of Property Management Services License
01/09/2010 Customs Notice Concerning imposing Knowledge Dirham
30/05/2010 Notice to Beauty Saloon Operators
01/04/2010 Notice to Hotel Operators
14/12/2008 Notice to Licensees leasing office space in buildings owned and managed by third parties in the TECOM Zone (PMS Tenants)
14/12/2008 Notice to Licensees holding a license for the Property Management Services (PMS) Segment
12/09/2006 Company Letterheads