# Sharjah Publishing City (SPC) Free Zone Company Setup

Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone (SPC) is a popular choice for publishers, authors, and businesses in the publishing industry. Located in the UAE, SPC offers access to major markets across the Middle East and beyond, supported by modern infrastructure, business-friendly policies, and a creative environment for collaboration.

SPC provides facilities such as office spaces, printing presses, and warehouses, along with support services including legal and financial guidance, marketing and PR support, industry events, and networking opportunities.

The page highlights SPC’s key advantages, including 100% foreign ownership, no customs duties on imports and exports, and a favourable tax environment. It also notes that UAE Corporate Tax applies at 9% on profits exceeding AED 375,000.

## BCL Globiz as an SPC Free Zone Channel Partner

BCL Globiz is an official channel partner for SPC Free Zone. As a recognized partner, BCL Globiz supports businesses with incorporation guidance, free zone selection, documentation, and setup assistance.

The service is positioned around making the incorporation process hassle-free, helping clients choose the right structure for their needs, and keeping them informed with up-to-date requirements.

## Benefits of Setting Up in SPC Free Zone

### Quick and Easy Incorporation

SPC Free Zone offers a simple and efficient company incorporation process.

### Cost-Effective for Multiple Activities

Businesses can include multiple activities under a single license without additional fees.

### No Shareholder Physical Presence Required

Shareholders do not need to be physically present during the company setup process.

### No Physical Office Requirement

The company setup process and bank account opening do not require a physical office.

### Zero Paid-Up Share Capital

Businesses can start without committing large amounts of paid-up share capital.

### Flexible Visa Options

Companies can choose visa allocations based on their business requirements, including options with no visas or multiple visas.

### Lower Corporate Tax Threshold

The page notes that Corporate Tax is applicable at 9% on profits exceeding AED 375,000.

## SPC Free Zone Setup Timeline

Physical presence is required only for visa processing.

### Day 1

- Confirmation of license type and number of visas
- Collection of documents and payments
- Preparation of documents and signatures

### Day 2 to Day 10

- Submission of documents
- Name approval
- License issuance
- Establishment card issuance
- E-channel registration

### Day 11 to Day 20

- Visa application
- Stamped visa and Emirates ID

## Documentation Requirements

### Individual Investor, Partner, Director, or Manager With UAE Residence Visa

- Clear scanned passport copy with at least 6 months’ validity
- Clear scanned visa page
- Shareholder address
- UAE entry stamp
- Clear scanned Emirates ID
- Passport-size photo for all shareholders

### Individual Investor, Partner, Director, or Manager Without UAE Residence Visa

- Clear scanned passport copy with at least 6 months’ validity
- Entry stamp copy
- Tourist or visit visa copy
- Passport-size photograph

### Corporate Shareholder

- Board resolution appointing the director, manager, or legal representative, attested by the UAE embassy in the home country and MOFA in the UAE
- License, MOA, incumbency certificate, share certificate, and related documents of the shareholding company, attested by the UAE embassy in the home country and MOFA in the UAE
- Passport copy of the UBOs
- Passport copy of the manager
- Manager’s visa page, if UAE resident
- Address of the authorized signatory
- Passport-size photo for the authorized signatory