SHAMS
Sharjah Media City Free Zone (SHAMS) Freezone Company Setup
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Estimated Processing Timeline
Setup Timeline:
1-2 business days
Processing Time:
Around 10 working days
Setup Duration:
Around 10 working days
Setup Duration:
Typically 7 working days
Timeline:
Within 24 hours
About SHAMS:
Established in 2017, Sharjah Media City (SHAMS) is a fast-growing free zone offering affordable and flexible solutions for media, creative, and business ventures. With its strategic location near Dubai, SHAMS provides modern facilities and a wide range of activities, making it ideal for startups and established companies alike.
Benefits of a SHAMS License
- Access to multiple business activities under a single license
- Quick issuance of company documents within a few days
- Full foreign ownership permitted
- No requirement for physical presence during incorporation
- Limited liability protection for shareholders
- Option to appoint corporate managers and directors
- 100% repatriation of profits and invested capital
- Zero corporate and personal income tax
- Eligibility for up to 6 visas with a shared desk package
- Strategic location: 15 minutes from Sharjah Airport and 30 minutes from Dubai International Airport
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Business Licenses & Activities :
Trading License
Enables the buying, selling, and distribution of goods locally or internationally. A trading license allows businesses to conduct commercial transactions as the primary activity.
Industrial License
Permits manufacturing, assembly, or processing of products. Industrial licenses cover production activities, using raw materials and equipment to create finished goods.
Professional License
Designed for individuals or firms providing specialized services or consultancy. Professional licenses focus on knowledge-based activities rather than trading physical goods.
Top Business Activities at SHAMS
- Access to multiple business activities under a single license
- Quick issuance of company documents within a few days
- Full foreign ownership permitted
- No requirement for physical presence during incorporation
- Limited liability protection for shareholders
- Option to appoint corporate managers and directors
- 100% repatriation of profits and invested capital
- Zero corporate and personal income tax
- Eligibility for up to 6 visas with a shared desk package
- Strategic location: 15 minutes from Sharjah Airport and 30 minutes from Dubai International Airport
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