Sharjah Media City Free Zone (Shams) is a free zone located in Sharjah, UAE. It is an ideal choice for branches that want to expand their business due to its simple establishment process and cost-effective pricing. Sharjah Media City Free Zone is only a 10-minute drive from Dubai and has a strategic location. The free zone offers a rich range of business activities, covering more than 120 businesses in three major categories: media, wholesale and retail, and services and consulting. In addition, Sharjah Media City Free Zone also provides humanized corporate services and execution solutions, is committed to creating a mutually beneficial business environment, and promotes business exchanges and cultural and entertainment activities through corporate exchange platforms. Sharjah Media City Free Zone has successfully attracted a large number of companies to settle in, including companies in multiple industries such as publishing, printing, translation, business, administration and legal consulting. Its advanced facilities and high-quality services have attracted knowledge-based start-ups and projects, further consolidating its important position in future economic development.

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Shams Company Advantages Shams Company is suitable for the industry Licenses that Shams can issue Shams Company Registration Type Shams Company Registration Document Requirements

Shams Company Advantages

1. Diversification of business activities: Shams offers more than 1,500 business activities to choose from, and companies can diversify their operations according to their business needs and market conditions.

2. Geographical advantages: Shams Free Trade Zone is strategically located close to Sharjah International Airport, which is convenient for logistics and import and export trade.

3. Convenient registration: Shams' registration process is simple and fast, and companies can complete registration within 3-5 working days.

4. License validity period: Shams allows companies to obtain a trade license with a maximum validity period of 10 years.

5. Tax burden advantages: Companies registered in Shams can enjoy a variety of tax incentives, such as exemption from income tax and corporate tax.

Shams Company is suitable for the industry

1. Media companies: including news agencies, TV stations, radio stations, online media platforms, etc.

2. Advertising companies: companies that provide advertising design, production and marketing services.

3. Public relations companies: companies engaged in public relations consulting and execution.

4. Design companies: companies that provide services such as graphic design, product design, UI/UX design, etc.

Licenses that Shams can issue

Sharjah Media City Free Zone Company (Shams) issues service, industrial and trade licenses.

Shams Company Registration Type

1. FZE (Free Zone Enterprise): can have only one shareholder, which can be an individual or a corporate entity.

2. FZCO (Free Zone Company): can have multiple shareholders, up to seven, applicable to individuals and/or corporate entities.

Shams Company Registration Document Requirements

•Individual Shareholders: Passport copies of shareholders and managers, residence visa copies and Emirates ID (for UAE residents), latest entry stamp/visit visa copies, passport-sized photos of shareholders and managers, proof of address are required.

•Corporate Shareholders: Articles of Association (MOA) and Articles of Association (AOA), Business License, Certificate of Incorporation, Board Resolution are required. All these documents must be authenticated by the UAE Embassy in the country of origin and the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).