SPC
Approximate Processing Time
- License: 2-3 business days
- Establishment card: 3-5 business days
- Visa application process: 7 business days
- E-channel: 24 hours
About SPC
Located in Sharjah, Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone (SPC) stands as one of the newest free zones in the area. While its primary focus lies in publishing and printing, SPC also extends licenses for various other endeavors such as general trading, consultancies, e-commerce, and IT services. It prides itself on offering aesthetically pleasing office spaces, a strategic geographical position, and an expedited incorporation process, making it an attractive option for businesses.
Benefits of an SPC license include
- 0% corporate or personal income tax
- 100% foreign ownership
- Zero paid-up share capital
- Easy to set up a corporate bank account
- Option of upto a 10 year trade license
- More than 1,500 business license activities
- Flexibility on number of work visas
- Combine upto 5 activities from different sectors under 1 license
Types of business license:
An e-commerce license enables you to operate your business exclusively online within the UAE. Through online platforms, you can engage in buying and selling goods and services, catering to both local and international markets.
Having a Commercial License enables you to engage in the trading of goods and provision of specific services. You can sell goods that are imported and distributed within the UAE, exported abroad, or traded exclusively within the country. This license grants you the ability to trade a wide range of goods.
A General Trading License grants you the ability to engage in the trade of both specialized and general merchandise. This license covers a wide range of goods, irrespective of their connection or specificity.
Common business endeavors at SPC encompass:
- Computer programming, consultancy, and associated services.
- Educational support services.
- Wholesale of food and beverages.
- Reproduction of recorded media.
- Software publishing.
- Radio broadcasting.
- Wired telecommunication services.
- Activities related to motion picture, video, and television programs.
- Publishing of books, periodicals, and other printed materials.
- Printing and ancillary services connected to printing.