About SHAMS
Sharjah Media City is located in Sharjah, Sharjah. Established in 2017, it has grown into one of the UAE's go-to jurisdictions for media & content creation and other strategic activities.
Key features
- Cheapest creative license in UAE
- Flexi-desk included
- 100% foreign ownership
- No paid-up capital
- Affordable visas
Allowed activities
The most popular license types in SHAMS:
- Media & content creation
- E-commerce
- Marketing
- Design & creative
- IT services
Pros & cons
Advantages
- Very low setup cost
- Generous activity list for media
- No office needed first year
Limitations to consider
- Sharjah address may concern Dubai-focused clients
- Lower visa quota
How we set up your SHAMS company
- Free discovery call. We confirm SHAMS matches your activity and visa needs.
- Proposal & quote. Fixed price, full breakdown of authority and our fees.
- Document collection. Passports, photos, simple KYC.
- Filing & approval. Initial approval, name reservation, license issuance.
- Visa & banking. Investor visa, Emirates ID and bank account introduction.
