Business Setup
Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone (SPC)
Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone (SPC) is a strategically located free zone in Sharjah, situated on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, just minutes from Sharjah and Dubai International Airports. It is an ideal destination for Sharjah freezone business setup with excellent connectivity and cost-effective company formation options.
Established in 2017 under the Sharjah Book Authority, SPC is the world’s first free zone dedicated to the publishing and creative industries, while also supporting 1,500+ business activities including trading, consultancy, IT, marketing, and digital services. The free zone offers flexible licensing packages, 100% foreign ownership, and the ability to combine multiple activities under a single license.
With fast, fully digital license approvals, shared workspaces, and no mandatory physical office requirement, Sharjah freezone company formation in SPC is ideal for startups, SMEs, and international entrepreneurs seeking a low-cost and scalable business setup.
At KLOUDAC, we provide end-to-end SPC business setup services, ensuring a smooth, compliant, and hassle-free company formation process in Sharjah.
SPC Freezone Business Setup Packages
Package 1
- Free Business Consultation
- 100% Foreign Ownership
- LLC-FZ License
- Upto 5 Business Activities
- Lease Agreement
- Flexi Office
T&C Apply
Starts from 5785 AED*
Package 2
- Free Business Consultation
- 100% Foreign Ownership
- LLC-FZ License
- Upto 5 Business Activities
- 1 Visa
- Lease Agreement
- Flexi Office
T&C Apply
Starts from 14300 AED*
Package 3
- Free Business Consultation
- 100% Foreign Ownership
- LLC-FZ License
- Upto 5 Business Activities
- 3 Visa
- Lease Agreement
- Flexi Office
T&C Apply
Starts from 24600 AED*
Company Structures Available in SPC
Free Zone Establishment (FZE)
A single-shareholder company structure suitable for individual entrepreneurs.
Free Zone Company (FZCO)
A multi-shareholder company structure ideal for partnerships and growing businesses.
Branch of a UAE Company
Allows an existing UAE-based company to expand its operations into SPC.
Branch of a Foreign Company
Enables an overseas company to establish a presence in SPC without forming a new legal entity.
Step-by-Step SPC Company Formation Process
01
Business Activity Selection
Choose the appropriate SPC-approved business activities based on your operations, noting that multiple activities can be combined under one license.
02
Trade Name Reservation
Reserve a compliant company name in line with SPC naming guidelines to proceed with registration.
03
Application Submission
Submit the incorporation application along with the required documents for review by the SPC authority.
04
Authority Approval
SPC reviews the application and issues approval once all regulatory requirements are met.
05
License Issuance
After approval and payment of fees, the SPC business license is issued, allowing you to legally operate.
06
Establishment Card & Immigration File
An establishment card and immigration file are created to enable visa sponsorship.
07
Visa Processing & UAE Bank Account Assistance
Process investor or employee visas and receive assistance with opening a UAE corporate bank account, subject to bank compliance.
Why Choose KLOUDAC for SPC Business Setup?
KLOUDAC makes SPC free zone business setup simple, affordable, and fully compliant.
- Experienced SPC business setup consultants
- End-to-end SPC company formation & compliance support
- Accounting, VAT & Corporate Tax services under one roof
- UAE corporate bank account opening assistance
- Ongoing renewals and business advisory support
Frequently Asked Questions
SPC company formation is one of the fastest in the UAE and can often be completed within a few days, subject to document submission and approvals.
Yes. SPC is highly suitable for startups, freelancers, SMEs, and international entrepreneurs due to its affordable packages and flexible licensing options.
Yes. SPC allows 100% foreign ownership with no requirement for a local sponsor.
No. SPC offers flexi-desk and shared workspace options, and a physical office is not mandatory for company formation.
Yes. SPC-registered companies are eligible to open corporate bank accounts in the UAE, subject to bank compliance and due diligence.
Thinking of starting a business in Sharjah Free Zone?
Set up your company in Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone with KLOUDAC
