Free zone business setup in Sharjah
Compare Sharjah’s media and publishing communities, with dedicated guides to SHAMS and SPC Free Zone.

Find your business base in Sharjah.
Sharjah Media City (SHAMS) has a media and creative focus, while Sharjah Publishing City (SPC) has its roots in publishing and offers a broader business community. Compare the specific activity, work facilities and services you need from each authority.
Explore free zones in Sharjah
Compare the business environment and facilities, then open a guide to discuss the setup that fits your plans.
Plan your setup in Sharjah
- Creative or commercial work
- Specify the actual services or products rather than selecting a licence by its headline category alone.
- Premises and facilities
- Review whether the business needs a workspace, customer-facing premises, storage or specialist facilities.
- A complete cost comparison
- Compare the initial setup, workspace, residency requirements and renewal items in one proposal.
A clear path from
idea to application.
We help you connect the decisions, documents and practical steps involved in starting your company.
Tell us what you are building
Share your activity, ownership, workspace and team plans.
Review the setup route
Discuss the relevant authority, activity selection and application requirements.
Understand the proposal
Review the scope, facilities, costs and ongoing items together.
Prepare the next steps
Coordinate your documents and application with a clear point of contact.
Your questions,
answered.
How do I start a business in Sharjah?
Begin with a clear description of the business, its proposed owners and the location it needs. We can help review the available free zone options and prepare the next steps.
What should my setup proposal include?
Ask for the licence, registration support, workspace, residency requirements and any additional services to be identified. Review renewal and other ongoing items alongside the initial setup costs.
Can Positive Zone help after company formation?
Our services include PRO support, visa assistance, accounting and bookkeeping, business bank account assistance and legal services. Discuss the support your company needs as part of your enquiry.
Keep exploring your options
Sharjah mainlandTalk to our team
We guide clients in the Dubai area through the start-up procedure of their company by providing them with a clear and accurate picture of how to start their business. We’re in a position to make this as easy as possible.
Office Number - 306, White Crown Building, Trade Center 1 - Sheikh Zayed Rd - Dubai, UAE
VINDHYA COMPLEX. Office No. 604, 6th Floor. Sector No 11. CBD Belapur. Navi Mumbai. 400614.
Send Us Your Inquiry
Your inquiry: Free zone business setup in Sharjah
Loading inquiry form…
Prefer to speak directly? Call +971 4 879 5745
Photography credit
Al Qasba by Firoze Edassery. CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped to fit the page layout.

