Set up your UAE company with SHAMS Free Zone
Sharjah Media City (SHAMS) is a fast, affordable free zone for media, creative, tech and general businesses — 100% foreign ownership, an LLC licence, up to 5 activities, and a flexi-desk with lease included. Packages start from AED 5,760 per year, and we handle the whole setup for you.
A smart, low-cost free zone in Sharjah
SHAMS (Sharjah Media City) is built for entrepreneurs — especially media, content and creative businesses — but works for almost any activity, with simple requirements and no NOC.
100% foreign ownership
Own your SHAMS company fully — no local partner or sponsor needed, licence issued as an LLC.
Media & creative friendly
Sharjah Media City (SHAMS) is built for media, content and creative businesses — plus broad general activities.
Up to 5 activities
Combine up to 5 business or media activities under one licence, with no NOC required.
Flexi-desk & lease included
Every package includes a flexi-desk and a lease agreement — everything you need to activate the licence.
Cost-effective setup
One of the UAE's most affordable free zones — a smart, low-cost route to a UAE company and residence visa.
UAE residence visas
Add investor and staff residence visas for you and your family, valid across the UAE.
SHAMS business packages
Two flexible, all-in annual packages. Pick the one that fits your business and we set it up for you — licence, flexi-desk, lease and visa options included.
Media Package
- Up to 5 media activities
- 100% foreign ownership
- Licence issued as an LLC
- No NOC required
- Flexi-desk & lease agreement included
- Eligible for UAE residence visas
Standard Package
- Any 5 business activities
- 100% foreign ownership
- Licence issued as an LLC
- No NOC required
- Flexi-desk & lease agreement included
- Eligible for UAE residence visas
What you can do with a SHAMS licence
Combine up to 5 activities under one licence. A few of the most common:
Media & creative
Film & TV production, advertising, marketing, PR, publishing, design, photography, content creation and events.
Technology & services
IT, software, e-commerce, consultancy, management and a wide range of professional services.
Trading
Trading activities under the licence, with dual-licence options to trade across the UAE market.
From idea to licence in three steps
We handle your SHAMS setup end to end through the official channel — you decide, we do the paperwork.
Choose your package & activities
Tell us your business — media or general — and how many visas you need. We confirm the right SHAMS package.
Submit your documents
We prepare and submit your SHAMS application through the official channel; SHAMS does not require a NOC.
Licence & visas
Your SHAMS licence is issued as an LLC, then we process your establishment card and UAE residence visas.
Documents required for SHAMS setup
SHAMS keeps it simple. Send what you have on WhatsApp and we confirm the rest.
Shareholder documents
- Passport copy of shareholder(s)
- Personal photo (white background)
- UAE visa / entry stamp copy, if you are in the UAE
- Preferred trade name options
- Chosen business or media activities
SHAMS business setup FAQs
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Ready to start your SHAMS company?
Send your business activity and how many visas you need. We reply with the right SHAMS package, your exact price, and the next steps.
Other business setup options
We set up companies in more than one zone — tell us your plan and we'll recommend the best fit for your activity and budget.