SPC Free Zone
( SPC Free Zone ) Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone is the ultimate destination for entrepreneurs and investors seeking to establish their business in the UAE. With a focus on convenience and flexibility, we offer a streamlined process for company formation in the UAE, making us the smarter, simpler, and faster choice.
Our SPC Free Zone business setup services provide a comprehensive solution for entrepreneurs, eliminating the hassle and complexities often associated with business setup in the UAE. As a one-stop-shop entrepreneur platform, we ensure a seamless experience by offering a range of business support services in a customer-focused environment making it conducive to acquire business licenses in the UAE.
What is SPC Free Zone?
SPC Free Zone is one of the latest free zones in the UAE, situated in the emirate of Sharjah. With its central location, it offers excellent connectivity to the surrounding region and the rest of the world, being only one hour away from Dubai.
Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone, a subsidiary of Sharjah Book Authority, stands out as the preferred choice for entrepreneurs and investors seeking to establish their businesses in the UAE. With our commitment to simplicity, efficiency, and rapid processes, we provide a seamless business setup experience. Offering a wide range of benefits, including over 1,500 business activities and state-of-the-art facilities, we create an environment that promotes convenience and flexibility. As an ideal platform for business setup, we empower entrepreneurs to unlock their potential and thrive in the dynamic UAE market.
Why set up a business with SPC Free Zone?
Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone, a subsidiary of Sharjah Book Authority, is a one-stop shop entrepreneur platform that not only provides a fast and bespoke company setup service but also offers abundant business support services in a customer focused environment.
What are the Process of Business Setup in SPC Free Zone?
The process of setting up a business in SPC Free Zone involves several steps. Here is a general outline of the business setup process in SPC Free Zone
1. Apply for Trade License
The first step is to obtain a trade license that will allow the business activities you want to perform in the UAE. Once you have obtained the business trade license, you can apply for a visa to move to the UAE and run your business here.
2. Immigration Card & E-channel
The government has introduced the E-Channel registration service in the UAE. With this process, you can easily complete the visa process through the internet without going through the hassle of tedious paperwork.
3. Entry Permit, Change of Status
After you have completed the registration for the E-Channel services, you need to obtain the entry permit to the UAE. After obtaining the entry permit, you need to complete a status adjustment that will allow you to use the entry permit to come to the UAE temporarily to acquire a permanent residence permit.
4. Medical Fitness Test
After coming to the UAE with the entry permit, you need to complete a medical test that will ensure that you do not have any contagious disease that might put others at risk. After the medical test is complete, you can obtain your Emirates ID.
5. Visa Stamping
The last step is to get your visa stamped at the Immigration Office in the UAE. Once you get your residence visa stamped, you can live, work and run your business in SPC Free Zone.
What are the advantages of setting up a business in an SPC freezone?
The advantages of setting up a business in SPC include Complete foreign ownership, No requirement for paid-up share capital, No income taxes, Assistance for corporate banking, Renewals at the same price and many more
Why should I conduct an audit for my business in SPC?
Conducting an audit for your business in SPC will provide you with standardised audit reports, the prevention of errors and frauds, authentic financial statements, optimal usage of business resources, etc
Sharjah Free Zone company setup costs
There are 3 company formation types available in SAIF:
- FCZO (Free Zone Company). It is basically a free zone LLC formed by multiple shareholders which may include both individuals and non-individuals (companies).
- FZE (Free Zone Establishment). It is an LLC with a single shareholder, either an individual or non-individual (company).
- It is opened by a parent company within SAIF, either a foreign or a UAE one, with 100% ownership by the parent company and subject to its name and activities.
The best SAIF offers currently are:
- Trading or services license for 10,800 AED.
- General trading / aviation / e-commerce / multiple activity license for 21,000 AED.
These packages are eligible for 3 resident visas and have a small office as a part of the package.
If you are planning to rent a bigger facility, you will pay license fee + the rent of the office or warehouse. The prices will be competitive to Sharjah LLC company formation cost; however, facilities in the Mainland are usually cheaper than in free zones.
Note that the information on facility lease costs in SAIF is not disclosed and is provided upon request.
Visa fees and other immigration fees are paid separately.
Company Setup
Sharjah free zone company formation in SAIF can be done personally by company owners or by Power of Attorney holders.
License is issued instantly on the day of application.
The required documents and information for the incorporation in Sharjah Airport Free Zone:
- Passport
- Passport-size photo
- Residential address, phone number, and e-mail of the owner
The documents issued by SAIF after company registration include:
- Certificate of Incorporation
- License
- Memorandum and Articles of Association
- Investment Service Agreement
- Share Certificate
- Lease Agreement
Company registration in this free zone can be done by business setup consultants in Sharjah or in Dubai.
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