About Shams
Sharjah Media City (Shams) was launched in January 2017 to act as a catalyst for creative and media businesses to grow and thrive. Aiming to be a world-class media hub for innovative facilities and services, Shams covers a wide range of business activities available for those wishing to embark on their entrepreneurial journey in the UAE.
Our vision is to be a world-class hub for media and creativity in the region. Our mission is to make creative entrepreneurship accessible and inspire business growth. We foster a vibrant and connected ecosystem for innovators to live, learn and co-create.
We are Shams – a Free Zone community built from within.
Types of Licenses
Service License
It allows for production, re-production, transformation and distribution of services. Service license includes rendering services as a primary objective and utilizing goods to provide them.
Trading License
Selling goods within Shams or importing and exporting of goods. It includes movement of goods, wholesale and retail sale of goods and rendering of services related to the sale of these goods.
Industrial License
It allows for production, re-production, transformation and manufacturing of goods.
Holding License
It allows holding standalone assets and/or stakes in other companies. You would require a holding company for the purpose of controlling other company(ies), property such as real estate, patents, trademarks, stock and other assets.
Types of Licenses
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Service License
It allows for production, re-production, transformation and distribution of services. Service license includes rendering services as a primary objective and utilizing goods to provide them.
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Trading License
Selling goods within Shams or importing and exporting of goods. It includes movement of goods, wholesale and retail sale of goods and rendering of services related to the sale of these goods.
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Industrial License
It allows for production, re-production, transformation and manufacturing of goods.
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Holding License
It allows holding standalone assets and/or stakes in other companies. You would require a holding company for the purpose of controlling other company(ies), property such as real estate, patents, trademarks, stock and other assets.
AED 22 billion
Sharjah's 2018 budget
GDP
$24.81 billion
Gulf and Indian Ocean
Our Clients
Shams Team provided us with excellent help throughout our company formation process, explaining requirements we were unaware of, helpfully steering us and offering to undertake extra tasks when we were pressed for time. We could not have asked for a better service.
- Varoon Sinha
Director
(Smart Zone (HMT FZC))
Sharjah Media City (Shams) is an effective add-on to the Free Zone industry. They have become a value addition to our business portfolio and we enjoy working together. Being in a competitive industry, we appreciate that Shams is able to handle our queries round the clock.
- Vijay
General Manager
(Prime Global Business Services)
I thank Shams for their professionalism and quality of service while establishing our 2nd branch in the UAE. They can be trusted to provide the most efficient business solutions. With Shams by our side, we have the confidence to continue growing our business.
- Mutasim Ahmed
CEO
(AfriAsia Software)
Starting my company at Shams Free Zone was hassle-free and fast. The Shams Team provided me with all the assistance I needed and within 3 days I received my trading license!
- Mohammad Zahidul Islam TItu
General Manager
(Talex Solution LLC)
Latest Events
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Sharjah Media City (Shams) participates in 'Abdee'
Sharjah Media City (Shams) participated in the second edition of the 'Abdee' Award for the Best Visual News Report, which aims to develop the spirit o
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Shams Turns One!
Sharjah Media City (Shams) celebrated its first anniversary as a Media Free Zone in the UAE on March 1, 2018. Besides many internal celebratory activ
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BroadcastProME Summit
BroadcastPro ME Summit & Awards is an annual flagship event to promote and celebrate excellence in the broadcast and satellite industry across the
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Sharjah University Alumni Association Sponsorship
His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Sharjah awarded M
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Shams joins global network for age-friendly cities & communities
HE Dr. Khalid Omar Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Media City (Shams), signed on January 18, 2018, a document that announces Shams as a part of the Glob
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Toronto Global Forum
The Toronto Global Forum is an international conference fostering dialogue on national and global issues. It is held under the auspices of the Interna
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