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
Testimonials
Latest Events
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Acting Workshop
Sharjah Media City (Shams) hosted an acting workshop presented by renowned Hollywood producer, writer, and actor Leo Wong. Over the span of three day
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Workshop by Google: Marketing Trends in Ramadan
Sharjah Media City (Shams) held a workshop in collaboration with Google and Leads Dubai on 'Marketing Trends in Ramadan'. All the companies registered
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AIM Conference
Sharjah Media City (Shams) participated in the Annual Investment Meeting, where startups showcased their innovations to investors.The participat
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Celebrating Happiness Day
Sharjah Media City (Shams) arranged a visit to al Noor Island in Sharjah, accompanied by a group of the elderly from the Elderly Care Department of th
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Seamless 2018
Sharjah Media City (Shams) participated in Seamless 2018, a huge exhibition where entrepreneurs showcase their innovative ideas. As part of its full
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IGCF Award
Sharjah Media City (Shams) participated in the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF) in Expo Centre, Sharjah as a Strategic Partner in t
Our Blog
Startup Survival Guide: How to make it in a content-driven world
If your startup doesn’t exist on the Internet, it doesn’t exist at all. Read this blog to learn why you should adopt content as part of your marketing strategy.
How to start your business in the UAE?
Sharjah has recently become a major attraction point for entrepreneurs to start their projects. In this blog, we will be pointing out your options as an entrepreneur or a business owner looking to start and grow their business in Sharjah.
Reasons to start your business in Shams
Besides the benefits of company registration in a Free Zone, such as full ownership, 100% repatriation of profits, 0% income and corporate taxes and a wide range of activities, Shams Free Zone boasts a number of other advantages which make it stand out from the other Sharjah Free Zones.