- Company Formation
Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone
The Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone is located on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road in Sharjah, less than ten minutes away from the Sharjah International Airport. This free zone is only 15 minutes away from the Dubai International Airport and its aim to be a place where your publishing business can thrive. We can help you with company setup in Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone.
Set up in 2017 by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi, the Ruler of Sharjah and a member of the Federal Supreme Council of the United Arab Emirates, the Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone is the world’s first free zone that is dedicated exclusively to the global print and publishing industry. You can write, design, print, publish and distribute from a single state-of-the-art dedicated free zone that is just 30 minutes away from Dubai’s business district.
The Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone offers co-working spaces, retail outlets, commercial offices, and storage facilities. So no matter what your needs, if you are in the publishing industry, there is a place for you – the right place to be – at the Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone.
Why choose Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone?
The Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone is operated by the Sharjah Book Authority, which also oversees the Sharjah International Book Fair, which is the largest event of its kind in the Middle East. It is one of the world’s top publishing events, drawing in more than 2.23 million visitors every year. Some 1,874 publishers from 77 nations around the world take part, putting on display some 1.6 million titles on average.
The annual Sharjah International Book Fair also sees around 80,000 new titles each year, and there is also a two-day Publishers Conference held on the sidelines of the Sharjah International Book Fair for the buying and selling of rights to books and publications. All these translate into opportunities for those located in the Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone.
Sharjah, the third largest emirate in the United Arab Emirates, is also home to 40% of industrial activity in the country. It is well-served by three ports – Port Khalid, Port KhorFakkan and the Hamriyah Free Zone Port – in addition to the Sharjah International Airport. These present a strategic advantage for those in the Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone.
Companies from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Palestine, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Ghana, Malaysia, Turkey, The Philippines, Albania, Ireland, Sweden, New Zealand, Tanzania, Singapore and the United Kingdom all rub shoulders with each other at the Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone, lending themselves to that truly international experience.
Freezone Locations
-
RAKEZ
-
DMCC
-
DIFC Free Zone
-
Sharjah Media City
-
Masdar City Free Zone
-
SRTIP Free Zone
-
Ajman Media City
-
Sharjah Publishing City
-
DWTC
-
JAFZA
-
IFZA DSO
-
SAIF Zone
-
Fujairah Creative City
- How it works
Benefits of Company Setup in SHAMS
-
Allow allocation of up to 6 visas on shared desk facility
-
They don’t require initial deposits
-
Get investor visas with no age limitations
-
Get the ability to appoint corporate directors
-
The companies will have limited liability
-
Get 100% repatriation of profits and capital
-
Get complete foreign ownership
-
Free from corporate or personal tax
-
Strategically located, 5 minutes from Sharjah Airport and 25 minutes from Dubai airport.
Legal Structure Options in DIFC Free Zone
General partnership
Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
Limited Partnership (LP)
Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Branch of a Foreign Company
Company limited by shares (LTD)
Advantages of Sharjah Publishing City
One of the major advantages is that you can establish your publishing business in the Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone with zero startup capital.
-
100% foreign ownership allowed
-
Zero corporate and income taxes
-
Open 24/7 to cater to the needs of the publishing industry Open 24/7 to cater to the needs of the publishing industry
-
Business License granted in ten days
-
More than 1,500 designated commercial activities allowed
-
Can have a Dual Business License (both Mainland and Free Zone)
-
Easy opening of Corporate Bank Account
- How it works
Documents required for Company Setup in Sharjah Publishing City
Copy of passport
Copy of residence visa (if already in the UAE)
Copy of educational certificates [for Managers]
Two passport-sized photographs
This is applicable for all Directors, Shareholders, and Managers of the proposed company.
In case the company already exists outside the Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone, notarized and attested copies of the following are also required at the time of application.
Certificate of Incorporation
Memorandum of Association
Board Resolution agreeing to set up a company in the Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone
Incumbency Certificate / Certificate of Good Standing (if applicable)
For more details, get in touch with us.
We Work Closely With All Government Agencies
We’re always on the same page with government agencies, working together to get the job done!
Frequently Asked Questions About Emna Capital
Here are some common questions we receive about our financial solutions
The UAE allows you to set up your business in the free zone, offshore or Business setup in mainland requires a local sponsor and the license is issued by DED. Free zone companies can operate within a limited geographical region and the license is issued by particular free zone authority.
Offshore businesses in UAE allow your company to trade outside UAE as well as take efforts to safeguard your wealth and assets. Offshore companies get a certificate of incorporation and not a trade license. All types of companies can be started in UAE and more than a thousand activities are allowed by the Economic Department.
If you want to renew your Dubai commercial license, the applicant should submit the DED registered certificate with the necessary approval from the Ministry of Economy and National Media Company. If you want to renew your Dubai trade license, then you should submit a valid Ejari certificate and other lease contracts.
Emna Capital supports entrepreneurs in obtaining their business license in Dubai and timely renewal of the same.
UAE is a perfectly located biggest market of the world. It serves as a perfect destination to invest in different kinds of business. The business owners are free from taxes and they can expect exceptional logistics in all the emirates. You don’t have any capital restrictions while starting your business. Financial freedom is an attractive point that brings in employees from foreign districts.
UAE has mind-blowing business opportunities; business setup Consultant in UAE can guide you through the entire company formation process!
Being a trustworthy and professional business consultant, we ensure fast and reliable business setup in free zones. Usually, it takes around 3 to 10 days to setup your free zone company; it may differ according to the selected free zone. We make sure that all your documents are legal and concerned authorities have attested them.
If you’re not consulting a business consultant, it will take up to few weeks and it’s becomes difficult to clear all the legal procedures. So, consider Emna Capital for your free zone business setup!
To establish your LLC Company in Dubai mainland or anywhere else in UAE, you have to reserve a trade name and other necessary preliminary approvals from concerned authorities. You get an MOA from the company and also, submit the lease contract to the licensing authority. Also, find a local partner and rented office space to start your business.
This depends on your needs, as well as the needs of your business. You could set up your company as a Sole Establishment (this is the same as a Sole Proprietorship), as a Limited Liability Partnership, a Limited Liability Company, a Private Limited Company, or a Professional Services Company.
You also have the option of setting up your company on the mainland, in a free zone (only limited liability company structures are permitted here), or offshore.
A physical presence is mandatory for companies established on the mainland and in free zones. However, an offshore company is not permitted to lease office space in the UAE.
The good news is that there is affordable office space for everyone. If you want to keep your initial costs down, you could look at renting an office or any number of dedicated desks in a co-working space on the mainland. These are all fully furnished and ready to move in. In a free zone, you need to rent at least a desk in a shared office space. The added advantage is the some free zones allow you rent a flexi-desk, that is a desk you will be using for say, ten hours in a week. You still get your dedicated PO Box so that you have a unique address.
To identify the best business setup consultants in Dubai, look for the following parameters:
Expertise: Professionals and industry experts can customize your experience according to your requirements.
Local Knowledge: Consultants who have worked with the local rules and regulations and made businesses thrive are the best to go after for your needs.
Quick & Effective: Fast setup with effective and comprehensive solutions make the process hassle-free.
Emna Capital is a superbrand known for the three parameters.