Setup your business in Shams(Sharjah Media City)
Strategic location, 100% business ownership, and more.
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About SHAMS
SHAMS, which is also known as Sharjah Media City, is a renowned business hub established in 2017. It is best for startups and media-focused businesses, offering affordable licenses, tax exemptions, and the special feature of starting a business without renting physical space.
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Benefits of SHAMS Free Zone
- 100% foreign ownership
- 100% repatriation of capital and profits
- Prime location: 15 min from Sharjah International Airport
- Flexible business activities
- Fast documentation
- Flexible Office Options
- Affordable Setup
- No physical presence required
- Up to six visas under the flexi-desk package
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Types of Business Licenses
Set up your business in SHAMS and experience the UAE’s perfect blend of opportunity, connectivity, and affordability. Choose from a wide range of business licenses designed to meet your future goals and support sustainable growth in line with your vision.

Service License
For businesses that provide professional expertise as a service, consulting, IT services, marketing, and media production.

Trading License
For businesses that are in the import, export, retail, and e-commerce sectors. This license allows you to sell, buy, or trade goods locally and globally.

Industrial License
For businesses that deal in manufacturing, production, assembly, or other industrial work, such as goods packaging.
Popular Business Activities
Whether you are a new entrepreneur, an SME, or a large enterprise looking to expand in the region, SHAMS offers a wide range of business activities to suit your goals. With flexible setup options and a supportive ecosystem, SHAMS empowers businesses of all sizes to innovate, grow, and thrive in the UAE’s dynamic market.
Manufacturing
Information & Communication
Marketing Consultancy
Entertainment & Recreation
Wholesale & Retail Trade
Accommodation & Food Service Activities
Financial & Insurance Activities
Transportation
Broadcasting
Graphic Design
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Thousands of people choose Ventaraa to set up their businesses in Dubai and across the UAE. We take great pride in our exceptional services, and our clients’ success stories inspire us every day.
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Ventaraa made the entire company setup process effortless. From paperwork to licensing, everything was handled with precision and care. Love, how quickly I was able to start my business operations.
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The Ventaraa team went beyond the basics, advising us on long-term compliance and the right free zone choice. It’s great that their comprehensive business setup solutions cover almost every aspect of company formation in the UAE, and I didn’t have to go elsewhere for support with the little things.
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The team at Ventaraa truly understands what entrepreneurs need. They guided me through every step, explained all the legal details clearly, and got my trade license approved and business registration in time.
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As a first-time business owner, I was nervous about setting up in a new country. Ventaraa not only made it easy but also helped me choose the right free zone and structure to save costs. Highly recommended!