Why choose SPC Free Zone?

SPC Free Zone (Sharjah Publishing City) began as the world's first free zone dedicated to publishing and now licenses a broad range of professional, commercial and e-commerce activities. It is one of the lowest-cost entry points in the UAE, with fast licensing and payment in instalments.

Key benefits

  • 100% foreign ownership and no paid-up share capital.
  • Up to 5 activities per licence and up to 100 shareholders.
  • Flexi-desk with an unlimited visa quota.
  • Optional dual licence to trade on the Sharjah mainland.
  • Costs can be split into up to 12 instalments.
  • UAE corporate tax is 9% on taxable profit above AED 375,000. A company that meets the Qualifying Free Zone Person rules can pay 0% on qualifying income; this is conditional, not automatic, and requires audited financial statements.

SPC Free Zone costs in 2026

  • Licence packages: E-Publishing from AED 4,999; E-commerce from AED 5,750 (zero visa); Standard from AED 6,875 (one visa package).
  • Government fees (separate): visa allocation AED 1,600; establishment card AED 640 (2 years); e-channel registration AED 2,280; investor visa including Emirates ID AED 2,530; change of status AED 700; medical AED 365.
  • Health insurance: from around AED 450 a month.

Budget roughly AED 13,000 all in for a licence plus one visa. With CorpWise you get a clean starting cost breakdown before you commit.

How to set up a company in SPC Free Zone

  1. Choose your package: E-Publishing, E-commerce or Standard, with up to 5 activities.
  2. Choose your entity: FZE, FZC or branch.
  3. Submit documents: passport copy, photo and activity details.
  4. Receive your licence: SPC says as little as 24 hours on eligible packages.
  5. Process visas: establishment card, entry permit or status change, medical test, Emirates ID and stamping. You need to be in the UAE for the medical and biometrics.

Who is SPC Free Zone best for?

Freelancers, consultants, e-commerce sellers, publishers and small businesses that want a low-cost UAE licence with fast setup and flexible payment.

SPC Free Zone FAQs

How much does SPC Free Zone cost?

Licence packages start from AED 4,999 (E-Publishing). Licence plus one visa is roughly AED 13,000 all in once government fees are added.

How many visas can I get with SPC?

SPC offers an unlimited visa quota on its flexi-desk. Each visa has an AED 1,600 allocation fee plus immigration costs.

Can I trade on the Sharjah mainland?

Yes, with SPC's optional dual licence, without setting up a second company.

Do I need share capital?

No paid-up share capital is required.

Free zone fees change and are set by each authority. Figures are general guidance based on the authority's published information at the time of writing; where an authority does not publish prices we say so. We confirm current pricing for your activity and visa count before you proceed.