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Sharjah Media City Free Zone (SHAMS) Freezone Company Setup
Start your business journey in Sharjah Media City Free Zone with ease. Enjoy flexible setup, creative industry focus, and complete foreign ownership benefits.
- 100% foreign ownership
- Affordable license packages
- No physical office required
- Wide range of business activities






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Why Choose (SHAMS) Freezone
The approximate processing time for setting up a company in SHAMS Free Zone is typically 2 to 4 weeks, depending on the license type and documentation provided, ensuring a smooth and efficient setup process.
Approximate Processing Time
- License : 1-2 business days
- Establishment: 10 business days
- Visa application process: 7 business days
- E-channel: 24 hours
About
About SHAMS
Established in 2017, Sharjah Media City (SHAMS) is a modern Free Zone ideal for media-focused startups. Located next to Dubai, SHAMS offers strategic access and cost-effective business solutions. It attracts entrepreneurs and enterprises of all sizes, making it a preferred destination for innovative and budget-conscious business setups in the UAE.
Approximate Processing Time
- Variety of activities
- Fast document processing
- Full foreign ownership
- No physical presence
- Limited company liability
- Corporate directors allowed
- Capital and profits repatriation
- Zero income tax
- Up to 6 visas
- Strategic location advantage
Popular business
Popular business activities at SHAMS:
Manufacturing Sector
Information Technology
Automotive Repairs
Creative Industries
Trade Services
Hospitality Services
Financial Services
Logistics Operations
Business Support
Education Services
Business licenses
Types of business licenses
Service License
It permits the production, re-production, transformation, and distribution of services. A Service License is granted to businesses whose primary activity is to render services, with the option to utilize goods as part of delivering those services.
Trading License
This license covers selling goods within SHAMS, as well as the import and export of goods. It includes the movement, wholesale, and retail of products, along with the provision of services related to the sale of these goods.
Industrial License
It allows for production, re-production, transformation and manufacturing of goods.
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