SPC Free Zone Company Formation
SPC Free Zone, Sharjah Publishing City, is one of the most affordable ways to get a UAE company with visas, and now licenses far more than publishing.
- SharjahLocation
- AED 6,299Packages from
- 100%Ownership
- Flexi desk includedOffice
About SPC Free Zone
Sharjah Publishing City was built as a hub for publishing and printing, and has grown into a general free zone with thousands of activities across trading, services and e-commerce. Its packages are among the lowest cost in the UAE.
Our SPC packages include a flexi desk and options with one or two visas.
Authority
Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone
Best suited to
Start ups and small businesses; Publishing and media; E-commerce and services.
Benefits of SPC Free Zone
Low cost
Packages from AED 6,299.
Flexi desk
Included in the starter package.
Wide activity list
Trading, media and services.
Quick setup
Fast licensing.
Ownership
100%.
Visas
One or two visa packages.
Licence types available
Publishing licence
Books and printed media.
Media licence
Media activities.
Trading licence
Trading.
E-commerce licence
Online sales.
Service licence
Services.
General trading licence
Wide trading.
Legal forms, visas and office
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Legal forms | Free Zone Establishment / LLC |
| Visa allocation | Packages with 0, 1 or 2 visas. |
| Office | Flexi desk included. |
How setup works
Activity and package
We match your activities to the zone’s list and choose a package and visa count.
Name and application
Trade name reserved and application filed with shareholder documents.
Licence issue
Initial approval, signing of incorporation documents and licence issued.
Establishment card and visas
Immigration card, entry permits, medicals and Emirates ID.
Bank, VAT and corporate tax
Bank account support, corporate tax registration and VAT where needed.
Documents required
- Passport copies of all shareholders and managers (valid for at least 6 months)
- Passport size photographs on a white background
- Visa or entry stamp copy for UAE residents, or a visit visa page
- Proof of residential address (utility bill or bank statement)
- Short business plan or activity description (some zones)
- For corporate shareholders: certificate of incorporation, memorandum and articles, board resolution and good standing, attested
SPC Free Zone packages
Starter, 0 visa
AED 6,299 indicative
- Business setup consultation
- Trade name reservation and initial approval
- MOA drafting and attestation
- Commercial trade licence issuance
- Up to 3 business activities on one licence
- Government fee guidance included
- Flexi Desk included
Growth, 1 visa
AED 10,499 indicative
- Everything in the Starter package
- Professional licence issuance
- 1 investor/employee visa (Emirates ID and medical fees included)
- Dedicated relationship manager
- 1 free tax/VAT consultation session
Premium, 2 visas
AED 14,999 indicative
- Everything in the Growth package
- Industrial licence issuance
- Facility and site approval coordination
- 2 investor/employee visas (Emirates ID and medical fees included)
- Regulatory and environmental approval support
- Priority processing with dedicated relationship manager
Indicative Balance Brite package prices. Government fees change during the year, so we confirm everything in a written quote before you pay. Prices exclude 5% VAT where it applies.
Tax after setup
Free zone companies must register for corporate tax and file a return every year. If the company meets the Qualifying Free Zone Person conditions (adequate substance in the zone, qualifying income, audited accounts, transfer pricing compliance and non qualifying revenue below 5% of total revenue or AED 5 million, whichever is lower) it pays 0% on qualifying income and 9% on the rest. VAT applies as normal unless the zone is a designated zone for goods. Corporate tax registration and VAT registration can be added to any package.
SPC Free Zone questions
How much is SPC Free Zone?
Our packages are AED 6,299 with no visa, AED 10,499 with one visa and AED 14,999 with two visas.
Is SPC only for publishing?
No. It licenses trading, services and e-commerce too.
Can a free zone company trade with mainland customers?
It can sell to mainland customers through a distributor or agent, or by registering a branch or obtaining a mainland permit where available. Services to mainland clients are possible in many cases. Rules differ by zone and activity.
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up?
Many free zones allow remote setup. You will need to be in the UAE for the visa medical and Emirates ID biometrics.
Speak to our setup manager about SPC Free Zone
Hassam Abbasi manages company setup at Balance Brite. Share your activity, the visas you need and where your customers are, and he will recommend a jurisdiction and give you a written quote.