Sharjah Publishing City

Sharjah · Sharjah Government · Est. 2017

PublishersE-commerceTradingConsultants

SPC Free Zone is a multi-sector hub in Sharjah covering publishing, printing, e-commerce, consulting, and trading across 2,000+ business activities. Packages start from AED 5,750, supporting up to 20 visa allocations with moderate corporate banking access. SPC offers transparent pay-as-you-go pricing and dual-licensing options that enable combined free zone and mainland business operations.

From

AED 5,750

Year 1

Quick facts

Registered companies9,600+

Processing time5–10 days

Banking difficultyModerate

Pricing packages

E-commerce License (0 Visa)

AED 5,750

E-commerce License · None · 0 visas

Renews at AED 5,750

Pay-As-You-Go License (0 Visa)

AED 6,875

Pay-As-You-Go License · None · 0 visas

Renews at AED 6,875

1 Investor Visa Package

AED 14,610

Pay-As-You-Go License · Flexi Desk · 1 visa

Renews at AED 11,910

2 Visa Package

AED 19,425

Pay-As-You-Go License · Flexi Desk · 2 visas

Renews at AED 16,505

4 Visa Team Package

AED 29,055

Pay-As-You-Go License · Flexi Desk · 4 visas

Renews at AED 26,135

Features

Mainland trading

Dual licence allowed

Yes

Forensic analysis

Substance

Low

Audit risk

Standard

Forensic ease

8/10

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SPC is the world's first dedicated publishing hub, but in 2026, it has evolved into a powerhouse for general trading and e-commerce.

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Common questions

How much does it cost to set up in SPC?

The cheapest published package for Sharjah Publishing City is E-commerce License (0 Visa) at AED 5,750 for Year 1, renewing at AED 5,750. Costs scale with visa count, office type, and licensed activities.

How long does SPC setup take?

Typical processing time is 5–10 business days, though bank account opening usually adds further time.

Is banking easy to set up with a SPC licence?

Banking difficulty for SPC is rated "Moderate". Known banking partners include Mashreq, Wio Bank, RAKBANK, Emirates NBD, Emirates Islamic, Commercial Bank International (CBI), Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD), Deem Finance, Ruya Bank.

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