SHAMS free zone overview
SHAMS is a budget-friendly Sharjah free zone with online setup, broad activity choices, and simple packages for service, media, trading, and digital founders. It works well for consultants, content businesses, startups, and small UAE market-entry structures.
Official authority details
Location map
Nearby access: Sharjah International Airport, Dubai border, E311 highway
Open map searchIndustries supported
- Media
- Consulting
- E-commerce
- Creative services
- Technology
- Trading
Business activities
- Media production
- Marketing consultancy
- IT services
- E-commerce
- General trading
- Professional services
License types
- Service
- Trading
- Industrial
- Holding
- Media
Visa eligibility
0 to multiple visas depending on package and facility
Office solutions
Shared desk, dedicated desk, and office options
Warehousing options
Not a primary warehouse zone; storage solutions depend on package and partner arrangements
Company setup process
- Initial consultation and activity mapping
- Authority pre-approval and trade name reservation
- Document submission and KYC review
- License issuance and facility agreement
- Establishment card, visas, banking, and tax registrations
Required documents
- Passport copy for each shareholder and manager
- Passport-size photo and contact details
- Proposed trade name and business activity list
- Proof of address or residence visa page where applicable
- Corporate documents for company shareholders
- Business plan for regulated, industrial, logistics, or financial activities
Setup timelines
2 to 7 working days is a practical planning range. Regulated, industrial, financial, or customs-heavy activities can take longer.
Approximate pricing
AED 5,750 to AED 20,000+ typical starting range. Pricing changes by license duration, visas, facility, activity approvals, establishment card, immigration, medical, Emirates ID or local equivalents, and authority promotions.
Advantages
- Low entry cost
- Fast online registration
- Multiple activities on one license
- Good for media and service companies
- Sharjah location near Dubai
Disadvantages
- Not the strongest fit for warehousing
- Banking can need a clear business case
- Premium corporate perception is lower than DMCC or JAFZA
Nearby airports and ports
Sharjah International Airport, Dubai border, E311 highway
Contact information
For direct authority information, visit SHAMS official website. For advisory, call +919349511444 or use WhatsApp.