| Dual License | The dual license, which combines a mainland and free zone license, is the best choice for trading activities. The business is able to operate in the mainland and the free zone with this license. |
| Location | Just a 7-minute drive from Sharjah International Airport and a 15-minute drive from Dubai International Airport, SPCFZ is situated near Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road in Sharjah. |
| Business Hours | Office spaces are available around-the-clock. |
| Visas | Variability in the quantity of visas. Up to twenty (20) visas are issued by SPCFZ on certain packages. |
| Taxes | In the United Arab Emirates, SPCFZ enterprises are free from all corporate and personal taxes. |
| Ownership | Full foreign ownership. No local sponsor is necessary. |
| Multi-Year License | Plans that are adaptable with options for1,2,3,5, and 10 years. | Buy Now |
The Al Zahia neighborhood of Sharjah is home to the Sharjah Publishing City (SPC) Free Zone, which was founded in 2017. It is one of Sharjah’s free zones with the greatest growth due to its closeness to trade ports. The primary draw for investors has been the dual license that SPC Free Zone has granted. Your business is able to operate in the mainland as well as the free zone with this license.
In addition to other advantages, SPC Free Zone provides co-working spaces, warehouses, and office spaces of the highest caliber. This free zone allows a variety of other commercial activities, including as e-commerce, jewelry production, and trading, in addition to the main media and publishing industries.
- More than 1500 business activities are available.
- A trade license that can last up to ten years
- The ability to integrate corporate operations from many industries under one license
- Dual authorization to establish a business in Sharjah’s mainland and free zone
- Close to the airports in Dubai and Sharjah
- Incorporating the business in three to five (3-5) working days
- No need to submit a NOC
- Sharjah’s advantageous placement near ports on two separate coasts
- Affordably priced Sharjah free zone business creation fees
- On-site assistance with immigration
- Top-notch infrastructure
- Various options for office spaces
The four (4) different kinds of licenses granted by the Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone are listed below:
- E-Commerce: You can conduct local and international business via internet websites if you have an E-Commerce license.
- Service: You can operate a consulting business if you have a service license.
- Commercial: Almost any kind of items can be traded with a commercial license.
- General Trading: You can trade more specialized goods in addition to general things if you have a General Trading license.
The following company structures are offered by the Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone:
- FZE (Free Zone Establishment) may only have one shareholder, whether they are a person or a business.
- FZCO (Free Zone Company): Applicable to both individuals and/or corporate entities, with a maximum of seven (7) shareholders.
- Firm Branch: SPC Free Zone permits you to establish both an international (branch of a foreign firm) and a local branch (branch of a UAE company).
How may a company operating in an SPC Free Zone receive a license?
It’s simple to get a license to establish a business in the SPC Free Zone. With SPC Free Zone, we at A2z Setup Zone assist with every step of the company establishment process.
The following is a detailed procedure for establishing a business in an SPC Free Zone:
Step 1: Get a personalized quote and settle the balance.
Step 2: Send in the application’s pertinent materials.
Step 3: After the application is complete, we will process it with SPC Free Zone. SPC Free Zone will grant the license in a span of three to five (3-5) business days.
How can an SPC Free Zone company help me get a UAE residency visa?
Step 1: We will apply for an establishment card for the business if you have chosen the setup package that includes the issuance of a visa or visas in addition to the license.
Step 2: We will draft and submit the application for an electronic visa as soon as the establishment card is issued.
Step 3: After the e-visa is issued, you can use it to enter the United Arab Emirates, and an application for a “change of status” will be submitted. You have thirty (30) calendar days from the time you enter the UAE or finish the “change of status” procedure in-country to submit your application for an Emirates ID and have a medical exam.
The medical exam and Emirates ID require the following paperwork:
- Original visa-holding passport
- Copy of an e-visa granted by SPCFZ
- Verification of “change status” copy
- Three passport-sized images of the shareholder or shareholders on a white background (colored image with white background, showing the head and shoulders, dark clothes, absence of jewelry or eyewear, and missing teeth)
- Business trade authorization
- Business establishment card
Step 4: The visa holder can proceed with the biometrics process for the Emirates ID once the medical test results have been issued.
Step 5: Visas for residence will be granted. However, the Emirates ID is used as the proof of residency as they are no longer stamped on passports.
Step 6: You’ll receive your Emirates ID.
At A2z Setup Zone, we offer comprehensive assistance for the SPCFZ company creation procedures, as well as residency visa issuing for shareholders and staff.
There are numerous choices available in Sharjah’s SPC Free Zone to establish your business. You can choose from the following options based on the needs of your company and the number of employees. The free zone provides multi-year permits as well as packages with visa and non-visa options.
Co-working Space
This is the best choice available for new businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs. Co-working facilities give you networking chances in addition to serving as the ideal starting point for your ideal business.
Office Spaces
You have the option to lease a 17/25/30 m2 office that is furnished or unfurnished.
Retail/Shell and Core
Basic construction components like walls and windows are included in Shell and Core sections. This unit is the ideal option for you if you want to create a workstation that meets your needs.
Warehouse Spaces
Every trading or e-commerce company needs a warehouse. Warehouse spaces are available at SPC Free Zone for a competitive leasing charge.
Storage Spaces
Storage spaces with the greatest fire alarm and security systems are available from SPC Free Zone.
The whole list of paperwork needed to establish a business at SPCFZ is shown below.
Regarding a specific shareholder or shareholders
- A copy of the manager’s and shareholder’s passport
- A copy of the shareholder’s or manager’s residence visa and their Emirates ID (for UAE citizens)
- Most recent copy of the visit visa and entrance stamp for the UAE
- A passport-sized picture of the manager(s) and shareholder(s)
- Provide evidence of the manager(s) and shareholder(s).
Regarding corporate shareholder(s)
- The articles of association (AOA) and the memorandum of association (MOA)
- Business authorization
- The incorporation certificate
- Board Decision
Note: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) in the UAE and the UAE Embassy in the nation of origin must properly attest the aforementioned documents.
If you engage in trading and e-commerce as part of your firm, a dual license is the best choice. Your free zone business is able to function on the mainland with this kind of license. Furthermore, there are significant savings associated with establishing a firm on the mainland.
Indeed, you are able to operate up to five (5) distinct businesses under a single license.
For select packages, SPCFZ issues up to twenty (20) visas under one trade license.
At SPCFZ, around 1,500 commercial operations are allowed. Among many other things, the Media and Publishing package includes coverage for radio broadcasting, software publishing, and advertising. The Standard package includes services including financial, legal, and real estate.
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