Sharjah Media City Free Zone

Build Your Business in SHAMS Free Zone

Launch your company in Sharjah Media City with flexible business activities, 100% foreign ownership and a streamlined digital setup process.

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Creative Business Hub Sharjah • UAE
100% Foreign Ownership
120+ Business Activities*
Online Digital Setup Process
UAE Strategic Business Hub
Modern office workspace
Business professionals working
SHAMS Sharjah Media City
Why SHAMS?

A Smart Base for Modern Entrepreneurs

Sharjah Media City (SHAMS) is a free zone focused strongly on media, creativity, entrepreneurship and innovation. It also supports startups, SMEs, companies and freelancers across a broad range of activities.

Global Gateway helps you select the appropriate activity, structure your licence application, prepare documentation and coordinate the setup process.

  • ✓ 100% foreign ownership
  • ✓ Flexible business activities
  • ✓ Digital registration process
  • ✓ Options for startups, SMEs and freelancers
  • ✓ Business setup support from documentation to licensing
SHAMS Advantages

Why Choose SHAMS Free Zone?

A flexible environment designed for entrepreneurs, creative businesses and growing companies.

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100% Foreign Ownership

Establish your company with full foreign ownership, subject to the applicable SHAMS regulations.

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Fast Digital Process

SHAMS provides an online registration journey designed to make company formation more convenient.

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Flexible Activities

Select activities across media, services, consultancy, technology, trading and other approved categories.

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Creative Ecosystem

SHAMS is positioned as a hub for media, creativity, content creation and innovation.

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Flexible Facilities

Business owners can explore workspace solutions according to their operational requirements.

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Growth Opportunities

Build your UAE presence and develop your business within a growing entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Business Activities

Build Around Your Business Idea

SHAMS supports a wide range of activities across media, creative industries, services, consultancy and more.

Creative media production
01 — MEDIA

Media & Content

Content creation, production, digital media and creative activities.

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02 — CONSULTANCY

Consultancy

Professional advisory, consultancy and specialist services.

Technology startup team
03 — TECHNOLOGY

Technology & Digital

Technology, digital services and innovation-led business activities.

Trading and business professionals
04 — TRADING

Wholesale & Retail

Explore approved trading activities for your business model.

Freelancer working
05 — FREELANCE

Freelance & Creative

Solutions for independent professionals and creative entrepreneurs.

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06 — STARTUPS

Startups & SMEs

Establish a professional UAE base for your growing company.

Company Formation

Choose the Right Structure

Your final legal structure and licence depend on the selected activity and SHAMS requirements.

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SHAMS LLC

A limited liability company structure for eligible entrepreneurs and businesses.

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Branch

Establish a branch of an existing company subject to the applicable approvals.

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Service Activities

Professional, consultancy and service-oriented activities subject to approval.

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Trading Activities

Approved wholesale, retail, import and export activities depending on the selected licence.

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Media Activities

Media and creative activities designed around the SHAMS ecosystem.

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Multiple Activities

SHAMS allows eligible businesses to combine approved activities under one licence.

Setup Process

Start Your SHAMS Company

We guide you through the key stages of establishing your business in Sharjah Media City.

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Choose Activity

Select the business activity that matches your business model.

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Choose Structure

Determine the appropriate legal structure and licence requirements.

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Submit Documents

Prepare and submit the required application and supporting documents.

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Receive Licence

Complete the process and move forward with your UAE business operations.

Professional business consultation
Global Gateway

Your SHAMS Setup Partner

Starting a company is easier when the process is handled correctly from the beginning. Global Gateway provides professional support from activity selection through company formation and related corporate services.

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Business Consultation

Understand the most suitable setup route for your business goals.

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Documentation Support

Assistance with preparing and organizing your application documents.

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Corporate Bank Account Assistance

Guidance for the next stage of your UAE company setup.

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Visa & Corporate Services

Support with eligible visa and additional corporate service requirements.

Start Your UAE Business

Ready to Start in SHAMS?

Let Global Gateway help you understand the right activity, licence structure and setup requirements for your business in Sharjah Media City.

✓ Professional Consultation ✓ Documentation Support ✓ Corporate Services

Our Global Offices

Connecting businesses worldwide through our international presence.

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