Jurisdictions
SPC — Sharjah Publishing City
A free zone purpose-built for publishing, media, distribution, e-commerce, IT and consulting — with dual-licence access to Sharjah mainland alongside the free zone.
- Price
- from AED 5,750/year · Timing: from 7 working days · Best for: publishing, media, distribution, e-commerce, IT and consulting businesses
Fit
- Yes, if: your activity is publishing, printing, distribution, general trade, e-commerce, IT or consulting, and you want a low-cost zone outside Dubai with strong infrastructure
- Not the best fit, if: your activity is heavy industry or logistics requiring industrial premises — see JAFZA or RAKEZ; or if applicants come from countries subject to enhanced visa scrutiny in Sharjah — verify with A&D first
Activities & licence types
2,000+ approved activities. Five licence types: E-commerce, IT Services, Commercial, Media, and Consultancy. SPC also offers a Dual Licence allowing simultaneous free zone and Sharjah mainland operation.
Documents
| FZE (individual shareholder) | Branch of a company |
|---|---|
| Passport copies of shareholders, managers and directors | Manager's passport copy and photo |
| Passport-size photos | Proof of address |
| Visa/Emirates ID copies, if applicable | Attested parent-company MOA/AOA |
| Proof of address | Attested Certificate of Incorporation, board resolution and POA |
Pricing
| Package | Price |
|---|---|
| Licence + co-working desk (0 visas) | from AED 5,750 |
| Licence + desk rental (0 visas) | from AED 9,000 |
| Licence + unfurnished office (1 visa) | from AED 9,250 |
| Licence + warehouse (0 visas) | from AED 5,750 |
Renewal & visas
Visas issued through SPC are valid for 2 years. Renewal is typically close to the original licence fee. SPC has its own immigration department, keeping visa processing fast.
Final price depends on activity, structure and visa quota — request a fixed quote.
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