A Hub for
Digital Innovation.
Launched in Q1 2017 in the Emirate of Sharjah, SHAMS provides service businesses, tourism, and brilliant individuals with world-class infrastructure. It is a center for innovation in the media and digital world and an economical option for global entrepreneurs.
Community-Centric Approach
Sharjah Media City is a world-class free zone specially designed to accommodate innovation. SHAMS services have set a benchmark for creative media industries, allure entrepreneurs offering smart services with a holistic approach. It ensures strong relationships with talented individuals and supports local content.
Legal & Media Freedom
Governed by the laws of the United Arab Emirates and Sharjah, SHAMS nonetheless maintains legal freedom on licenses and media regulations. This allows it to inspire entrepreneurial talent and support local content creation within a worthy, dynamic community.
Licenses Offered by Shams
Service License
This license permits transformation, production, and re-production, and service distribution. It comprises rendering services as a prime objective.
Industrial License
Provides permissions for manufacturing, transformation, production, and reproduction. Ideal for businesses involved in these specific activities.
Trading License
Permits selling, exporting, and importing commodities. Involves movement of goods, retail sale, wholesaling, and associated services.
Holding License
Allows holding standalone assets and shares in other companies, including property like patents, real estate, stock, and trademarks.
Business Setup in
SHAMS Free Zone.
Choose Business Practice
Identify your core activity and choose your business practice. This is the first essential step in the SHAMS setup process.
Company Name Agreement
Agree on your company name, finalize it, and ensure it complies with naming regulations before submission.
Document Submission
Send your necessary documents to the competent authorities. Our experts make sure the application takes little more than some hours of your time.
Corporate Bank Account
Open a corporate bank account to handle your financial operations efficiently within the UAE banking system.
Visa Application
Apply for the necessary residency visas for yourself and your employees based on your specific company type and license.
Required Documentation
Setting up in SHAMS requires submitting a specific set of documents to the relevant authorities. We at Habibi assist you through the entire process.
Key Benefits of Setup
100% Tax Exemption
Full exemption from all taxes and duties with 100% foreign ownership of your corporation.
No Physical Presence
The physical presence of the company owner is NOT required for the registration of a company in SHAMS.
Simple & Quick
The entire process is simple and quick thanks to the utilization of the latest technology and smart services.
Media Exclusives
Exclusive benefits specifically available for the formation of media and related creative industries.
Cost-Effective
SHAMS is one of the most cost-effective free zones in the United Arab Emirates for startups.
2-Day Documentation
The documentation procedure can be accomplished in just two working days with proper submission.
No Annual Audit
No requirement for an annual audit and no requirement for paid-up share capital during setup.
Foreign Employees
Hiring foreign employees is permitted, facilitating access to global talent for your media business.
Corporate Branching
Permits opening of corporate entities and full repatriation of capital with free transfer of funds.
No Fund Restrictions
Absolutely no restriction on repatriation of capital and free transfer of funds globally.
Facilities in Sharjah Media City
Shams provides flexible office solutions in contemporary designed spaces that combine practicality with innovation for more than 200 business fields.