SHAMS Free Zone is one of the leading free zones in UAE. It is based in Al Messaned, Sharjah, UAE. SHAMS Free Zone was established by the Sharjah government with the vision and mission of positioning itself as an international business hub.
SHAMS Free Zone was established to empower and help startups, investors, service providers, SMEs, and all kinds of entrepreneurship by providing them with a high-class business environment, full business setup solutions, and other valued services that are used or required by entrepreneurs and business owners.
Hence, SHAMS Free Zone has been marked as a vibrant business environment that serves different industries, including information technology, media, consulting businesses, trading, and e-commerce businesses.
SHAMS Free Zone was formed with a strong focus on creativity and innovation by supporting international entrepreneurs and facilitating their long-term success and growth throughout its strong ecosystem and infrastructure, easy business setup process, and business-friendly atmosphere.
Assertive Zone is an official channel partner that is recognized by SHAMS Free Zone authority. We provide full business setup services that are tailored to meet your need. Firstly, we help you with fully free consultation to understand your requirements and provide you all the necessary valuable information that helps you choose the right Free Zone for your business. Also, Assertive Zone gives you a transparent and clear quote without any hidden fees along with other valued-added services including Business Bank Account Assistance, Corporate Tax Registration, customs code registration, and much more.
The process of obtaining a trade license in SHAMS Free Zone is totally different from other free zones. Where all the process takes place virtually without the need of being physically present in UAE to start your company opening process. Below is a clear guide to the business setup process in SHAMS Free Zone.
You need to submit an application of the name check and trade name reservation. If the name is available, you will proceed with the next step.
Once your trade name is reserved, you need to prepare your documents and submit them for initial approval. Once your initial approval is released you will have to submit your KYC digitally and sign your documents.
Your business license will be issued after your KYC verification and signing the documents. Meanwhile, you may continue with the next steps of your business setup process.
This process is required and it is important step if you are willing to obtain investor/ employment visas for your staff.
after your immigration process is complete, you may proceed with your residence visa issuance, medical test, and biometrics.
You need to choose the right bank that suits your business activity and much your future needs.
| 0 Visa License | 1 Visa License | 2 Visa License |
– Media Package: This covers media activities: 5750 AED – Standard Package: Which covers unmatched activities: 6885 AED – Security Check: is not required | – Media Package with 1 Visa Allocation: 14700 AED – Standard Package with 1 Visa Allocation: 15750 AED – Security Check: 640 AED | – Media Package with 2 Visa Allocations: 21800 AED – Standard Package with 1 Visa Allocation: 23500 AED – Security Check:640 AED |
| Holding UAE Residence Visa | Without Residence Visa |
– Well Scanned Passport copy along with passport cover – Passport Size photograph – Residence Visa & Emirates ID – 3 Company Names – Contact Details | – Well Scanned Passport copy along with passport cover – Passport Size photograph – Last Entry Stamp/ Visa – 3 Company Names – Contact Details |
– Board Resolution: Should be attested in home country (MOFA , UAE Embassy & UAE MFOFA) – Business License & MOA: Should be attested in home country (MOFA , UAE Embassy & UAE MFOFA) – Passport copy of the manager – Passport copy of the UBOs – Passport copy of the Signatories – Personal Size photo – Residence Visa if available
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