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 Egyptians
Guide for Egyptian founders · around 3.5 hours from Cairo
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
Just as important, 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. Egyptian professionals form the backbone of many UAE engineering, legal and media firms, and Egypt-UAE investment flows are among the highest in the region, which gives Egyptian entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Shams Free Zone licence is issued. Payments between Egypt and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, Egyptian pound (EGP) transfers settle promptly and UAE banks are familiar with Egyptian business profiles.
Crucially, popular activities in Shams Free Zone include media, advertising, publishing, creative services and digital marketing, and most of them can be combined on a single licence. One of the reasons we recommend Shams Free Zone is its media & creative focus, which matters more than most founders realise once the business is running. GoldenKey has prepared Shams Free Zone files for Egyptian clients in consulting, engineering, media and education, which means we know which Egypt documents need attestation and which can be submitted as plain copies.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
Pricing for Shams Free Zone company formation for Egyptians depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. To be clear, all prices for Shams Free Zone company formation for Egyptians are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay.
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
Importantly, the document list for Shams Free Zone company formation for Egyptians 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
- A bank statement from your Egypt bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- A police clearance certificate from Egypt if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires itif applicable
- Attested parent-company supporting 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
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE residentif 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
Day to day, we confirm that your activity is available in Shams Free Zone, choose the licence type and agree the visa package and office option that match your plan.
- 2
Name reservation and initial approval
GoldenKey reserves your trade name with the Shams Free Zone authority and obtains initial approval, usually within one to two working days. For Shams Free Zone company formation for Egyptians, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
- 3
Document submission and payment
You sign the submission forms and memorandum, we submit the attested paperwork and the licence fee is paid to the issuing authority.
- 4
Licence issued and next steps
Day to day, once the Shams Free Zone licence and company papers are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting. We keep a written record of this step so your file for Shams Free Zone company formation for Egyptians is audit-ready.
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?
Importantly, most Shams Free Zone licences can be issued remotely with scanned documents 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.
How many visas can I get with a Shams Free Zone licence?
Put simply, 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.
How long does the Shams Free Zone licence take?
Put simply, once your paperwork are complete, the authority typically issues the licence within 3 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Can a Egyptian citizen own 100% of a company in Shams Free Zone?
Yes. Egyptians can own the full share capital of a Shams Free Zone company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Do Egyptians need a UAE visa before applying for Shams Free Zone?
No. You can apply for the licence from Egypt with scanned paperwork, and the investor residence visa is processed afterwards.
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Good to know
More about Shams Free Zone
Why the UAE
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 Egyptians for international founders. Just as important, residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes Shams Free Zone company formation for Egyptians a route to relocation as well as a business decision.
Why GoldenKey
In our experience, 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 Egyptians happen the same day they are ready. Day to day, if a document is missing or an approval is delayed on your Shams Free Zone file, we tell you immediately and explain the fix, rather than letting the request sit. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped entrepreneurs from more than 60 countries with Shams Free Zone company formation for Egyptians, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.
