SPC Free Zone company setup licenses your business in Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone, a Sharjah government free zone and a subsidiary of the Sharjah Book Authority. It gives 100% foreign ownership, more than 2,000 activities to choose from, unlimited visa packages and UAE residency in about 5 working days, at one of the lower licence costs in the country.
We match the SPC Free Zone package to what you actually sell, handle the licence and the visas, and introduce you to the bank whose profile fits, so the setup is done end to end.
What should you know about SPC Free Zone?
Before you commit, these are the facts that decide how a company is licensed here and whether the property route to a Golden Visa is open to you: the ownership status, the licensing authority, where the local stock sits against the AED 2 million threshold, and how the area is reached. We confirm each of them for your exact plan before any fee is paid.
Why set up a company in SPC Free Zone?
The reasons that matter are the practical ones: what the licence lets you do, the visa allocation you get, the cost of the office or address the jurisdiction requires, and how quickly you can open a bank account and start invoicing. Here is where SPC Free Zone is genuinely strong for the kind of company most of our clients build, and where it is not the right fit.
One of the lower-cost UAE licences
SPC packages start well below the Dubai free zone average, which is why cost-led founders and freelancers pick it; we quote the exact package for your activity.
Fast residency
With unlimited visa packages and residency in about 5 working days, an SPC licence gets you and your team resident quickly.
A wide activity list
More than 2,000 activities means most trading, service and e-commerce businesses fit without a bespoke approval.
How can we help you set up in SPC Free Zone?
We are one accountable team for every step of setting up in SPC Free Zone: choosing the right licence and jurisdiction, arranging the office or serviced address the licence needs, processing your residence and family visas, opening the corporate bank account, and handling the Golden Visa where your property qualifies. You deal with one advisor, on one fixed quote, from the first question to a live company and a stamped visa.
Frequently asked questions
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Which authority licenses an SPC Free Zone company?
SPC Free Zone (Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone), a Sharjah government free zone and a subsidiary of the Sharjah Book Authority. It is a Sharjah free zone, not a Dubai one, though it is a short drive from Dubai.
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How much does an SPC Free Zone licence cost?
SPC publishes packages from AED 5,750 as of September 2026, payable in up to twelve instalments, with government fees itemised on top. The right figure depends on your activity and visa count, so we confirm the current package before you commit.
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How fast is SPC Free Zone setup?
The licence itself is issued quickly once your documents are ready, and UAE residency follows in about 5 working days. We prepare the file so neither step stalls.
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Is SPC Free Zone good for a low-cost or freelance setup?
Yes. It is one of the lower-cost UAE licences with unlimited visa packages and more than 2,000 activities, which suits freelancers, e-commerce and small trading companies.
Nearby and related
Sources
- SPC Free Zone, official website spcfz.ae
- SPC Free Zone, about spcfz.ae
- UAE Government, free zones u.ae
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