Free zones / SHAMS
Sharjah Media City (SHAMS)
Sharjah. Licence packages from AED 5,750.
| Licence | Media package (zero visa, multiple shareholders) AED 5,750. Trader package (trading and e-commerce) AED 6,500 with a fixed renewal cost. |
|---|---|
| With a visa | Freelance package with one visa, multiple shareholders: AED 15,520 all-inclusive. |
| Visas | Allocation of up to 12 visas on a shared desk facility. |
Year-one cost by visas
| Founder visas | Published total | Made of |
|---|---|---|
| 0 visas | AED 5,750 | Media package AED 5,750 |
| 1 visa | AED 15,520 | Freelance package (1 visa) AED 15,520 |
| 2 visas | Not published | |
| 3 visas | Not published |
Sources: Start with Shams. Checked 18 October 2026.
Questions
How much does a SHAMS licence cost?
SHAMS publishes packages from AED 5,750: Media package: zero-visa licence, multiple shareholders. Checked 18 October 2026.
How many visas can a SHAMS company get?
Up to 12 visas on a shared desk facility.