SPC free zone company formation
Sharjah's Publishing City.
Open to Many Activities.
Set Up With an Accredited Partner.
SPC Free Zone (Sharjah Publishing City) began as a hub for publishing and printing and now licenses a wide range of media, commercial and professional businesses.
Licence packages from AED 5,750
* Indicative starting price for a licence package. Visas, workspace, renewals and government fees vary, and we show government fees at cost. Your written recommendation gives an all-in figure.
Why SPC
A Sharjah free zone
with roots in publishing.
SPC Free Zone was created for publishing, printing and media businesses. Today it also licenses many commercial and professional activities, with flexi-desk options suited to founders and small teams.
Get Your Setup Plan →Publish.
Create.
Trade.
Grow.
Who SPC suits
SPC is often the right fit for.
If SPC isn't the right fit, we'll say so and recommend another zone.
Publishers & Printers
Books, print and distribution
Media & Content
Digital media and marketing
Consultants
Professional and advisory services
General Traders
Trading activities on a lean budget
Your SPC setup
From your SPC licence
to an operating company.
- 01
UAE Business Launch
For founders establishing an SPC company.
- Activity selection
- Name reservation
- SPC licence and incorporation
- Establishment card
- Investor visa
- Bank account preparation
- 02
UAE Business Plus
For owners who want ongoing support after establishment.
- Everything in Launch
- Family and employee visas
- Accounting and tax coordination
- Renewals and amendments
- Workspace upgrades
- 03
Media & Publishing
For publishing, print and content businesses.
- Media activity review
- Any content approvals
- Distribution planning
- Banking coordination
- VAT registration check
Licence & structure
Which SPC licence?It depends on your activities.
SPC licenses media, commercial and professional activities, and related activities can often sit on one licence. Some media activities may need content approvals. Visa allocation depends on your package. We confirm the combination before you apply.
Check Your Activities →- Licence Type
- Media Approvals
- Shareholders
- Visa Allocation
- Workspace
- Renewal Cost
- Tax Position
- Banking Fit
How SPC compares
SPC alongside two alternatives.
| SPC Free Zone (this zone) | Shams | Meydan Free Zone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Sharjah | Sharjah | Dubai |
| Known for | Publishing roots with a wide activity range | Media and creative licences | Digital-first setup in central Dubai |
| Typical fit | Publishing, media, consulting, trading | Freelancers, media, small agencies | E-commerce, services, media |
| Workspace options | Flexi-desk to offices | Flexi-desk | Flexi-desk to offices |
| Remote setup | Often possible | Often possible | Often possible |
We're accredited across these zones, so the comparison is about fit, not commission.
One relationship
Your SPC licence
is the start of the journey.
Visas, banking, tax registration and renewals follow. CTG manages each step with one team.
The CTG approach
A structured path into SPC.
Step 1: Understand
Your activities, audience, visas and budget.
Step 2: Advise
SPC confirmed as the right fit, or an alternative recommended.
Step 3: Establish
Name, activities, approvals and SPC licence.
Step 4: Activate
Establishment card, visas, bank file and tax registration.
Step 5: Support
Renewals, visa changes and compliance as you grow.
Common questions
SPC setup,
answered.
How much does a SPC Free Zone company cost?
Licence packages start from AED 5,750. Your total depends on activity, visas, workspace and renewal rates, and government fees are charged at cost. Your written recommendation gives an all-in figure.
What is SPC Free Zone?
Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone, a Sharjah free zone founded for publishing and printing that now licenses many media, commercial and professional activities.
Is SPC only for publishers?
No. It also licenses a wide range of other activities. We check that yours are covered.
Can I set up an SPC company from abroad?
Incorporation can often be completed remotely. You'll need to be in the UAE for visa medicals and biometrics.
Do I need a physical office?
Many founders start with a flexi-desk. Larger visa needs may call for an office.
How many visas can an SPC company get?
It depends on your package and workspace. Your written recommendation sets out the allocation.
Does an SPC company pay corporate tax?
It's within the UAE corporate tax system. Qualifying income can be taxed at 0% if the Qualifying Free Zone Person conditions are met, and other income at 9%.
SPC insights
Make informed decisions before you establish.
Begin your UAE strategy
Is SPC right for your business?
Answer six questions and we'll confirm whether SPC fits, or which zone does.
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