Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone (SPC)
Establish your company in a dynamic Sharjah Free Zone designed for publishing, creative, commercial, and professional businesses.2,000+ business activities
Choose from over 2,000 business activities across commercial, professional, creative, and other sectors.
Up to 5 activity groups
Combine up to five activity groups within one business licence for greater operational flexibility.
100% foreign ownership
Maintain full foreign ownership of your SPC Free Zone company.
Explore flexible company formation options in SPC Free Zone.
Build your business in Sharjah’s creative and publishing hub
Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone (SPC Free Zone) was created around the publishing, printing, and creative industries and has since developed into a broader business hub for entrepreneurs and international companies.
Moreover, its location in Sharjah provides access to an established cultural, educational, and commercial ecosystem, while its diverse business activities support companies well beyond the publishing sector.
Ideal for:
Publishing • Printing • Media • Creative industries • Digital businesses • Professional services
More flexibility for your business in the UAE
SPC Free Zone combines a broad choice of business activities with flexible workspace and facility options, including co-working spaces, commercial offices, retail spaces, and warehouses.
In addition, its specialised publishing ecosystem provides access to print-on-demand and industry-focused resources, while selected structures can offer opportunities to operate across both Free Zone and Mainland markets, subject to applicable requirements.
Key advantages:
2,000+ activities • Publishing ecosystem • Print-on-demand resources • Flexible facilities • Mainland opportunities
Modern facilities and publishing infrastructure
Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone offers modern offices, co-working spaces, and flexible commercial facilities designed for different business needs. In addition, its specialised ecosystem provides access to printing, publishing, and distribution resources, making SPC particularly attractive to businesses operating across the publishing and creative industries.
100% foreign ownership
Maintain full ownership and control of your SPC Free Zone company.
Potential tax advantages
Eligible Free Zone businesses may benefit from 0% Corporate Tax on qualifying income, subject to UAE tax rules.
Flexible workspace options
Choose from co-working spaces, offices, retail units, and other facilities based on your operational needs.
Publishing ecosystem
Access a specialised ecosystem supporting publishing, printing, distribution, and related industries.
Dual licence option
Operate across SPC Free Zone and Sharjah Mainland under a dual licence structure, subject to applicable requirements.
Capital and profit repatriation
Benefit from the ability to repatriate capital and profits from your UAE business.
Strategic location
Build your business in Sharjah with convenient access to Dubai and key UAE commercial hubs.
2,000+ business activities
Choose from over 2,000 activities across commercial, professional, creative, and other sectors.
Pay-as-you-go flexibility
Add additional business options as your needs evolve, giving you greater control over your initial and ongoing costs.
Flexible facilities for different business needs
SPC Free Zone offers a diverse range of commercial and workspace facilities to support different operational requirements. Companies can choose from furnished and unfurnished offices, retail spaces, storage facilities, shell-and-core units, and warehouses.
Our consultants can help you compare available SPC facilities and current offers, select the right option for your operations, and provide personalised company formation assistance and ongoing business support as your company develops in the UAE.
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Business licence types in SPC Free Zone
SPC Free Zone offers flexible company structures and a broad range of business activities, making it suitable for entrepreneurs, startups, and established companies across different sectors. Businesses can choose from structures including a Free Zone Establishment, Free Zone Company, or branch, depending on their ownership and operational requirements.
In addition, SPC offers a dual licence option, allowing eligible companies to operate across SPC Free Zone and Sharjah Mainland, subject to applicable requirements.
Several licence categories are available:
- Commercial licence — for permitted commercial, import, export, and trading activities
- General trading licence — for trading across multiple permitted product categories
- Service licence — for approved professional and service activities
- E-commerce licence — for permitted online commercial and trading activities
Our consultants can help you identify the right SPC company structure, licence category, and business activities for your operational needs.
Expert support throughout your SPC Free Zone company formation.
My Business Consulting helps entrepreneurs and international investors establish and develop their businesses in SPC Free Zone, with personalised consultancy tailored to their activities, structure, and operational needs.
With our team, you benefit from:
- In-depth knowledge of SPC Free Zone structures and requirements
- Experienced and reliable UAE business consultants
- Practical understanding of local regulations and procedures
- Experience working with Free Zones, government authorities, and leading banks
Our consultants provide end-to-end SPC Free Zone company formation assistance, from selecting the right structure and business activities to choosing suitable facilities and supporting your company as it grows in the UAE.
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