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
Pharmaceutical & Medical Supplies in Shams Free Zone
Importing and distributing medicines, medical devices and healthcare consumables
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
From day one, if you are weighing up where to register in the UAE, Shams Free Zone deserves a close look for its media & creative focus and routine renewal process. Just as important, shams Free Zone combines media & creative focus with the flexibility to add activities and visas later, and that is why it suits both first-time founders and established groups. Pharmaceutical & Medical Supplies in Shams Free Zone means importing and distributing medicines, medical devices and healthcare consumables, and it is licensed as a commercial activity. Just as important, typical examples of this activity include medical device distribution, pharmacy supply, consumables trading and medical equipment, which can usually sit together on one Shams Free Zone licence.
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. Importantly, part of Sharjah's cultural and creative economy initiative. For most clients, shams Free Zone is a sensible home for pharmaceutical & medical supplies because importing and distributing medicines, medical devices and healthcare consumables is a well-understood activity there and the approvals are routine.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
The figures below for pharmaceutical & medical supplies in Shams Free Zone are updated by GoldenKey whenever the licensing authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. As we tell every client, use the table below to compare packages for pharmaceutical & medical supplies 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
Importantly, the document list for pharmaceutical & medical supplies 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 clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- Pharmacist licence
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the countryif applicable
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zonesif applicable
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a companyif applicable
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activitiesif 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
For most clients, 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. Your portal shows the status of this step for pharmaceutical & medical supplies in Shams Free Zone in real time.
- 3
Document submission and payment
Crucially, you sign the application and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with Shams Free Zone and the authority's licence fee is paid.
- 4
Licence issued and next steps
Once the Shams Free Zone licence and company papers are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting. Your portal shows the status of this step for pharmaceutical & medical supplies in Shams Free Zone in real time.
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?
Just as important, 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.
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 usually the same.
How many visas can I get with a Shams Free Zone licence?
Visa quota is tied to the package and office you choose. Shams Free Zone packages typically 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.
Which licence type covers pharmaceutical & medical supplies?
On the ground, pharmaceutical & Medical Supplies is classified as a commercial activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
Can I combine pharmaceutical & medical supplies with other activities?
To be clear, in most cases yes. Related activities can share one licence, while unrelated ones may need a general trading licence or a second licence.
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Ready to start your business in Shams Free Zone?
As a rule, call or WhatsApp GoldenKey today and a case manager will walk you through pharmaceutical & medical supplies in Shams Free Zone step by step, with no obligation and no pressure.
Good to know
More about Shams Free Zone
Why the UAE
In our experience, english is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies pharmaceutical & medical supplies in Shams Free Zone for international company owners. Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so pharmaceutical & medical supplies in Shams Free Zone no longer requires a local partner.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with pharmaceutical & medical supplies in Shams Free Zone, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. We speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for pharmaceutical & medical supplies in Shams Free Zone. Our quotations for pharmaceutical & medical supplies in Shams Free Zone list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything.
