WhatsApp quoteFor most clients, if you are weighing up where to register in the UAE, Shams Free Zone deserves a close look for its media & creative focus and simple renewal process. Crucially, 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. For most clients, the most common businesses Romanians open through GoldenKey are in IT and software, hospitality, construction and aviation, although Shams Free Zone supports almost any activity. For Romanian founders, the UAE is around 5 hours from Bucharest, the UAE is 1 to 2 hours ahead of Romania, and English is widely spoken by Romanian professionals.
Why Shams Free Zone
Importantly, popular with journalists, filmmakers and creative agencies. Shams Free Zone is located in Sharjah emirate — close to Sharjah International Airport, and the authority's processing time for a standard file is around 3 working days (Monday to Friday). Romanian applicants benefit from the fact that Shams Free Zone already has many Romanian shareholders on its register, so its officers recognise Romania documents and name formats instantly.
How Shams Free Zone works with GoldenKey
Step 1Consultation 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. For Shams Free Zone company formation for Romanians, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Step 2Name reservation and initial approval
We submit your preferred trade names to Shams Free Zone and secure initial approval, normally within a day or two of submission.
Step 3Document submission and payment
Importantly, with the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested documents and settles the licence fee with the authority on your behalf. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for Shams Free Zone company formation for Romanians.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
In short, shams Free Zone issues the licence, incorporation certificate and lease; from there we open the establishment card, process visas and arrange your bank introduction.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for Shams Free Zone company formation for Romanians; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
- A passport issued by Romania with at least six months' validity
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- Educational certificates attested by the Romania authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
Pricing
Put simply, pricing for Shams Free Zone company formation for Romanians depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. On the ground, all prices for Shams Free Zone company formation for Romanians are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay.
Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.
Why the UAE
Day to day, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from Shams Free Zone company formation for Romanians can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely. In short, the dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for Shams Free Zone company formation for Romanians and makes international pricing simple.
Why GoldenKey
Put simply, we speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for Shams Free Zone company formation for Romanians. Because GoldenKey works with the licensing authority, the immigration department and the banks every single week, we know exactly which papers each of them will ask for on a Shams Free Zone file. In short, you deal with one named consultant from the first call until your Shams Free Zone licence, visa and bank introduction are complete, and that consultant answers your WhatsApp messages personally.
Book a call with GoldenKey and we will confirm your eligibility, your costs and your next steps for Shams Free Zone company formation for Romanians in a single conversation.
Frequently asked questions
How many visas can I get with a Shams Free Zone licence?
In practice, 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.
How long does the Shams Free Zone licence take?
As a rule, once your papers are complete, the licensing authority typically issues the licence within 3 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in Shams Free Zone?
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 UAE residence visa is processed.
Do Romanians need a UAE visa before applying for Shams Free Zone?
No. You can apply for the licence from Romania with scanned documents, and the investor residence visa is completed afterwards.
Can a Romanian citizen own 100% of a company in Shams Free Zone?
Yes. Romanians can own the full share capital of a Shams Free Zone company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
