SPC Free Zone
Info CheckedPRO & Visa Services
Sharjah, Dubai
About
SPC Free Zone (Sharjah Publishing City) is a government free zone specialising in publishing, media, and creative industries. While based in Sharjah, it serves many Dubai-based professionals and offers some of the most competitive licence and visa packages in the UAE.
Affordable Licensing
SPC Free Zone is known for its cost-effective packages that include a trade licence, visa allocation, and flexi-desk arrangement. The low overhead makes it particularly attractive for freelancers, consultants, and small businesses who need a legitimate UAE trade licence without the expense of premium free zone registration fees.
Visa Services
The free zone processes investor and employment visas for registered companies. Visa holders receive full UAE residency benefits including Emirates ID, the ability to open bank accounts, sponsor dependents, and obtain a UAE driving licence. The processing is handled in-house, reducing the need for external PRO services.
Licence Categories
Beyond publishing and media, SPC Free Zone offers licences for general trading, e-commerce, professional services, and education activities. Their flexible activity list allows companies to register multiple business activities under a single licence, providing operational versatility for businesses with diverse service offerings.
Services Offered
Key services SPC Free Zone provides for pro & visa services clients in Dubai:
Why Choose SPC Free Zone
- Official Sharjah free-zone authority — establish a company here and sponsor UAE residence visas, including for property investors setting up a holding entity
- Unlimited visa quota on a single business licence (no cap on the number of residence visas)
- 100% foreign ownership with no paid-up share capital requirement
- Instant licence issuance and fast UAE residency processing
- Dual licence option lets a free-zone company also trade on the Sharjah mainland
- 2,000+ business activities across publishing, media, e-commerce, trading, IT and consultancy
How SPC Free Zone Works
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Choose activity & licence
Select from 2,000+ business activities and the matching licence type (e-commerce, publishing, media, trading or service); up to 5 activities can be combined.
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Submit application
Provide shareholder documents and passport copies; the free zone issues the trade licence, with an instant-licence route available.
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Receive licence & lease
Each business licence includes a lease agreement that satisfies the establishment-card requirement.
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Apply for residence visas
Use the company to sponsor your own and dependents' UAE residence visas through onsite immigration services.
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Open a bank account
Complete corporate bank account opening to begin operating.
Business Profile
Hours and pricing may change — confirm directly with the business before engaging.
Licenses & Certifications
Licenses and certifications are subject to renewal. Verify current status with the issuing authority before engagement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SPC Free Zone?
Sharjah Publishing City (SPC) Free Zone is an official Sharjah free-zone authority where you register a company and sponsor UAE residence visas. It is a subsidiary of the Sharjah Book Authority and was originally focused on the print and publishing industry, now covering many sectors.
Can I get a UAE residence visa through an SPC Free Zone company?
Yes. A company set up in the free zone can sponsor the owner's residence visa and visas for spouse and dependents. SPC Free Zone advertises an unlimited visa quota on a single business licence.
Can I set up a company to hold or invest in property?
A free-zone company is a corporate vehicle that can be used for various activities. Whether a specific structure is suitable for holding UAE real estate depends on the activity scope and applicable regulations, so confirm the intended use with the free zone before applying.
Does a free-zone company qualify me for a Golden Visa?
The 10-year Golden Visa is issued by federal/Dubai immigration authorities under set criteria (for example the AED 2 million property-investment route is administered via the Dubai Land Department and GDRFA). A free-zone company is separate from those routes; eligibility is assessed by the immigration authority.
What licence types does SPC Free Zone offer?
Licence types include e-commerce, publishing, media, trading/general trading and service/consultancy licences, with 2,000+ business activities to choose from and the ability to combine multiple activities under one licence.
What is the dual licence?
SPC Free Zone can issue a dual licence that combines a free-zone licence with a mainland licence, allowing the company to operate on the Sharjah mainland as well as within the free zone.
How fast can the licence be issued?
SPC Free Zone offers an instant-licence route, and standard company registration is typically completed within a few working days.
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