Sharjah Publishing City is the world’s first free zone exclusively serving the publishing industry. It offers companies in the publishing space the opportunity to capitalize on tax-free privileges while being independently owned and operated.
SPC caters to the publishing industry mainly. However, we have a wide range of business activities to choose from.
Any type and size of companies can be opened at SPC. Legal structure mainly covers Limited Liability companies of single shareholders or Multiple shareholders. Local or Foreign Branches also can be established at SPC.
Currently you can only lease built up facilities
SPC offers wide range of office solutions. It includes Flexi Desks or Furnished, unfurnished and shell & core offices with a minimum floor space of 25 square meters.
Storage options with varied seizes are on offer for short term and long term rental
Both types of offices are offered on rent with an annual payment.
SPC does not offer any subsidies or monetary support to companies who want to set up a business.
No, SPC does not restrict investors from being a part of multiple businesses.
No, an individual or a company need not pay any income tax or corporate tax.
No, businessmen can have exclusive ownership of his company without an Emirati sponsor.
SPC license allows operation only within the Free Zone. You need to seek permission from relevant authorities for doing business outside the Free Zone.
Yes, there are no restrictions from SPC in setting up branches in Sharjah or any other emirate.
No, SPC does not restrict an investor from employing a person of any nationality.