{"id":11975,"date":"2026-10-06T14:26:29","date_gmt":"2026-10-06T10:26:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wealthtellers.com\/?p=11975"},"modified":"2026-10-06T14:26:29","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T10:26:29","slug":"shams-free-zone-license-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wealthtellers.com\/ar\/shams-free-zone-license-cost\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does a Shams Free Zone License Cost"},"content":{"rendered":"

Setting up a business in\u00a0<\/span>Sharjah<\/span> usually starts with one question: How much will it cost? The answer varies a lot depending on which free zone you choose, since each one has its own packages, visa rules, and renewal fees. One of the most popular choices, especially for freelancers and startups, is Shams (<\/span>Sharjah Media City)<\/span><\/i>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Shams is known for fast, fully online setup and flexible packages.\u00a0In this guide, we break down the full\u00a0<\/span>Shams free zone license cost,<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>from the license itself to visas and renewals, so you can budget with confidence.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What\u00a0Is Shams Free Zone?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n

Shams free zone is the business licensing arm of <\/span>Sharjah Media City,\u00a0<\/span><\/i>a government-backed free zone in the emirate of Sharjah. It was set up in 2017 with a focus on media and creative businesses. Today, it licenses companies across hundreds of activities, including consulting, trading, e-commerce,\u00a0marketing, and IT.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Shams Free Zone License Cost<\/span>\u00a0at a Glance<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n

The\u00a0<\/span>Shams free zone license cost <\/span>starts at\u00a0<\/span>AED\u00a05,760<\/span><\/b>\u00a0for the Media package and\u00a0<\/span>AED 6,885<\/span><\/b>\u00a0for the Standard package. If you\u00a0need\u00a0a UAE residence visa, packages with one visa start at\u00a0<\/span>AED 12,810<\/span><\/b>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Package<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nStarting price (AED)<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nVisas included<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nBest for<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Media<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n5,760<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nContent creators,\u00a0media businesses, and e-commerce sellers<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Standard<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n6,885<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nTrading, consulting, and any mix of activities<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Media\u00a0+ 1 investor visa<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n12,810<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n1<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nMedia and e-commerce founders\u00a0who want to live in the UAE<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Standard + 1 investor visa<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n13,935<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n1<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nFounders in trading, consulting, and other mix of\u00a0activities who want to live in the UAE<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Starting prices include the\u00a0<\/span>AED 10<\/span><\/b>\u00a0economic registration fee. The 1-visa prices\u00a0don’t\u00a0include the\u00a0<\/span>AED 350\u00a0<\/span><\/b>medical test or health insurance. Choosing a longer license term lowers your yearly price, with discounts of up to\u00a020% on a 10-year license. We cover every fee in detail below.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What the License Fee Includes<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n

Every\u00a0<\/span>Shams license<\/span> package covers the essentials you\u00a0need\u00a0to start. The Media and Standard packages include the same core items; what you pay for is\u00a0mainly the\u00a0range of activities you\u00a0want.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What’s\u00a0included in every package<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n