Sharjah Media City (SHAMS) Free Zone

Creative and media-friendly free zone with affordable setup options

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About Sharjah Media City Free Zone SMCFZ

Sharjah Media City (Shams) was launched in February 2017 to act as a catalyst for creative and media businesses to grow and thrive. Aiming to be a world-class media hub for innovative facilities and services, Shams covers a wide range of business activities available for those wishing to embark on their entrepreneurial journey in the UAE.

WHY CHOOSE SMCFZ FOR YOUR BUSINESS?

Explore the unique advantages that make SMCFZ a top choice for global entrepreneurs and investors.

TAX EFFICIENCY

Shams Free Zone offers low corporate tax, ensuring business profitability.

HIGH PRIVACY PROTECTION

Comprehensive privacy laws ensure confidentiality of shareholder information.

SIMPLE SETUP PROCESS

Get your company up and running in days.*

STRATEGIC UAE LOCATION

Access global markets from a dynamic free zone.

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Company Formation in the UAE
IN 5 SIMPLE STEPS

Select your
Company Type

Get a License Notification

Start your Residency Process

Rapid Bank Account Opening

COMPANY FORMATION In SMCFZ

Benefits & Characteristics

Allowing to apply residency visas in the UAE
Physical presence not necessary in the UAE to setup your company
No restrictions on the number of shareholders and subject to the approval of the authority
External approvals are not included & subject to standard prices by the relevant authorities

Types of license

SERVICE LICENSE

It allows for production, re-production, transformation and distribution of services. Service license includes rendering services as a primary objective and utilizing goods to provide them.

TRADING LICENSE

Selling goods within Shams or importing and exporting of goods. It includes movement of goods, wholesale and retail sale of goods and rendering of services related to the sale of these goods.

INDUSTRIAL LICENSE

It allows for production, re-production, transformation and manufacturing of goods.

E-COMMERCE LICENSE

This license is offered to investors interested to explore opportunity to sell online using different platforms.

Documents Required

Colored passport copy, Colored entry stamp copy, Copy of tourist visa if applicable, Address proof in home country.

Additional documents may be needed at any point during the incorporation process at the discretion of the license issuing authority.*

CUSTOMER
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WHY BUSINESSES CHOOSE US FOR COMPANY FORMATION

December 18, 2024

Fast and reliable service. Account manager was responding fast and always to the spot.