Sharjah Media City Company Formation in UAE
Sharjah Media City (SHAMS) is one of the pioneering creative hubs empowering creative entrepreneurs, SME, Start-ups, companies, freelancers, digital entrepreneurs and many more. It is a business licensing organization that provides world-class media hub with comprehensive services.
SHAMS was established by the Government of Sharjah. It was created with a vision to create a regional hub for media and creative minds. SHAMS provides over 120 business activities, flexible licensing options, and 100% foreign ownership. It has become a preferred location for artistic minds and business seeking cost effective and innovation friendly environment.
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Why choose BCL for incorporating your entity in SHAMS?
We offer you unmatched service for incorporation because we are recognized channel partner with SHAMS. To ensure you pick the best free zone and set up your business in a way that satisfies your unique needs and goals, we undertake research and offer you expert assistance. We make sure that the process is hassle-free and give you the most recent information available.
How SHAMS is beneficial for entities looking to set up their base in UAE?
Quick & Easy Incorporation
It is simple and easy to incorporate an entity in SHAMS
Very cost effective
It offers affordable packages especially for freelancers and start-ups
Discounted pricing packages
They offer yearly packages based on the type of business and visa requirement
No physical presence
Share holders DO NOT need to be present physically during the set up process
No Physical Office
Opening a bank account and company set up process don’t require a physical office.
Modern & Flexible
The set up appeals to start–ups, digital creators, and SMEs for its flexibility, low cost, and innovation-driven environment
Flexibility to open offices in mainland
The corporate office should always be at SHAMS
Lower Corporate Tax
Corporate Tax is at 9% applicable on Profits.
Very cost effective
It offers affordable packages especially for freelancers and start-ups.
No physical presence
Share holders DO NOT need to be present physically during the set up process
Modern & Flexible:
The set up appeals to start–ups, digital creators, and SMEs for its flexibility, low cost, and innovation-driven environment
Lower Corporate tax
Corporate tax at 9% applicable on profits
SHAMS Cost
No Visa
AED 7,925/- only
SHAMS License Fees
AED 6,875
Establishment Card
AED 6,875
Visa Cost with 2 years Validity
AED 1,050
Medical & Emirates Id
AED 0
Security Check (To Avoid Rejection)
AED 1,050
1 Visa
AED 17,050/- only
SHAMS License Fees
AED 16,000
Establishment Card
AED 16,000
Visa Cost with 2 years Validity
AED 1,050
Medical & Emirates Id
AED 1,575
Security Check (To Avoid Rejection)
AED 1,050
2 Visa
AED 24,745/- only
SHAMS License Fees
AED 23,695
Establishment Card
AED 23,695
Visa Cost with 2 years Validity
AED 1,050
Medical & Emirates Id
AED 3,150
Security Check (To Avoid Rejection)
AED 1,050
Important Note
a. The quoted fees are when the shareholders are individuals. The fees shall be different in case of Corporate Shareholders (i.e. Holding-Subsidiary Company).
b. Additional charges shall be applicable in case you need Fast-Track processing of VISA.
Timelines for SHAMS Setup
Physical Presence Required only for VISA processing
Confirmation on Type of License & Number of Visa's
Collection of Documents and Payments
Preparation of Documents & Signature
Submission of Documents
Name Approval
License Issuance
Establishment Card Issuance
E Channel Registration
Visa Application
Stamped Visa & Emirates ID
SHAMS Business Setup Documentation
Individual Investor/Partner, Director and Manager
With UAE Residence Visa
- Clear scanned passport copy - 6 months validity
- Clear scanned visa page
- Address of the shareholder UAE Entry stamp Clear scanned Emirates ID Passport size photo for all shareholders
- UAE Entry stamp
- Clear scanned Emirates ID
- Passport size photo for all shareholders
Without UAE Residence Visa
- Clear scanned passport copy – 6 months validity
- Entry Stamp copy
- Tourist/Visit Visa Copy
- Passport size photograph
Corporate Shareholder
- Attested by UAE embassy in the home country and MOFA in the Emirates Board resolution appointing director/ manager / Legal Representative
- Attested by UAE embassy in the home country and MOFA in the Emirates License, MOA, Incumbency, Share Certificate etc. of the shareholding company.
- Passport copy of the UBO’s.
- Passport copy of the Manager.
- Visa page of Manager (if UAE resident)
- Address of the authorized signatory
- Passport size photo for the authorized signatory
