Sharjah Media City Free Zone (SHAMS) has made company formation faster and more accessible than ever with its exclusive summer promotions. Businesses can now receive their trade license in just 1 working day, making SHAMS one of the quickest free zone licensing authorities in the UAE. Whether you are a startup, freelancer, or established business looking to expand, SHAMS offers a streamlined process with dedicated advisor support at every step. Below is a complete overview of the steps and process to get your company up and running with SHAMS.
We are offering a FLAT 20% discount on all licenses with visa packages. Please find our pricing in the table below:
Commercial/Service/Professional License | ||||||
Current License Costs per Package | 1 visa | 2 visas | 3 visas | 4 visas | 5 visas | 6 visas |
AED 16,775 | AED 18,375 | AED 19,975 | AED 21,575 | AED 23,175 | AED 24,775 | |
with 20% | AED 13,420 | AED 14,700 | AED 15,980 | AED 17,260 | AED 18,540 | AED 19,820 |
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General Trading License | ||||||||
Current License Costs per Package | 1 visa | 2 visas | 3 visas | 4 visas | 5 visas | 6 visas | ||
AED 21,775 | AED 23,375 | AED 24,975 | AED 26,575 | AED 28,175 | AED 29,775 | |||
with 20% | AED 17,420 | AED 18,700 | AED 19,980 | AED 21,260 | AED 22,540 | AED 23,820 | ||
Profession/Service/Commercial Trading One visa package
AED 13,420 (Includes: Business license, Share Register, Incorporation Certificate, Shared Desk, Visa allocation)
Additional Immigration Card cost AED 1500 for 3 years
STAGE 1 TOTAL: AED 14,920 – Need to pay and start
STAGE 2 - After Immigration card approval - when you want to start the visa processing you pay:
Investor visa cost AED 3500 valid for 3 years
E-Channel Fee – AED 7150 (includes AED 5000 refundable security deposit paid one time for the company)
General Trading License One visa package
AED 17,420 (Includes: Business license, Share Register, Incorporation Certificate, Shared office, Visa Allocation, Tenancy/Lease agreement)
The Immigration/Establishment Card cost needs to be paid separately AED 1500 for 3 years
STAGE 1 TOTAL: AED 18,920 – Need to pay and start
STAGE 2 - After Immigration card approval - when you wish to start the visa processing you pay:
Investor visa cost AED 3500 valid for 3 years
E-Channel Fee – AED 7150 (includes AED 5000 refundable security deposit paid one time for the company)
All things listed below are mandatory to be paid before you can process you visa (both investor and employee
Documents required (individual)
- Color passport copies of the shareholders along with visa page or last entry stamp of UAE
- The application form to be filled (attached)
- Authorized signatory form
- 2 Passport size color pics
- Payments
Promotion:
Take a 1 visa package and get total of 3 activities on the license.
- The activity can be a combination of service and trading both under same license.
For selection of correct business activity please click on the link below and check the tabs ( Media activities, Trading activities, Service and Consultancy Activities also check the description for clarity).
- Selecting a visa package in advance will save you an upgrade fee of AED 2000
- A visa package will allow you 2 additional free activities. Each activity otherwise will cost you AED 2000
Terms and Conditions
1. The offer is valid till 31st July 2019.
2. Valid on new licenses only.
3. This offer is valid for the Standard Packages.
4. The 20% discount offered on the license fee, shared desk and visa allocation fees and not on Immigration fees, Visa fees or e-channel deposit and registration.
5. This offer is valid for one-year license packages only. For multiple years, the discount of 15% for 2 years and 20% for 3 years on license fees is applicable.
6. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers by Sharjah Media City (Shams).
7. Standard license rates apply at the time of renewal.
8. Terms and conditions of the Shams General Policies apply.
FAQs
1. What documents are required to set up a company in SHAMS Free Zone?
The required documents include colour passport copies of all shareholders along with the visa page or last UAE entry stamp, a completed application form, an authorised signatory form, two passport-size colour photographs, and payment confirmation.
2. What is the two-stage payment process for SHAMS Free Zone company setup?
Stage 1 covers the business license, share register, incorporation certificate, shared desk, visa allocation, and immigration card cost — payable upfront to initiate the process. Stage 2 is paid after immigration card approval and covers the investor visa fee (AED 3,500 valid for 3 years) and the E-Channel fee (AED 7,150, which includes a one-time refundable AED 5,000 security deposit).
3. What types of licenses does SHAMS Free Zone offer and what do they include?
SHAMS offers Commercial, Service, Professional, and General Trading licenses. All packages include a business license, share register, incorporation certificate, and visa allocation. General Trading license packages additionally include a shared office and tenancy agreement. Packages support up to 6 visa allocations depending on the chosen plan.
