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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.
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TAX EFFICIENCY

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

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HIGH PRIVACY PROTECTION

Comprehensive privacy laws ensure confidentiality of shareholder information.

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SIMPLE SETUP PROCESS

Get your company up and running in days.*

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STRATEGIC UAE LOCATION

Access global markets from a dynamic free zone.

Company Formation in the UAE
IN 5 SIMPLE STEPS
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Contact Us for a
Free Consultation
2
Select your
Company Type
3
Get a License Notification
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Start your Residency Process
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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.
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
TESTIMONIALS
WHY BUSINESSES CHOOSE US FOR COMPANY FORMATION

December 18, 2024

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

October 17, 2024

Helpful, proactive and good communication and very fast delivery of the requested service. Excellent!

September 19, 2024

Brilliant assistance, always swift and professional replies, generally speaking... happy with SFM

August 2, 2024

The service renderade was proactive, engaged and well excecuted.
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