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
Real Estate Brokerage in Shams Free Zone
Brokering the sale and leasing of property on behalf of owners and buyers
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
To be clear, if you are weighing up where to register in the UAE, Shams Free Zone deserves a close look for its media & creative focus and straightforward renewal process. 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 entrepreneurs and established groups. In practice, external approvals for real estate brokerage are: RERA (Dubai), DMT (Abu Dhabi) or the relevant emirate's land department. GoldenKey has licensed real estate brokerage businesses for clients in Shams Free Zone and knows which sub-activities to list so you are not asked to amend the licence later.
As we tell every client, 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. From day one, office options in Shams Free Zone range from virtual office, flexi-desk or office suite, so you only pay for the space your visa quota actually needs. For real estate brokerage, 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
All prices for real estate brokerage in Shams Free Zone are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. As a rule, the figures below for real estate brokerage in Shams Free Zone are updated by GoldenKey whenever the issuing authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.
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
For real estate brokerage in Shams Free Zone the issuing authority asks for the following papers, 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
- On the ground, rERA or local land department approval
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visaif applicable
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the countryif 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
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. Nothing is submitted for real estate brokerage in Shams Free Zone until you have reviewed and approved it.
- 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.
- 3
Document submission and payment
You sign the application and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with Shams Free Zone and the licensing authority's licence fee is paid. For real estate brokerage in Shams Free Zone this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
- 4
Licence issued and next steps
Importantly, your Shams Free Zone licence, certificate of incorporation and lease are issued, and we move straight on to the establishment card, visas and 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 licensing authority typically issues the licence within 3 working days (Monday to Friday). Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
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.
Can I add more activities to my Shams Free Zone licence later?
Yes. 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.
Is real estate brokerage allowed in Shams Free Zone?
To be clear, real Estate Brokerage is not a natural fit for {ent} because brokerage is a regulated mainland activity. GoldenKey will recommend the jurisdiction where it is licensed without restrictions and explain why.
Which licence type covers real estate brokerage?
To be clear, real Estate Brokerage is classified as a commercial activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
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Good to know
More about Shams Free Zone
Why the UAE
In our experience, since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so real estate brokerage in Shams Free Zone no longer requires a local partner. Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes real estate brokerage in Shams Free Zone a route to relocation as well as a business decision.
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 real estate brokerage in Shams Free Zone happen the same day they are ready. As a rule, we speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for real estate brokerage in Shams Free Zone. Our quotations for real estate brokerage in Shams Free Zone list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before a single dirham changes hands anything.
