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 Swedes
Guide for Swedish founders · around 6.5 hours from Stockholm
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
Importantly, 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 short, 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. In practice, swedes are a technology-focused community with Swedish telecom, fintech and design firms in Dubai, so the Shams Free Zone authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Swedish applications every day and process them without hesitation. From day one, for Swedish founders, the UAE is around 6.5 hours from Stockholm, the UAE is 2 to 3 hours ahead of Sweden, and English proficiency is near-universal among Swedish professionals.
In practice, shams Free Zone licences are renewed annually with a simple online payment and updated passport copies, and GoldenKey sends a reminder 60 days before the due date. From day one, 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. Many Swedish founders run Shams Free Zone companies alongside an existing business in Sweden, using the UAE entity for international invoicing and regional sales.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
From day one, use the table below to compare packages for Shams Free Zone company formation for Swedes; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. All prices for Shams Free Zone company formation for Swedes are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before a single dirham changes hands.
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 2026-10-27.
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 Shams Free Zone company formation for Swedes the authority asks for the following supporting documents, 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 passport granted by Sweden with at least six months' validity
- Educational certificates attested by the Sweden authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A bank statement from your Sweden bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the countryif applicable
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visaif applicable
- Attested parent-company paperwork and a board resolution if the shareholder is a companyif 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
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. For Shams Free Zone company formation for Swedes this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
- 2
Name reservation and initial approval
From day one, 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.
- 3
Document submission and payment
Just as important, with the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested documents and settles the licence fee with the registrar on your behalf. If the authority raises a query on Shams Free Zone company formation for Swedes at this stage, we handle it the same day.
- 4
Licence issued and next steps
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 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 UAE residence visa is processed.
Is an audit required for a Shams Free Zone company?
From day one, requirements vary by zone and by company size. GoldenKey will confirm the current Shams Free Zone rule when we prepare your quotation, and we provide bookkeeping if you need accounts in any case for corporate tax.
How long does the Shams Free Zone licence take?
Once your documents are complete, the authority usually issues the licence within 3 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Is there a double taxation agreement between Sweden and the UAE?
In practice, the UAE has double taxation agreements with more than 130 countries. Whether Sweden is covered and how it applies to you depends on the current treaty position, which GoldenKey checks with a tax adviser before you rely on it.
Can a Swedish citizen own 100% of a company in Shams Free Zone?
Yes. Swedes can own the full share capital of a Shams Free Zone company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Get a free quote
Ready to start your business in Shams Free Zone?
Importantly, book a call with GoldenKey and we will confirm your eligibility, your costs and your next steps for Shams Free Zone company formation for Swedes in a single conversation.
Good to know
More about Shams Free Zone
Why the UAE
Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes Shams Free Zone company formation for Swedes a route to relocation as well as a business decision. Crucially, the UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international clients and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for Shams Free Zone company formation for Swedes.
Why GoldenKey
For most clients, 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. Put simply, because GoldenKey works with the licensing authority, the immigration department and the banks every single week, we know exactly which documents each of them will ask for on a Shams Free Zone file. Day to day, 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.
