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SHARJAH MEDIA CITY (SHAMS)
Sharjah Media City (Shams) was launched in February 2017 to act as 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.
The license enjoys the following characteristics:
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Allowing to apply residency visas in the UAE ![]()
Physical presence not necessary in the UAE to setup your company![]()
No restrictions on the number of shareholders and subject to the approval of the authority![]()
External approvals are not included & subject to standard prices by the relevant authorities
Why Shams Free Zone:
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100% foreign ownership![]()
100% exemption on corporate and personal income tax![]()
100% repatriation of capital and profits![]()
Investors can open bank accounts locally and internationally![]()
Complete confidentiality![]()
Allocation of up to 6 visas on a shared desk facility![]()
Wide range of business activities available on the same business license![]()
Located 5 minutes from Sharjah International Airport and 15 minutes from Dubai International Airport
100% foreign ownershipTypes of license:
Service License
It allows for production, re-production, transformation and distribution of services. Service license includes rendering services as a primary objective and utilizing goods to provide them.
Trading License
Selling goods within Shams or importing and exporting of goods. It includes movement of goods, wholesale and retail sale of goods and rendering of services related to the sale of these goods.
Industrial License
It allows for production, re-production, transformation and manufacturing of goods.
E-commerce License
This license is offered to investors interested to explore opportunity to sell online using different platforms.
Additional documents may be needed at any point during the incorporation process at the discretion of the license issuing authority
5 Easy Steps to Uae Company Formation
Contact Us for a Free Consultation
SFM Dubai provides complimentary UAE and Dubai company formation consultation to existing and potential clients.
Select your Company Type
We offer many company formation options here in the UAE for Onshore, Offshore and Free Zone companies.
Get a License Notification
Company formation application process begins once all necessary documents are acquired.
Start your Residency Process
Following your Dubai Company's registration, the authorities will process and stamp your UAE residency permit.
Rapid Book Account Opening
At SFM, we feel it’s vital that a company holds corporate onshore or offshore bank account.
A few numbers and words about SFM...
SFM was founded in Geneva and Dubai in 2006 as a Corporate and Trust service provider, offering incorporation services across 25+ different jurisdictions. Over the years, we have expanded and opened offices in the Seychelles and Hong Kong. Our mission is to help entrepreneurs across the world prosper by facilitating the creation of robust corporate structures. This has not changed since we started in 2006. We continue to utilize technology to provide an efficient and outstanding service to all our clients.
While the core of our service remains company formation, we offer a multitude of ancillary services such as bank account opening, accounting & auditing and the provision of professional company officers. Backed by our regulated licenses and extensive experience in financial services, SFM experts have successfully assisted thousands of entrepreneurs to incorporate companies to expand their existing businesses or start new ventures.
SFM has received numerous awards by different authorities (both governmental and private), which strengthens our position as the world’s leading online company formation provider.
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The service we received was average, nothing outstanding... it's just a normal service expected from such a provider.
Mr. Salvatore is supportive, professional and knowledgeable.
Myriam understood our needs very fast and was really great during the process.
Excellent service provided from the beginning up to the end. I am amazed by the dedication and the kind guidance of Mrs Mafalda Silva. She was always providing prompt and accurate answers giving me the opportunity to decide wisely.
It was wonderful. Salvatore has been very cooperative and showed professional dedication to do everything needed to register my company in Delaware quickly and smoothly.
Great service. Amazing costumer care.
