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

Processing time

Office type

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