Company Formation in SHAMS

Set up in SHAMS (Sharjah Media City) — an affordable, flexible free zone popular with media and SME businesses.

Company formation in SHAMS

Sharjah Media City (SHAMS) is a modern, affordable free zone known for its simple setup and competitive packages. While media-focused in origin, it supports a wide range of activities and is popular with freelancers, startups, creative businesses and SMEs.
SHAMS offers 100% foreign ownership, low-cost packages and a straightforward process. We guide you through activity selection, licensing and setup so you get established quickly and affordably.

What's included

Why it matters

Affordable

Competitive, low-cost setup packages.

Media-Friendly

Great for creative, content and media businesses.

100% Ownership

Full foreign ownership and profit repatriation.

Simple Setup

A straightforward, efficient formation process.

Wide Activities

Supports many activities beyond media too.

Full Support

We handle licensing, visas and banking end to end.

How we do it

01

Choose your activity

We confirm your business activity and the right licence type for this free zone.

02

Reserve your name

We reserve your company name and prepare the application.

03

Submit & license

We submit your documents and obtain your trade licence.

04

Visas & bank

We process your visas, Emirates ID and help open your bank account.

Frequently asked questions

Most free zone setups complete within 5–7 working days once documents are ready. We keep the process moving and handle every step for you.

Yes. Yes. Free zone companies offer 100% foreign ownership with no local sponsor required, plus full profit repatriation.

YYes. Your visa allocation depends on your package and office type. We handle the entire visa and Emirates ID process for you and your team.

Yes. We assist with corporate bank account opening through our banking network as part of your setup.

Set up your DMC company

Let us launch your media or creative business in Dubai Media City.

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