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Approximate Processing Time
License:
Establishment
Visa application process:
E-channel:
1-2 business days
10 business days
7 business days
24 hours
Established in early 2017, Sharjah Media City (SHAMS) is a modern free zone designed for media-focused startups and entrepreneurs. Located in Sharjah—the UAE’s third-largest emirate—SHAMS offers close proximity to Dubai while maintaining cost-effective business setup options. It accommodates companies of all sizes, from emerging startups to large corporations.
Advantages of SHAMS license:
- Wide range of business activities available on one business license
- Company documents issued within days
- 100% foreign ownership
- Physical presence not required for incorporation
- Companies have limited liability
- Ability to appoint corporate directors and managers for your company
- 100% repatriation of capital and profits
- 0% corporate or personal income tax
- Allocation of up to 6 visas on a shared desk facility
- Located 15 minutes from Sharjah & 30 minutes from Dubai International airports respectively
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Types of business licenses:
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.
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.
It allows for production, re-production, transformation and manufacturing of goods.
A General Trading License allows you to trade in more specific goods as well as general items. Almost all goods can be traded under this license and they do not need to be related.
Popular business activities at SHAMS:
- Manufacturing
- Information & Communication
- Auto Repairs
- Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
- Wholesale & Retail Trade
- Accommodation & Food Service Activities
- Financial & Insurance Activities
- Transportation & Storage
- Administrative & Support Service Activities
- Education
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Thousands of people choose Nadus Group to set up their business in Dubai and across the UAE. We take great pride in our exceptional services and our clients’ testaments keep us going!
