Membership Procedures in the Association
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Provide the required Documents
- A valid commercial license that includes activities related to publishing in all its names (publishing / selling / distribution / trading)
- A Contract Establishment
- A valid Media License (if applicable) includes publishing activities identical to the activities in the commercial license
- Emirati ID
- A copy of the passport
- International Bank Account Number (IBAN) certificate
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Apply for Membership
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Visit the Association's Website:
(Link to registration form) - Choose (Join the association)
- Filling Data and attach the required documents
- Payment of membership fees: (300) UAE dirhams, renewed annually
Benefits of membership in the Emirates Publishers Association:
1. Exemption from import fees on books and publications, in accordance with the agreement with the Emirates Media Council.
2. Providing free spaces at international book fairs.
3. Displaying the publications of member publishers at international book fairs using QR Code technology to contribute to delivering Emirati books to the global market
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Apply for Membership

How to Register for an EPA Membership

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Provide Required Documents
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Fill the Membership Application
Membership Benefits:
1. Exemption from import fees for books and publications as per the agreement with the UAE Media Council.
2. Free exhibiting spaces at international book fairs.
3. Display of member publications at international book fairs using QR code technology to promote Emirati books in the global market.
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