Free Zone · Sharjah
SHAMS Free Zone Company Formation
Establish your business in SHAMS (Sharjah Media City), a dynamic UAE free zone supporting entrepreneurs, creative professionals, consultants, startups, and digital businesses with flexible company formation solutions.
Flexible company formation for media, creative, consultancy, technology, and commercial businesses.
100% Foreign Ownership
Fast Approvals
Wide Range of Activities
UAE Residence Visa Eligibility
About SHAMS (Sharjah Media City)
SHAMS (Sharjah Media City) is a UAE free zone established to support entrepreneurs, startups, freelancers, SMEs, and international businesses across creative, media, technology, consultancy, commercial, and service industries. Located in Sharjah, SHAMS offers flexible company formation solutions with a broad selection of licensed business activities designed to support modern and digital businesses. Companies established in SHAMS benefit from 100% foreign ownership, streamlined digital incorporation services, flexible workspace options, and eligibility to apply for UAE residence visas in accordance with applicable regulations. While originally established to support media and creative industries, SHAMS today accommodates businesses across a wide range of commercial and professional sectors.
Learn more about SHAMS (Sharjah Media City)Why Choose SHAMS (Sharjah Media City)?
- 100% foreign ownership
- Extensive range of approved business activities
- Suitable for startups, SMEs, freelancers, and international businesses
- Flexible office and workspace solutions
- UAE residence visa eligibility
- Fully digital company registration process
Business Activities
SHAMS offers a wide selection of approved business activities across media, marketing, advertising, consultancy, technology, software development, education, design, photography, publishing, trading, e-commerce, professional services, and many other sectors. Certain regulated activities may require approvals from the relevant UAE authorities.
Business Activities List
Full list of approved activities
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License Types
Media License
Suitable for businesses involved in advertising, publishing, broadcasting, content creation, photography, videography, digital media, public relations, branding, and other approved media-related activities.
Service License
Designed for consultancy firms and businesses providing professional, technical, management, IT, education, marketing, engineering, and other approved service activities.
Commercial License
Issued to businesses engaged in buying, selling, importing, exporting, wholesale, retail, distribution, and other approved commercial trading activities.
E-Commerce License
Suitable for businesses conducting online retail, digital marketplaces, internet-based trading, and other approved e-commerce activities through online platforms.
Packages
SPC Free Zone Business License (1 Visa)
Start your business from AED 12,500 with an SPC Free Zone Business License (1 Visa). Includes 1 UAE residence visa, 100% foreign ownership, fast company formation, and flexible licensing in one of the UAE's most affordable free zones.
AED 12,500
All Inclusive
SPC Free Zone Business License (0 Visa)
Start your business from AED 5,750 with an SPC Free Zone Business License (0 Visa). Enjoy 100% foreign ownership, fast company formation, flexible licensing, and one of the UAE's most affordable business setup solutions without requiring a residence visa.
AED 5,749
All Inclusive
SHAMS (Sharjah Media City) Zero Visa Package
Launch your business in SHAMS Free Zone with a cost-effective zero visa package featuring 100% foreign ownership, Flexi Desk facilities, and fast online company formation.
AED 5,750
All Inclusive
Prices exclude government fees and third-party costs. *Terms and conditions apply.
Required Documents
- Passport copy of each shareholder
- Passport-size photograph
- Proposed company name
- Business activity details
- Emirates ID and UAE visa copy (if applicable)
Setup Process in 5 Steps
Business Consultation
Trade Name & Initial Approval
Document Preparation
Licence Processing & Registration
Immigration & Visa Services
FAQs
SHAMS (Sharjah Media City) is a UAE free zone established in Sharjah that supports entrepreneurs, startups, SMEs, freelancers, and international businesses across media, technology, consultancy, commercial, and creative sectors.
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Disclaimer: All prices shown are indicative starting estimates and may vary depending on the selected business activity, jurisdiction, authority fees, visa quota, office requirements, and government charges applicable at the time of application. Final quotations are shared after a consultation and are subject to change without prior notice.