Company Formation in SPC FZ – Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone
Sharjah is the third largest city after Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the U.A.E. Sharjah is bordered by the cities of Dubai and Ajman and is about 170 kms away from the capital city Abu Dhabi. It is to promote free trade & industry that the Sharjah Airport International Free Zone was set up in 1995 and today is the center piece of the Sharjah governments’ commitment to free trade
The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) was established in 2013, meeting the need for this city of culture to have an independent organization for literature, reading and publishing. SBA encourages continuous learning, investment in intellectual industries, translation and sharing knowledge. SBA is now responsible for managing significant cultural projects, such as the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF), Sharjah Public Libraries and Sharjah Publishing City, a free zone set to become the centre for the publishing industry.
Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone (SPC FZ) is the world’s very first Publishing and Printing Free zone that offers its investors in the industry the opportunity to expand in the MENA region, have improved accessibility worldwide, capitalize on tax free privileges while benefiting from being a wholly independently owned and operated company.

Major Benefits of Company Formation in Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone
- 100% foreign ownership,
- 100% repatriation of capital,
- 100% exemption from personal income tax, service tax, import and export tax,
- No Currency restrictions,
- Wide range of business activities related to publishing & Printing Sector,
- One stop shop for company registration, licensing and government services.

Characteristics of Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone Company Setup
Sharjah Book Authority – Sharjah Publishing City, Sharjah, (U.A.E.)
Trading/Service and Publishing related activities can be carried out in Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone.
Commercial trading/Service & Holding License are available options for Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone.
FZE (single shareholder), FZC (2-7 shareholders) & Branch office
Shareholder for Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone Company can be Individuals or Corporate entity
Individuals only (Minimum one. Shareholder can also be Director)
No minimum paid up capital.
Audit report is required to be filed with Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone.
3 – 5 working days to trade license of the company and register a company in Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone
Another 7-10 working days for immigration card subject to security clearance & thereafter visa may take approximately 7-10 working days on normal basis.

Documents Required for SPC FZ Company Registration
The documents required for business set up in SPC FZ (Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone) depends on whether a shareholder is individual or corporate entity. Basic requirements are:
- Color passport copy,
- Color UAE residence visa & emirates id copy,
- Utility bill copy,
- NOC from current sponsor
Process of SPC FZ (Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone) Company Setup
- Identify the legal form of company to be registered in SPC FZ
- Select activity from SPC FZ activity list,
- Apply for name and initial approval,
- Payment of fees related to SPC FZ business set up,
- Sign SPC FZ company registration and incorporation documents,
- Apply for SPC FZ residence visa.

Company Formation Cost in SPC FZ
SPC FZ Company Setup begins from AED 5,750/-
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Important Note
- Shareholder or directors wishing to have UAE residency visa on said company will need to revisit after issuance of license, immigration card and entry permit for stamping of visa on the passport and may need to stay in UAE for 5 to 7 working days as that process may take time.
- Investors to have family status UAE visa should have share capital of AED 75,000/- and in order to be eligible for Owner/Investor/Partner visa should have share capital of AED 60,000/-
How GBS Helps
Global Business Services FZCO has helped many individuals and corporate entities to set up their businesses in SPC FZ. Our company acts as a one stop solution for SPC FZ company incorporation services.
If you are looking for SPC FZ company setup, please get in touch with us for professional assistance.
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