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 Russians
Guide for Russian founders · around 5 to 6 hours from Moscow from Moscow
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
As a rule, 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. In our experience, 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. For Russian company owners, the UAE is around 5 to 6 hours from Moscow from Moscow, the UAE is 1 hour ahead of Moscow, and Russian-speaking consultants, bankers and lawyers are now easy to find in Dubai. In our experience, russians are a fast-growing community that has expanded sharply since 2022, with strong presence in Dubai Marina, JLT and Business Bay, so the Shams Free Zone authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Russian applications every day and process them without hesitation.
To be clear, 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. 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. For Russians, the practical advantages of Shams Free Zone are the ease of travel between Russia and the UAE, Russian-speaking consultants, bankers and lawyers are now easy to find in Dubai, and a banking system that processes Russian rouble (RUB) transfers daily.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
Pricing for Shams Free Zone company formation for Russians depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. The figures below for Shams Free Zone company formation for Russians are updated by GoldenKey whenever the 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
The document list for Shams Free Zone company formation for Russians 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
- Educational certificates attested by the Russia authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A passport granted by Russia with at least six months' validity
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE residentif applicable
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activitiesif applicable
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zonesif 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. For Shams Free Zone company formation for Russians, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
- 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 business days.
- 3
Document submission and payment
You sign the submission and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with Shams Free Zone and the authority's licence fee is paid. For Shams Free Zone company formation for Russians this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
- 4
Licence issued and next steps
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 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 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.
Can I add more activities to my Shams Free Zone licence later?
Yes, it can. Shams Free Zone allows activity additions and changes through a licence amendment, which GoldenKey can process in a few working days (Monday to Friday) for a small authority fee.
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in Shams Free Zone?
Most Shams Free Zone licences can be released 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.
Do Russians need a UAE visa before applying for Shams Free Zone?
Not in that case. You can apply for the licence from Russia with scanned supporting documents, and the investor residence visa is processed afterwards.
How long does the process take for Russian applicants?
Crucially, processing for Russians follows the same timeline as other nationalities. Documents from Russia that need attestation are the main variable, and GoldenKey guides you through that step.
Get a free quote
Ready to start your business in Shams Free Zone?
Call or WhatsApp GoldenKey today and a consultant will walk you through Shams Free Zone company formation for Russians step by step, with no obligation and no pressure.
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 Russians for international founders. Banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of Shams Free Zone company formation for Russians predictable.
Why GoldenKey
Just as important, after your Shams Free Zone licence is issued, the same team handles renewals, visa additions, amendments and tax registrations, so you never have to explain your business twice. Importantly, every Shams Free Zone package we quote already includes the licence, registration, the establishment card where applicable and our full assistance, with no hidden add-ons at the end. Our quotations for Shams Free Zone company formation for Russians list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before any payment anything.
