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SET UP YOUR COMPANY WITH SHARJAH MEDIA CITY (SHAMS)

Starting fromAED 5,760
  • 100% ownership
  • 100% repatriation of capital and profits
  • Flexible visa solutions
  • Amenities and facilities
  • 0% income tax
  • Flexible desk options
  • Quick license issuance

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Overview

Established in 2017, Sharjah Media City (SHAMS) serves as a leading media hub for businesses in the region. SHAMS is the ideal freezone for entrepreneurs and startups to grow and boost their presence in the UAE and across the middle east. SHAMS offers a business center with state-of-the-art facilities and a relaxed business environment for businesses to shape the future of media.

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Advantages of Setting Up a Business
in SHAMS Free Zone

  • 01
    Activities

    Wide range of business activities available on the same business license.

  • 02
    No physical presence

    Shareholders are not required to be physically present in the UAE to incorporate a new company.

  • 03
    Strategic location

    Located 15 minutes from Sharjah airport and 30 minutes from Dubai airport.

  • 04
    Visa eligibility

    Allocation of up to 6 visas on a shared desk facility.

  • 05
    100% foreign ownership

    Fully own your business without the need for a local partner.

  • 06
    No restrictions on profit repatriation

    100% repatriation of capital and profits.

  • 07
    Dining facilities

    Coffee shops and restaurants available.

Types of legal entities

  • 01
    LLC – Limited Liability company

    Enjoys a separate legal personality from its shareholders. Up to 50 shareholders.

  • 02
    Branch

    Belongs to the existing parent company.

Types of Licenses
in SHAMS Free Zone

  • 01
    Service license

    It allows production, re-production, transformation, and distribution of services.

  • 02
    Trading license

    It allows selling goods within SHAMS or importing and exporting of goods.

  • 03
    Social media influencer license

    It allows social media influencers to publish promotional content across their social media platforms.

  • 04
    Industrial License

    This license is for production, re-production, transformation and manufacturing of goods.

How to Set Up a SHAMS
Free Zone Company

  • 01
    Submit your application

    Submit the application along with the required documents.

  • 02
    Make payment

    Pay the required fees.

  • 03
    License issuance

    Obtain your license and start operating your business.

Documents Required
FOR BUSINESS SETUP IN SHAMS FREE ZONE

  • Individual
    Business setup form Authorized signatory form Passport copy of shareholder(s), manager(s) and director(s) Entry stamp copy/residence visa copy (if applicable) of shareholder(s), manager(s) and director(s) 2 passport size photos of shareholder(s), manager(s) and director(s)
  • Companies
    Business setup form Authorized signatory form Certificate of formation Certificate of incumbency/Good standing (if applicable) MOA Board resolution Passport copy of manager(s) and director(s) Entry stamp copy/residence visa copy (if applicable) of manager(s) and director(s) 2 passport size photos of manager(s) and director(s)
Documents of a foreign company and branch documents require attestation by the UAE embassy of the home country.
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