License types
Service license
Trading license
Industrial license
Holding license
Social media influencer license
SHAMS
Sharjah Media City
SHAMS caters to business of all sizes, from small startups right through to corporate giants.
What is SHAMS?
Sharjah Media City (SHAMS) is a relatively new free zone and launched in early 2017 targeting media startups. Sharjah is a sought-after location for company setup in the UAE. Not only is it the third largest emirate, but it also borders Dubai, giving businesses the desired proximity whilst catering to budget-conscious setups.
Location
Al Messaned
Sharjah, UAE
Advantages of SHAMS company setup
- Wide range of business activities available on one business license
- Company documents issued within days
- 100% foreign ownership
- Physical presence not required for incorporation
- Companies have limited liability
- Ability to appoint corporate directors and corporate managers for your company
- – 100% repatriation of capital and profits
- 100% repatriation of capital and profits
- 0% corporate or personal income tax
- Allocation of up to 6 visas on a shared desk facility
- Located 15 minutes from Sharjah International Airport and 30 minutes from Dubai International Airport
- No audit or bookkeeping requirements
License types
Service license
Trading license
Industrial license
Holding license
Social influencer license
SHAMS company structures
SHAMS company structures
- Shams LLC
- Shams branch
Processing time
- License: 1-2 business days (approximate)
- Establishment card (Immigration Card): 10 business days (approximate)
- Visa application process: 7 business days (approximate)
- E-channel: 24 hours
Office type
- Virtual office
- Dedicated desk
- Shared desk
- Dedicated office
- Creative units
Select a free zone region
of your interest
- Abu Dhabi Airport Free Zone (ADAFZ)
- Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KIZAD)
- Masdar City Free Zone (MCFZ)
- Ajman Free Zone (AFZ)
- Ajman Media City Free Zone (AMCFZ)
- Dubai Multi Commodities Center (DMCC)
- Dubai Design District (D3)
- Dubai South / Dubai World Central (DWC)
- Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC)
- Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA)
- Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Campus (DTEC)
- Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority (DAFZA)
- Fujairah Free Zone Authority (FFZA)
- Creative City Fujairah Free Zone (CCFZ)
- International Free Zone Authority (IFZA)
- Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ)
- Sharjah Media City (SHAMS)
- Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone (UAQFTZ)