Free Zone License
Sharjah Media City Free Zone (Shams)
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Sharjah Media City Free Zone (SHAMS) Benefits
Join a world-class hub for media and creativity with 100% ownership and repatriation, tax exclusions and a strategic location in the UAE’s centre for culture and heritage.
Launched in 2017, Sharjah Media City Free Zone (Shams) is a leading hub for start-ups, SMEs and established businesses in the media and creative industries. With Business Incorporation Zone, you can combine a strategic location with significant tax benefits and unrivalled networking opportunities.
Wide range of business activities
Choose from a comprehensive range of business activities, available on the same business license.
Cost-effective start-up options
Affordable and easy business setup in Sharjah
Zero paid-up share capital
No need for large down payments
100% business ownership and repatriation
Retain total control of your business and enjoy 0% corporate and personal income tax
Visa registration
Allocation of up to 6 visas on a shared desk facility
Strategic location
Commercial office complexes, creative units and plazas in the UAE’s centre for culture and heritage
Exclusive networking opportunities
Become part of a world-class hub for media and creativity
Your journey starts here
Business Incorporation Zone offers a wide range of business support services.
How to set up your business in Sharjah Media City Free Zone (Shams)
Sharjah company setup is fast, easy and convenient.
Here’s a simple overview of the process:
Prepare your documents
You’ll need to ensure you have your paperwork in order to set up your business, from passport copies to no-objection letters.
Purchase a business license
To operate your business, you need to have the right license. There are a few options for you to choose from in Shams: Service, Production and Industrial
Arrange your working visa
Businesses require working visas for legal residence. You’ll need to ensure you have the correct entry working permits for your employees.
Set up your bank account
Setting up a corporate bank account in the UAE can be a confusing process but at Business Incorporation Zone we can help you to select, apply and open one that ticks every box.
What our valued customers say
Don’t take our word for it, take theirs..
Vyacheslav Malkov
“I was recommended by a friend to go to Business Incorporation Zone to help set up my business, and I wasn’t disappointed. Everything from my trading license to my visa was set up relatively quickly and pain free.”
Volha Ramanouskaya
“Thank you very much for your help in opening my company! I am very grateful for your approach to client care.”
Lisa Marie Fernandes D’Souza
“I had initially spoken to a member of your team due to my tight deadlines and was unclear on the whole process, but your immediate response made sure I was attended to.”