Sharjah Media City also known as ‘Shams’ is a world class media and digital hub with anadvanced facilities and services for creative, media and digital entrepreneurs, where setting up business is easy and reasonably priced.
It offers smart innovative services, adopts a holistic communal centered approach and extremely valued localized content. It provides everything you need from licensing, visas, and real estate, in digital speed.
Factor | Description |
Established in | January 2017 |
Number of companies | Approx. 100 |
Industry focus | All industries |
Limited liability company | Yes |
Minimum number of shareholder | 1 |
Minimum number of director | 1 |
Corporate shareholder allowed | Yes |
Corporate director allowed | Yes |
Public register of shareholder and director | No |
Access to UAE Double Taxation Treaties | yes |
Port of Free zone | No |
Allowed to import export goods | Yes |
Commercial offices | Yes |
Industrial premises | No |
Warehousing facility | No |
Accommodation facilities | Yes |
Prominent companies at Free zone | |
Location of directors and shareholders meeting | Anywhere |
Residency visa issued | Yes |
100% Foreign ownership permitted | Yes |
100% Repatriation of capital and profits | Yes |
Corporate, personal and withholding tax | Yes |
Language | English and Arabic |
Standard currency of Capital | AED |