The Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone is operated by the Sharjah Book Authority, which also oversees the Sharjah International Book Fair, which is the largest event of its kind in the Middle East. It is one of the world’s top publishing events, drawing in more than 2.23 million visitors every year. Some 1,874 publishers from 77 nations around the world take part, putting on display some 1.6 million titles on average.
This free zone is exclusively dedicated to the print and publishing industry, offering state-of-the-art facilities such as co-working spaces, retail outlets, commercial offices, and storage facilities. It is operated by the Sharjah Book Authority, which also organizes the annual Sharjah International Book Fair, the largest event of its kind in the Middle East.
The free zone is home to companies from various countries, including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Palestine, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Ghana, Malaysia, Turkey, The Philippines, Albania, Ireland, Sweden, New Zealand, Tanzania, Singapore, and the United Kingdom, providing an international experience.
The Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone is just 30 minutes away from Dubai’s business district and has excellent transportation links to three ports and Sharjah International Airport, making it an advantageous location for publishing businesses.
Advantages of Sharjah Publishing City
One of the major advantages is that you can establish your publishing business in the Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone with zero startup capital.
- 100% foreign ownership allowed
- Zero corporate and income taxes
- Open 24/7 to cater to the needs of the publishing industry Open 24/7 to cater to the needs of the publishing industry
- Business License granted in ten days
- More than 1,500 designated commercial activities allowed
- Can have a Dual Business License (both Mainland and Free Zone)
- Easy opening of Corporate Bank Account
- Dedicated free zone: Sharjah Publishing City is the world’s first free zone dedicated exclusively to the global print and publishing industry.
- Strategic location: The free zone is located on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road in Sharjah, less than ten minutes away from the Sharjah International Airport and 15 minutes away from the Dubai International Airport.
- Business-friendly environment: The free zone offers co-working spaces, retail outlets, commercial offices, and storage facilities for businesses in the publishing industry.
- Operated by Sharjah Book Authority: The free zone is operated by the Sharjah Book Authority, which oversees the Sharjah International Book Fair, the largest event of its kind in the Middle East.
- Access to global markets: Companies in the free zone have access to a vast market of publishers and distributors from around the world, including countries such as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Palestine, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Ghana, Malaysia, Turkey, The Philippines, Albania, Ireland, Sweden, New Zealand, Tanzania, Singapore, and the United Kingdom.
- Opportunities for growth: The Sharjah International Book Fair and the Publishers Conference provide opportunities for companies to showcase their products, network, and make business deals.
- Industrial hub: Sharjah is home to 40% of industrial activity in the UAE and is well-served by three ports and an international airport, providing a strategic advantage for businesses in the free zone.
Documents required for Company Setup in Sharjah Publishing City
- Copy of passport
- Copy of residence visa (if already in the UAE)
- Copy of educational certificates [for Managers]
- Two passport-sized photographs
- This is applicable to all Directors, Shareholders, and Managers of the proposed company.
In case the company already exists outside the Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone, notarized and attested copies of the following are also required at the time of application.
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Memorandum of Association
- Board Resolution agreeing to set up a company in the Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone
- Incumbency Certificate / Certificate of Good Standing (if applicable)
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Furnished Office – Starting at AED 1,100 per year
Business License – Starting at AED 5,750 per year
Duration of Visa – Up to 10 years
Freezone e-comm License with office AED 5,750
License Issued from SPC Freezone
Inclusions
- Physical presence not required.
- License issued from SPC free zone.
- License will be issued in 3 to 5 working days.
- 100% ownership of the company.
- 5 activities free of charge.
Deliverables
- Trade License with any 5 media activities.
- Lease agreement for free.
- 5 activities for free.
- Memorandum of Association.
- Co- working space – 10hrs per month
What can you do?
- Can do business anywhere inside and outside the UAE.
- Can have your office in SPC Freezone.
- Can do business in any media-related activities.
Notes
- License renewal – AED 5,750
- This package can be availed for zero visa & later can be upgraded to visa packages up to 20 visas
*Conditions Apply
General Trading License AED 6,500
License Issued from SPC Freezone
Inclusions
- Physical presence not required.
- License issued from SPC free zone.
- License will be issued in 3 to 5 working days.
Deliverables
- Trade License.
- Lease agreement for free.
- 5 activities for free.
- Renewal prices remain the same.
What can you do?
- Can combine trading & service activities.
- Can do business inside UAE through a local distributor.
- Can do business outside UAE.
Notes
- This package can be availed for zero visas & can be upgraded
*Conditions Apply
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