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Sharjah Media City Free Zone (SHAMS) Freezone Company Setup

Launched in early 2017, Sharjah Media City (SHAMS) is a relatively new free zone targeting media startups. Not only is Sharjah the third largest emirate, but it also borders Dubai, giving businesses the desired proximity whilst catering to budget-conscious setups making it a sough-after location. SHAMS caters to businesses of all sizes, from small startups to corporate giants.

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Types of Licenses

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Start your business journey in the UAE with SHAMS through a setup process that’s simple, fast, and cost-effective. From licensing to approvals, everything is structured to help you get started with ease and clarity.

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.

Best for: Multiple shareholders, Partnerships

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.

Best for: Import, Export, Trading businesses

Industrial License

It allows for production, re-production, transformation, and manufacturing of goods.
It also supports industrial operations and value-added processing activities.

Best for: Manufacturing, Production, Processing

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Advantages of SHAMS license:

  • 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 managers for your company
  • 100% repatriation of capital and profits
  • 0% corporate or personal income tax
  • Allocation of up to 6 visas on a shared desk facility
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