Membership Procedures in the Association

1

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

2

Apply for Membership

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

3

Apply for Membership

Steps Illustration

How to Register for an EPA Membership

Steps Illustration

1

Provide Required Documents

  • A valid trade license that includes activities related to publishing across all categories (publishing, selling,
  • distribution, and trade).
  • Establishment Certificate 
  • A valid media license certificate from UAE Media Council (if available) that includes publishing activities aligned with
  • those in the trade license.
  • Emirates ID
  • Passport Copy
  • IBAN Certificate
  • 2

    Fill the Membership Application

  • Visit EPA’s website
  • (link to the registration form).
  • Select "Join EPA"
  • Fill the information required and attach the documents.
  • Pay the membership fee: 300 AED, Renewable Annually.
  • 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.

    3

    Apply for Membership