Sharjah Media Free Zone (SHAMS)

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Launched in 2017 Sharjah Media City (Shams) is a catalyst for creative and media businesses to grow and thrive. Aiming to be a world-class media hub for innovative facilities and services, Shams covers a wide range of business activities available for those wishing to embark on their entrepreneurial journey in the UAE.

Core Sectors: Focus on services within IT and media. Shams offers over 120 business activities to choose from and provides you the flexibility to combine different activities on the same license.

SHAMS Advantages

Company setup options starting from AED 8,400
Wide range of business activities available on the same business license
All company documents issued within days
100% foreign ownership permitted
Shareholders are not required to be physically present in the UAE to incorporate a new company
Companies will have limited liability
Ability to appoint Corporate Directors and Corporate Managers for your company
100% repatriation of capital and profits
0% corporate or personal income tax
Quick and simple online registration process
Allocation of up to 6 visas on a shared desk facility
Located 5 minutes from Sharjah International Airport and 15 minutes from Dubai International Airport

Types of Licenses

Services
Trading
Industrial
Holding

Facilities

Offices
Virtual desks and shared desks

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Free Zone Sharjah Media Free Zone (SHAMS)
Location Sharjah Media Free Zone
Benefit Company setup options starting from AED 8,400
Share Capital Not required however, AED 50,000 recommended to be paid up within the first year of operation
Setup Timeframe 1 week
Tax Status Tax and duty exemption
Financial Audit Reports Not required however, recommended as best practice to maintain proper books of accounts