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SHAMS Free Zone Company Setup

SHAMS is the cheapest UAE free zone with a zero-visa package from AED 5,750. Popular with freelancers, content creators and solopreneurs who want a legal UAE licence at the lowest cost.

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100% foreign ownership
Packages from AED 5,750
Visa and bank account handled
Fast licence issuance

Why SHAMS?

SHAMS is the cheapest UAE free zone with a zero-visa package from AED 5,750. Popular with freelancers, content creators and solopreneurs who want a legal UAE licence at the lowest cost.

Zero-visa package from AED 5,750, cheapest in the UAE

With 1 visa package from AED 17,500

Media, consulting, services and freelance activities covered

Online-first licensing with digital document submission

Sharjah address but no restriction on where you live or work

Fast issuance in 3 to 7 working days

Activities covered

SHAMS is set up for these business types. Pick one or combine within the same group under one licence.

Freelance consulting

Content creation and influencers

Media and advertising

IT services

Design and creative

Educational services

E-commerce services

Visas and office

0 to 6 visa packages. Freelancer licence includes self-sponsored residence visa option.

Flexi-desk included in base package

Visa quota scales with office size

Private offices available for larger teams

Residence visas for shareholders, employees and family

Banking

Mashreq Neo Biz, WIO and RAKBANK onboard SHAMS companies well. Expect 10 to 20 working days to activation.

Pre-matched to the bank most likely to approve your file

Compliance file prepared end to end by Breeo

Multi-currency and merchant accounts arranged on request

Audit and tax

Audit optional for standard licences.

UAE corporate tax at 9% above AED 375,000 profit

Qualifying Free Zone Person 0% rate available on qualifying income

VAT at 5% above AED 375,000 turnover (if applicable)

Breeo handles registration, filing and compliance

Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest UAE free zone?

SHAMS at AED 5,750 for the zero-visa package. For a Dubai city address at a similar price, Meydan Free Zone or IFZA (AED 12,500 to AED 12,900) are the next step up.

Can I live in Dubai with a SHAMS licence?

Yes. The SHAMS licence and visa let you live anywhere in the UAE. Sharjah is the registered address but there is no restriction on where you reside or operate from.

Does SHAMS cover e-commerce?

Yes for service-based e-commerce. For physical goods trading and fulfilment, Meydan or Dubai CommerCity are better matches.

Is SHAMS good for freelancers?

Yes. SHAMS Freelancer licence from AED 5,750 includes activity, flexi-desk and establishment card. Add a self-sponsored visa for AED 7,000 to AED 10,000 to live and work in the UAE.

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