Sharjah Media City

SHAMS · Sharjah · regulator Sharjah Media City Free Zone Authority · Civil law

Sharjah media-focused free zone with low entry cost from AED 5,760, up to 5 activities and instant licensing.

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Licence cost

Media package (cheapest, no visa)

From AED 5,760 (up to 5 activities)

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Standard business package

From AED 6,875

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Investor/employee visa (2-yr)

~AED 3,360 per visa (excl. card/medical/EID)

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Licence issuance

Instant (60 min); registration 1–3 days

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Popular activities

Media, e-commerce, consultancy, trading

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Activities per licence

Up to five business activities can be combined on one licence, even across different sectors.

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Choose activity

Select the business activity

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Submit documents online

In minutes

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Receive licence

Start operating

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