SHAMS Free Zone — Quick Facts 2026
| Starting Cost | From AED 5,500 |
| Price Confidence | Verified official price |
| Source Type | Official SHAMS package page; three-year total is documented arithmetic |
| Last Reviewed | July 2026 |
| Emirate | Sharjah |
| Best For | Multi-sector |
| Visa Options | Up to 6 |
| Setup Time | Package and activity dependent |
| Key Activities | Media, E-commerce, Consultancy, Technology, Freelancers and more |
Final pricing may vary by activity, visa count, office requirement, shareholder structure and authority updates. See our pricing methodology.
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Written by: UAE Freezone Compare Editorial Team | Last reviewed: August 2026 | Data sources: Pricing Methodology
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SHAMS Free Zone may be relevant when the best-fit profile is: Founders who want a UAE free zone setup that matches their activity, visa and office needs. Starting cost is shown as From AED 5,500 with price status: Needs confirmation. Visa options: Up to 6. Office requirement: Office or flexi-desk requirements depend on package type, activity and visa allocation. Verify the current requirement before choosing a package. Final activity wording, renewal exposure, government fees, banking readiness and any visa or office add-ons should be confirmed before payment.
Quick verdict: Shortlist SHAMS Free Zone only after the named package, renewal, visa, office and banking checks match your activity, shareholder profile and budget. Request a current written quote before payment because authority packages, government fees and add-ons can change.
| Emirate | Sharjah |
|---|---|
| Starting cost | From AED 5,500 |
| Price status | Needs confirmation |
| Visa options | Up to 6 |
| Best for | Founders who want a UAE free zone setup that matches their activity, visa and office needs. |
| Banking access | Medium - depends on activity, documents and bank profile |
| Setup time | Package and activity dependent |
| Office requirement | Office or flexi-desk requirements depend on package type, activity and visa allocation. Verify the current requirement before choosing a package. |
| Last reviewed | June 2026 |
| Content reviewed | July 2026 |
| Price evidence reviewed | June 2026 |
| CTA | Request current verified quote |
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Starting price
This is a planning figure, not a guaranteed final government or authority fee. Request the current breakdown before choosing a package. UAE Freezone Compare does not charge you a service fee for quote support.
| Cost item | Estimated amount | Included? | Notes | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| License fee | From AED 5,500 | Package dependent | Confirm activity and package scope before payment. | Needs confirmation |
| Registration fee | Indicative or bundled | Varies | May be bundled into year-one setup offers. | Quote-based |
| Establishment card | Indicative | Often separate | Required for most visa processing routes. | Quote-based |
| Flexi desk / office | Package dependent | Varies | Office allocation can affect visa options and renewals. | Needs confirmation |
| Investor or employee visa | Current quote required | Usually separate | Medical, Emirates ID, insurance and status change may apply. Confirm the current visa route and authority/government components before payment. | Quote-based |
| Renewal fee | Current renewal quote required | No | Do not assume renewal equals the first-year license fee unless the authority or supporting evidence confirms it. | Quote-based |
Medium - depends on activity, documents and bank profile. Banks usually review the business activity, shareholder profile, contracts, invoices, website, source of funds and expected transaction flow.
Investor and employee visa availability depends on the license package, office allocation and free zone quota. Calculate medical, Emirates ID, status change and insurance costs before comparing zones.
License processing and visa steps depend on the selected package, activity approval, document readiness, facility route, immigration checks and the relevant authority or bank review. Confirm current timing before relying on any setup plan.
IFZA, RAKEZ, SHAMS, SPC Free Zone, and Meydan Free Zone are common alternatives to benchmark.
| Is the listed price final? | No. Figures are indicative and may change based on business activity, visa count, office requirement, shareholder structure, authority approval, and free zone updates. Request the current verified quote before committing. |
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| Can SHAMS Free Zone support my activity? | Activity eligibility depends on the authority activity list and approval process. Check the exact activity name before paying setup fees. |
| Will a bank account be easy? | Banking depends on activity risk, documents, shareholder profile, contracts, invoices and expected transactions. No free zone can guarantee approval. |
Use this profile as a planning guide, not a final invoice. Confirm the current package, activity wording, visas, office or flexi-desk requirement and renewal amount before payment.
| Free Zone | Package | Year 1 Cost | Renewal Cost | 3-Year Total | Visa Option | Office / Flexi Requirement | Year 1 Confidence | Source Type | Conflict Status | Last Reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHAMS | Standard annual package | AED 6,875 official Standard annual package Confidence: Verified official price |
AED 6,875 fixed renewal for the unchanged Standard package; terms and conditions apply Confidence: Verified official price |
AED 20,625 calculated across three fixed Standard annual periods; terms and conditions apply Confidence: Verified official price |
Visa allocation is package-dependent; visa processing is separate unless the selected package states otherwise | Flexi-desk is listed with the Standard package; workspace and visa terms remain package-dependent | Verified official price | Official SHAMS package page; three-year total is documented arithmetic | No material public conflict recorded | July 2026 |
| What is included | The official Standard row lists an AED 6,875 annual business licence with flexi-desk. SHAMS also publishes fixed renewal pricing for the lifetime of the business, subject to terms and conditions. |
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| What is not included | Visa processing, medical, Emirates ID, insurance, extra activities, workspace upgrades and banking support unless the selected package states otherwise. |
| Hidden-cost risk | SHAMS also advertises a separate Media package from AED 5,750. Do not blend the Media and Standard configurations or assume visa-inclusive totals from the Standard licence-only row. |
| Banking difficulty | Medium |
| Best fit | Media, creator, consultancy, digital service and founder-led businesses that fit the SHAMS activity list. |
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Prices can change based on free zone authority updates, activity selection, visa count, office or flexi-desk requirement, shareholder structure, establishment card, immigration file, medical test, Emirates ID, insurance, banking support and consultant service fees. Last reviewed July 2026. Always request a current quote before payment. View methodology or compare all rows in the UAE Free Zone Cost Index.
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