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SHAMS

Sharjah Media City
SHAMS caters to business of all sizes, from small startups right through to corporate giants.

What is SHAMS?

Sharjah Media City (SHAMS) is a relatively new free zone and launched in early 2017 targeting media startups. Sharjah is a sought-after location for company setup in the UAE. Not only is it the third largest emirate, but it also borders Dubai, giving businesses the desired proximity whilst catering to budget-conscious setups.

Advantages of SHAMS company setup

  • 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 corporate managers for your company
  • – 100% repatriation of capital and profits
  • 100% repatriation of capital and profits
  • 0% corporate or personal income tax
  • Allocation of up to 6 visas on a shared desk facility
  • Located 15 minutes from Sharjah International Airport and 30 minutes from Dubai International Airport
  • No audit or bookkeeping requirements

License types

Service license

Trading license

Industrial license

Holding license

Social media influencer license

SHAMS company structures

  • Shams LLC
  • Shams branch

Processing time

  • License: 1-2 business days (approximate)
  • Establishment card (Immigration Card): 10 business days (approximate)
  • Visa application process: 7 business days (approximate)
  • E-channel: 24 hours

Office type

  • Virtual office
  • Dedicated desk
  • Shared desk
  • Dedicated office
  • Creative units

SHAMS stands for Sharjah Medi City. It’s a free zone emirate in the UAE bordering business hubs like Dubai with world-class business facilitating infrastructure. Shams is a technology hub built on smart-city themes with an evolving & entrepreneurship-enhancing environment. 

The global business hub facilitates small, medium & global business corporates with innovative & modern facilities.

Why is a Shams Business Setup a Bold & Strategic Business Move? 

  • A Shams Business Setup move has a combination of all these plus points.
  • Low business setup costs 
  • Seamless & stress-free business registration protocols
  • Multiple business undertakings on one license
  • Fast & easy access to Dubai & international airports
  • 100% foreign business ownership 
  • Zero corporate & personal income tax
  • Multiple visa allocation for shared desk facility 
  • Fastest growing business hub emirate after Dubai
  • Full profit & capital repatriation
  • Simple business incorporation protocols  
  • Extra Benefits of Shams Business Setup Locally & Globally
  • Fast connections to global & local business hubs across continents
  • Friendly and welcoming business atmosphere   
  • Global competitive centres of business excellence
  • Multi-cultural business working adaptations and assimilations

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