Sharjah Media City Free Zone (Shams)
Set up your new company in the UAE’s premier hub for media and creative industries.
About Sharjah Media City Free Zone
Launch your business in the free zone’s thriving creative and digital hub.
Sharjah Media City (Shams), situated in the cultural capital of the UAE, is a vibrant center for business and entertainment. Launched in January 2017, Shams was established with the vision of becoming a world-class hub for media and creativity. The free zone offers licensing opportunities for businesses in the media, technology, and creative sectors. By setting up your company in Shams through Creative Zone, you become part of a progressive, innovation-driven community.
Most popular business activities in Shams are:
- Media & creative businesses
- General trading
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Professional services
- Consultancy
About Sharjah Media City Free Zone
Tap into the unique business opportunities at Shams and feel empowered and inspired to grow your venture.
All Shams members enjoy unparalleled business competitive benefits, including:
- Suitable location just 15 minutes from Dubai Airport and 5 minutes from Sharjah Airport
- Limited liability for companies
- Access to world-class innovative facilities such as commercial office complexes, flexible and personalized creative units, meeting rooms, residential areas
- Allocation of up to 6 visas for a shared desk facility
Advantages of business setup in the Sharjah Media City Free Zone
Safe and progressive environment for company formation
Sharjah Media City Free Zone (Shams) is a dynamic and rapidly expanding media hub, perfectly suited for startups, SMEs, and established corporations alike. Offering a variety of exclusive benefits, Shams provides investors with a simple and efficient pathway to launch their businesses.
100% foreign ownership
Shams offers investors 100% repatriation of capital and profits as well as ownership
Minimised taxes
0% personal income tax
Great UAE visas package
Allocation of up to 6 visas in a shared desk facility and up to 12 on a dedicated desk facility
A wide range of business activities
Wide range of business activities available on the same business license
Strategic location
Strategically located near JLT, Dubai Marina, Business Bay, and the Burj Khalifa.
Convenient and easy registration process
Shareholders are not required to be physically present to incorporate a company
Free Zone’s commercial facilities
A wide range of top-quality facilities available in Sharjah Media City Free Zone
Shams offers three additional facility options beyond the existing shared desk setup: dedicated desk, shared office, and dedicated office. Each facility is thoughtfully designed to meet clients’ unique needs, providing access to Wi-Fi, printing services, and meeting rooms.
We offer tailored business setup packages, keep you informed about current offers, present a selection of the top facilities in Shams, and support you throughout the entire company formation process—ensuring continued professional assistance even after your business license is issued.
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Types of business licenses in Sharjah Media City Free Zone
Choose one of types of licenses issued in Shams Free Zone
Shams Free Zone offers a fully digital, streamlined registration process, making company setup fast and hassle-free. Entrepreneurs can choose between two business structures: Shams LLC, an independent legal entity, or a Shams branch, which operates as an extension of an existing parent company.
Shams supports over 120 business activities across three main categories media, wholesale and retail, and services and consultancy making it a versatile option for a wide range of industries.
The following license types are available in Shams:
- Media License
- Service License
- Trade License
- Industrial License
How can we help?
Backed by over 16 years of expertise, we support you through every step of establishing your company in the Dubai South Free Zone
Understanding how valuable our clients’ time is, we ensure a hassle-free UAE Residence Visa process by offering hotel pick-up, transportation to government authorities, and drop-off back at their hotels eliminating the stress of managing medical tests and document submissions on their own.
The benefits of working with us that you can’t miss:
Our experienced and dependable team brings in-depth knowledge of local laws and regulations, along with strong relationships with UAE authorities, top free zones, and both local and international banks. We’ll guide you through every step of setting up your company in the DWTC, delivering highly personalized support to help you succeed in the UAE.
Our Services
Tailored packages designed to suit all your business requirements.
If you’re planning to establish a business in DWTC, Investbizcsp is ready to offer comprehensive support from creating a personalized setup package and building the ideal company structure to securing the right facility and guiding you toward success in one of the UAE’s fastest-growing free zones.
Below are the most popular management consulting packages offered by Investbizcsp. Our services go far beyond just business setup and immigration assistance we take the time to thoroughly understand your needs and deliver tailored solutions for your business. We support you throughout the entire process, including company formation, immigration for your family and team, bank account opening, and comprehensive post-establishment assistance. For a customized proposal suited to your business in the UAE, reach out to our Business Setup Experts.
Below you will find the list of services included in our Business Setup Package:
- Business setup consultancy
- Timely updates provided throughout the entire process.
- Initial approval includes company name, business activity, and shareholder structure.
- Preparation of a concise business plan summary.
- Company registration
- Facility arrangement (Business Park)
- Company licensing
- Establishment card
- Company stamp
- Company letterhead
- Company profile
- Accounts Guide for UAE Businesses not registered for VAT
- FREE Documents Expiration Notifications after one year
Below you will find the list of services included in our UAE Resident Visa Package and related costs:
- Evaluation of Individual Documents
- Verification of Required Documentation
- Entry Permit Processing
- Typing Services for Medical Test and Emirates ID
- Complete Support During Medical Test, Including Transportation
- Comprehensive Support for Emirates ID Biometrics, Including Transportation
- Visa Stamping Facilitation
- Emirates ID Collection
- Complimentary Document Expiry Notifications for Up to 3 Years
Below you will find the list of services included in our Bank Account Opening Package:
- Evaluation of Individual or Corporate Background
- Preparation of Required Documents, Including a Customized Company Profile for Banks
- Pre-Application Coordination with the Bank’s Relationship Officer
- Arrangement of Meeting with the Relationship Officer
- Complete Support During the Bank Account Opening Process and Interview
- Ongoing Follow-Up Until Account Activation
- Regular Status Updates
- Introduction to Your Dedicated Relationship Manager
- Up to 400 Monthly Transactions
- Daily Recording of Sales, Purchases, and General Transactions
- Monthly Accounting Reports: Sales, Accounts Receivable & Payable, Cash & Bank Reconciliation, and Expense Summary
- Monthly Management Reports: Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Cash Flow Statement
- Quarterly Management Overview Reports
- Maintenance of Fixed Asset Register
- Comprehensive Financial Analysis
- Quarterly VAT Return Filing
- Annual Financial Reporting
- Year-End Calculation of End-of-Service Benefits and Gratuity
- Dedicated Account Manager for Ongoing Support
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