Service Overview
Sharjah Media City (Shams) Free Zone was launched in 2017 to act as a catalyst for creative and media businesses to grow and thrive. Operating as a world-class media hub, Shams offers highly competitive packages, flexible company structures, and a 100% digital portal that makes company formation incredibly fast and simple. Shams is designed to support startups, creative freelancers, SMEs, and foreign investors. It permits multiple business activities under a single license, making it one of the most flexible free zones in the UAE. Its close proximity to Sharjah International Airport and Dubai makes it geographically and logistically ideal for local and international operations. ABICO helps you navigate the entire Shams company formation process, from selecting business activities and processing shareholder documents to managing visa allocations and corporate bank account onboarding.
Key Benefits & Advantages
Our Execution Process
Select License & Activities
Identify up to 7 related activities for your Service, Creative, or Trading license.
Choose Trade Name
Select and reserve three unique name options for your Shams freezone entity.
Document Submission
Provide passport copies, photographs, and residential address details of the shareholders.
Portal Registration
ABICO submits your application through the Shams online portal for immediate review.
License Issuance
Receive digital copies of your Shams Trade License and Certificate of Incorporation within 48 hours.