License Cost
Licence only · upgrade to visas anytime
AED 6,875
- Trade licence & registration
- Upgrade to visas anytime
- Company name reservation
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
FREE ZONE · SHARJAH
Shams Free Zone Company Formation for Belgians
Guide for Belgian founders · around 7 hours from Brussels
5–7 daysSetup time100%OwnershipUp to 10 visasVisas
- 5–7 daysSetup time
- Free ZoneLicence type
- Flexi | PhysicalOffice / facility
- Up to 10 visasVisa eligibility
- StandardApprovals needed
- From AED 5,280Renewal cost
About Shams Free Zone
Why Shams Free Zone
Put simply, setting up a company in Shams Free Zone gives you 100% ownership, a UAE trade licence and the option to sponsor residence visas for yourself and your family. Founders choose Shams Free Zone when they want a credible UAE address, fast licensing and packages that scale from a solo flexi-desk to a multi-visa office. From day one, belgians are a compact community with strength in diamonds, logistics and pharmaceuticals, so the Shams Free Zone authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Belgian applications every day and process them without hesitation. GoldenKey has Belgian customers from Brussels, Antwerp and Ghent, and our consultants understand the supporting documents granted in Belgium and how to attest them for the UAE.
Crucially, unlike some zones, Shams Free Zone does not require a large paid-up capital to be blocked in a bank account before the licence is issued. Shams Free Zone is located in Sharjah emirate — close to Sharjah International Airport, and the issuing authority's processing time for a standard file is around 3 working days. As a rule, many Belgian founders run Shams Free Zone companies alongside an existing business in Belgium, using the UAE entity for international invoicing and regional sales.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
Put simply, use the table below to compare packages for Shams Free Zone company formation for Belgians; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. Crucially, pricing for Shams Free Zone company formation for Belgians depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.
License Plus Visa Quota
1 residence visa · 1-year licence
AED 8,475
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 1 visa eligibility
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
License Plus Visa Quota
2 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 10,075
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 2 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
License Plus Visa Quota
3 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 11,675
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 3 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
License Plus Visa Quota
4 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 13,275
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 4 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
License Plus Visa Quota
5 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 14,875
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 5 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
License Plus Visa Quota
6 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 16,575
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 6 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
License Plus Visa Quota
7 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 18,075
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 7 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
License Plus Visa Quota
8 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 19,675
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 8 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
License Plus Visa Quota
9 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 21,275
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 9 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
License Plus Visa Quota
10 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 22,875
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 10 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
Additional visaAED 2,420
Annual renewalAED 5,280
Bank account assistanceAED 1,650
Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-27.
Business activities
Explore 834 business activities in Shams Free Zone
Shams Free Zone lets you combine related activities on one licence. Search by what your business does — in English or Arabic — and quote the GK code when you ask for a quotation.
GK-SHAMS-001PrintingMediaApproval requiredGK-SHAMS-002Printing of newspapers, magazines and other periodicals, books and brochures, music and music manuscripts, maps, atlases, posters, advertising catalogues, prospectuses and other printed advertising, postage stamps, taxation stamps, documents of title, cheMediaApproval requiredGK-SHAMS-003Printing directly onto textiles, plastic, glass, metal, wood and ceramics (except silkscreen printing on textiles and wearing apparel)
the material printed is typically copyrighted.MediaGK-SHAMS-004Printing on labels or tags (lithographic, gravure printing, flexographic printing, other)MediaApproval requiredGK-SHAMS-005Multi dimensional printing servicesMediaApproval requiredGK-SHAMS-006Printing,Advertising Agencies And Event OrganizingMediaApproval requiredPopular choices · 834 activities availableAll 834 Shams Free Zone activities
Required documents
Documents required
For Shams Free Zone company formation for Belgians the authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- A bank statement from your Belgium bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- A police clearance certificate from Belgium if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires itif applicable
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the countryif applicable
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activitiesif applicable
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visaif applicable
For companies
- Certificate of incorporation (attested)
- Memorandum & articles of association
- Board resolution approving the UAE company
- Passport copies of shareholders & directors
- Company profile / business plan
Our process
How Shams Free Zone works with GoldenKey
- 1
Consultation and activity selection
In the first call we check that Shams Free Zone lists your activity, settle the licence type and match the visa package and office to what you actually need.
- 2
Name reservation and initial approval
Your trade name is reserved with the Shams Free Zone authority and initial approval is obtained; this stage rarely takes more than two working days. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for Shams Free Zone company formation for Belgians.
- 3
Document submission and payment
You sign the application forms and memorandum, we submit the attested papers and the licence fee is paid to the issuing authority.
- 4
Licence issued and next steps
Your Shams Free Zone licence, certificate of incorporation and lease are granted, and we move straight on to the establishment card, visas and bank introduction. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for Shams Free Zone company formation for Belgians.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about Shams Free Zone. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsDo I need to visit the UAE to set up in Shams Free Zone?
Most Shams Free Zone licences can be issued remotely with scanned papers and a signed power of attorney. You will need to enter the UAE for the medical test and Emirates ID biometrics when your residence visa is processed.
Can I open a UAE bank account with a Shams Free Zone company?
Yes, Shams Free Zone companies open accounts with UAE banks every day. Approval depends on the bank's compliance review of your profile, business plan and papers, and GoldenKey prepares the file and introduces you to a suitable bank.
How many visas can I get with a Shams Free Zone licence?
Day to day, visa quota is tied to the package and office you choose. Shams Free Zone packages as a rule start from a zero-visa option and scale to five or more visas with a physical office, and additional visas can be added later for the per-visa fee shown in our pricing.
Can a Belgian citizen own 100% of a company in Shams Free Zone?
It can. Belgians can own the full share capital of a Shams Free Zone company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
How long does the process take for Belgian applicants?
Processing for Belgians follows the same timeline as other nationalities. Documents from Belgium that need attestation are the main variable, and GoldenKey guides you through that step.
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Good to know
More about Shams Free Zone
Why the UAE
Importantly, english is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies Shams Free Zone company formation for Belgians for international founders. Put simply, the UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, and that is why so many business owners choose it as a base for Shams Free Zone company formation for Belgians.
Why GoldenKey
On the ground, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for Shams Free Zone company formation for Belgians happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with Shams Free Zone company formation for Belgians, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. Our quotations for Shams Free Zone company formation for Belgians list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything.
