SPC Free Zone Guide 2026 — Sharjah Publishing City Detailed Review
SPC (Sharjah Publishing City) Free Zone offers some of UAE lowest-cost business packages. Here is the detailed 2026 guide.
In this guide:
About SPC Free Zone
- Full name: Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone
- Location: Sharjah emirate; 20 minutes from Dubai; near Sharjah International Airport
- Launched: 2019; newer free zone
- Focus: Publishing and media; but now offers broad range of activities including consulting, e-commerce, and training
SPC Free Zone — Why It Is Popular
- Cost: One of UAE cheapest complete free zone packages
- All-inclusive: Packages include licence, virtual office, and visa processing in one price
- Simplicity: Online application; fast processing
SPC Free Zone Package Pricing
- Starter (no visa, freelancer): AED 5,750-6,500/year
- Standard (1 visa): AED 7,000-8,500/year
- Team (3 visas): AED 10,000-12,000/year
- All prices: Include licence + virtual office + admin; government visa fees extra (AED 3,000-5,000/visa)
SPC Activities Available
- Publishing and Content Production (original focus)
- Consulting (General or specific)
- E-Commerce and General Trading
- Training and Education
- Media and Broadcasting
- IT Services
SPC Free Zone — Limitations
- Banking: Some UAE banks are less familiar with SPC; Wio Business is the best first bank option
- Location: Sharjah; not Dubai (some clients prefer Dubai address)
- Visa quota: Lower packages have 1 visa only; upgrade needed for more staff