Sharjah Media City Company Formation in UAE

Sharjah Media City (SHAMS) is one of the pioneering creative hubs empowering creative entrepreneurs, SME, Star-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 startups, 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 startups, 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).
bAdditional charges shall be applicable in case you need Fast-Track processing of VISA.

Timelines for SHAMS Setup

Physical Presence Required only for VISA processing

1261154542

Confirmation on Type of License & Number of Visa's

Collection of Documents
and Payments

1261154541
1261154546

Preparation of Documents & Signature

1261154556

Submission of
Documents

Name Approval

1261154559
1261154546

License Issuance

Establishment Card Issuance

Group 1261154562
1261154564

E Channel Registration

Visa Application

1261154573
1261154574

Stamped Visa & Emirates ID

SHAMS Business Setup Documentation

Individual Investor/Partner, Director and Manager

With UAE Residence Visa

Without UAE Residence Visa

Corporate Shareholder

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