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Sharjah

SPC Free Zone company setup

Instant licence issuance and dual-licence options

SPC Free Zone
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  • Ownership

    100% foreign

  • Licence issued

    Same day, in many cases

  • Dual licence

    Available with Sharjah DED

  • Minimum share capital

    None required

  • Physical office

    Not required

  • Corporate tax

    0% on qualifying income

About Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone

SPC Free Zone built its reputation on speed. Licences are frequently issued the same day, and the zone offers a dual-licence arrangement with Sharjah Economic Development Department that lets a free-zone company also hold a mainland licence — useful if you need to serve UAE customers directly.

It permits an unusually broad activity list, including combinations that other zones will not put on a single licence. For founders whose business spans trading and services, this can avoid the cost of two separate companies.

Costs sit between SHAMS and the Dubai zones. The dual-licence route is the main reason to choose SPC over a cheaper Sharjah alternative.

Good fit for

  • Businesses needing both free-zone and mainland reach
  • Founders who want a licence issued immediately
  • Companies combining trading and service activities
  • Publishing, printing and media businesses

Consider alternatives if

  • Businesses that only ever sell outside the UAE — cheaper options exist
  • Heavy manufacturing or large-scale logistics

What it costs

The figures below cover the SPC Free Zone licence and the related government fees. The biggest variable is visa count — each residence visa adds both an allocation cost on the licence and a per-person processing cost.

Estimate your total cost
ItemFrom
Licence only, no visa allocationAED 6,500
Licence with 1 visa allocationAED 12,500
Licence with 2 visa allocationsAED 16,500
Dual licence add-onAdds mainland trading rightsAED 9,500
Establishment cardAED 1,100
Residence visa, per personAED 3,600

These are indicative 2026 market ranges, shown so you can budget realistically. Government fees change and every case differs — we send a fixed written quote covering your exact activity, visa count and facility before you commit to anything.

Facility options and visa allowance

  • Flexi desk

    Up to 2 visas

    Standard shared allocation.

  • Executive office

    Up to 6 visas

    Private office within SPC.

Popular activities

A selection of what SPC Free Zone permits. The full list runs to hundreds of activities — ask us about yours.

  • Publishing and printing
  • General trading
  • Management consultancy
  • E-commerce
  • Educational services
  • IT and software services
  • Marketing and advertising

How long it takes

Typical timings with complete documents. Regulated activities needing external approval take longer.

  1. Application and name approval

    Same day

    Trade name and activity confirmed.

  2. Licence issuance

    Same day to 1 working day

    Licence and incorporation documents issued after payment.

  3. Establishment card

    2–3 working days

    Required before visa processing.

  4. Residence visa

    10–14 working days

    Entry permit through to Emirates ID.

  5. Dual licence, if required

    5–10 working days

    Separate application to Sharjah DED for mainland trading rights.

What you need to provide

Everything on this list, for each shareholder and director.

  • Passport copy for every shareholder and director (minimum 6 months validity)
  • Passport-size photograph against a white background
  • Proof of residential address dated within the last 3 months
  • Three proposed trade names in order of preference
  • Business plan — required for financial, consultancy and regulated activities
  • Existing UAE visa or entry stamp copy, if you are already in the country
  • No Objection Certificate from your current sponsor, if you hold a UAE residence visa

SPC Free Zone questions

What does the dual licence actually let me do?

It allows a single company to hold both a free-zone licence and a Sharjah mainland licence, so you can trade directly with UAE customers without appointing a distributor. It is the main structural advantage SPC has over comparable zones.

Is same-day licensing realistic?

For standard activities with complete documents, yes — SPC is genuinely one of the fastest zones in the country. Regulated activities requiring external approval will take longer.

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Ready to set up in SPC Free Zone?

Tell us your activity and how many visas you need. We'll send a fixed written quote with every government fee itemised.

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Or call Jaleel +971 52 432 9060 or Mis Shabi +971 50 314 9109