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
Education & Training in Shams Free Zone
Training centres, tutoring, corporate training, e-learning and vocational institutes
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
For most clients, shams Free Zone is Sharjah's media free zone — creative and digital licences from AED 5,750, and it has become one of the most practical choices for founders who want a UAE licence without a large upfront budget. A Shams Free Zone company can be owned entirely by foreign nationals, needs no local sponsor and can start trading internationally as soon as the licence is granted. On the ground, education & Training in Shams Free Zone means training centres, tutoring, corporate training, e-learning and vocational institutes, and it is licensed as a professional activity. GoldenKey has licensed training institute businesses for clients in Shams Free Zone and knows which sub-activities to list so you are not asked to amend the licence later.
Put simply, the authority permits Free Zone Establishment (FZE) and Free Zone Company (FZCO), which covers solo founders, partnerships and overseas groups opening a UAE branch. One of the reasons we point clients to Shams Free Zone is its media & creative focus, which matters more than most founders realise once the business is running. For education & training, Shams Free Zone offers the office options such a business actually needs and a visa quota that can grow with the team.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
On the ground, all prices for education & training in Shams Free Zone are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. For most clients, use the table below to compare packages for education & training in Shams Free Zone; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.
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 2026-10-29.
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
The document list for education & training in Shams Free Zone is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- Curriculum outline
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activitiesif applicable
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a companyif applicable
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zonesif applicable
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the countryif 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
GoldenKey starts by confirming your activity is available in Shams Free Zone, then agrees the licence category, visa quota and office option with you in writing. If the authority raises a query on education & training in Shams Free Zone at this stage, we handle it the same day.
- 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.
- 3
Document submission and payment
You sign the application and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with Shams Free Zone and the authority's licence fee is paid. For education & training in Shams Free Zone this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
- 4
Licence issued and next steps
In our experience, shams Free Zone issues the licence, incorporation certificate and lease; from there we open the establishment card, process visas and arrange your bank introduction.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about Shams Free Zone. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsHow long does the Shams Free Zone licence take?
Once your papers are complete, the issuing authority typically issues the licence within 3 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Can I add more activities to my Shams Free Zone licence later?
It can. Shams Free Zone allows activity additions and changes through a licence amendment, which GoldenKey can process in a few working days for a small authority fee.
What is the difference between an FZE and an FZCO in Shams Free Zone?
An FZE has one shareholder and an FZCO has two or more. Both offer limited liability and 100% foreign ownership, and the fees in Shams Free Zone are in most cases the same.
Is education & training allowed in Shams Free Zone?
Absolutely. Education & Training is an available activity in {ent}, and GoldenKey lists the exact sub-activities on your licence. KHDA, ADEK or MOE depending on emirate and course type.
Which licence type covers education & training?
Education & Training is classified as a professional activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
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More about Shams Free Zone
Why the UAE
In our experience, banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of education & training in Shams Free Zone predictable. The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, and for that reason so many founders choose it as a base for education & training in Shams Free Zone.
Why GoldenKey
Most of our Shams Free Zone customers come to us through referrals from other company owners, and for that reason we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. For most clients, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for education & training in Shams Free Zone happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped business owners from more than 60 countries with education & training in Shams Free Zone, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.
