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Shams – Sharjah Media City
Sharjah Media City (Shams) a digitally born free zone authority was launched after an Emiri Decree was issued in 2017, by His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. Shams is a 2 million m2 multi-use media city located in Al Messaned – Sharjah, with its doors open to talent from across borders.
About Shams
Sharjah Media City (Shams) was launched in February 2017 to act as a catalyst for creative and media businesses to grow and thrive. Aiming to be a world-class media hub for innovative facilities and services, Shams covers a wide range of business activities available for those wishing to embark on their entrepreneurial journey in the UAE.
Why Shams?
- Company setup options starting from AED 5,750
- Wide range of business activities available on the same business license
- All company documents issued within days
- 100% foreign ownership permitted
- Companies will have limited liability
- Shareholders are not required to be physically present in the UAE to incorporate a new company
- Allocation of up to 12 visas on a dedicated desk facility.
- 100% repatriation of capital and profits
- 0% corporate or personal income tax
- Quick and simple online registration process
- Deposits are not required by Shams
- Allocation of up to 6 visas on a shared desk facility
- Located 15 minutes from Sharjah International Airport and 30 minutes from Dubai International Airport
- Cheap and the best license in UAE
- One of the best freezone in UAE and near to Dubai
Facilities
Office Space
Shams will provide three facility options in addition to the currently available shared desk facility. Shams facilities will be designed to serve clients and cater to their needs and requirements. All four facilities will provide access to Wi-Fi, a printer and a meeting room.
Dedicated Desk
A dedicated desk is an assigned space for individuals wishing to run their business close to like-minded entrepreneurs.
Shared Desk
A shared desk is a common space shared by creative entrepreneurs. It’s ideal for today’s entrepreneurs seeking flexible space and networking opportunities.
Dedicated Office
A dedicated office is an assigned lockable office space used on an individual basis. Ranging from a single desk space to possibly a group of desks, a dedicated office offers a private working environment while boosting collaboration among the members of the company.
Shared Office
A shared office facility allows companies registered within Shams to network, creating more opportunities for businesses.
Company Formation in Sharjah
Sharjah represents a safe and progressive environment for company formation, offering foreign investors benefits, such as zero corporate, import and export taxes, in addition to other advantages. The UAE is well-recognized the world over as a trading hub, boasting a large non-oil sector that contributes to nearly 70% of the GDP – 45% of which is contributed by Sharjah’s trading activities. Join the thousands of entrepreneurs who have successfully completed the business formation process and are now part of this thriving community.
What is a Shams LLC?
A Shams limited liability company (LLC) is an independent entity whereby the company structure separates the owners and shareholders from the company. Hence the liabilities of the company, whether arising in contract or otherwise, are the company’s liabilities and not the personal liabilities of the shareholders. Equally the company’s assets are the company’s assets and not the personal assets of the shareholders.
Advantages
- Independent operating entity
- Entitled to obtain a license
- Entitled to sponsor employee(s)
- Entitled to open a business bank account
In order to set up an LLC within Shams’ jurisdiction, the following requisites must be submitted:
- Shareholders, Managers and Directors identity documentations
- Onboarding form (submitted via Shams Portal)
- Ultimate Beneficial owner form (submitted via Shams Portal)
- Business plan
- Additional requirements might me requested if deemed necessary by Shams Compliance
What is a Shams Branch?
A Shams branch is an entity belonging to an existing parent company. All profits, benefits, gains and other returns of the branch shall be profits, benefits, gains and other returns of the parent company. Equally, all costs, expenses, debts and other liabilities of the branch are costs, expenses, debts and other liabilities of the parent company.
Advantages
- Entitled to obtain a license
- Entitled to sponsor employee(s)
- Entitled to open a business bank account
In order to set up a branch within Shams’ jurisdiction, the following requisites must be submitted.
- Parent company’s
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Articles of Incorporation
- Share register and business license
- Good standing certificate (or certificate of incumbency) issued within the previous 90 calendar days
- Board resolution
- Ultimate beneficial owners, managers’, and directors’ identification documents
- Onboarding form (submitted via Shams Portal)
- Ultimate beneficial owner form (submitted via Shams Portal)
- Business plan
- Additional documents, as required by Shams Compliance
Shams Pricing Details
Business Activities
Shams offers over 120 business activities to choose from and provides you the flexibility to combine different activities on the same license. There is an activity to suit all business models. Choose from our wide range of business activities.
Media Related Activities
- Section C: Manufacturing
- Division 18 – Printing and reproduction of recorded media
- Section J: Information and communication
- Division 58 – Publishing activities
- Division 59 – Motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities
- Division 60 – Programming and broadcasting activities
- Division 61 – Telecommunications
- Division 62 – Computer programming, consultancy and related activities
- Division 63 – Information service activities
- Section M: Professional, scientific and technical activities
- Division 73 – Advertising and market research
- Division 74 – Other professional, scientific and technical activities
- Section R: Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Division 90 – Creative, arts and entertainment activities
Wholesale & Retails
- Section G: Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles Division Group Class Description
- Division 46 – Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
- Group : 469 – General Trading
- Group : 466 – Other specialized wholesale
- Group : 462 – Wholesale of agricultural raw materials and live animals
- Group : 463 – Wholesale of food and beverages
- Group : 464 – Wholesale of household goods
- Group : 465 – Wholesale of machinery, equipment and supplies
- Group : 461 – Wholesale on a fee or contract basis
- Division 47 – Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
- Group : 471 – Retail sale in non-specialized stores
- Group : 473 – Retail sale of automotive fuel in specialized stores
- Group : 476 – Retail sale of cultural and recreation goods in specialized stores
- Group : 472 – Retail sale of food and beverages in specialized stores
- Group : 474 – Retail sale of information and communications equipment in specialized stores
- Group : 477 – Retail sale of other goods in specialized stores
- Group : 475 – Retail sale of other household equipment in specialized stores
- Group : 478 – Retail sale via stalls and markets
- Group : 479 – Retail trade not in stores, stalls or markets
- Division 45 – Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
- Division 46 – Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
Service & Consultancy
- Section C: Manufacturing
- Division 33 – Repair and installation of machinery and equipment
- Section F: Construction
- Division 43 – Specialized construction activities
- Section H: Transportation and Storage
- Division 52 – Warehousing and support activities for transportation
- Division 53 – Postal and courier activities
- Section I: Accommodation and food service activities
- Division 56 – Food and beverage service activities
- Section K: Financial and insurance activities
- Division 64 – Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding
- Division 65 – Insurance, reinsurance and pension funding, except compulsory social security
- Division 66 – Activities auxiliary to financial service and insurance activities
- Section L: Real estate activities
- Section M: Professional, scientific and technical activities
- Division 69 – Legal and accounting activities
- Division 70 – Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
- Division 71 – Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis
- Division 72 – Scientific research and development
- Section N: Administrative and support service activities
- Division 77 – Rental and leasing activities
- Division 78 – Employment activities
- Division 79 – Travel agency, tour operator, reservation service and related activities
- Division 81 – Services to buildings and landscape activities
- Division 82 – Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
- Section P: Education
- Division 85 – Education
- Section R: Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Division 93 – Sports activities and amusement and recreation activities
- Section S: Other service activities
- Division 94 – Activities of membership organizations
- Division 95 – Repair of computers and personal and household goods
- Division 96 – Other personal service activities
Start Your Business
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