The free zone memorandum of understanding with bank adds a new dimension to the integrated solutions offered by SPC Free Zone to its customers
Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone (SPC Free Zone), the first-of-its-kind hub for publishing, printing, and allied businesses in the creative industries, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Mashreq Bank, to offer priority access to banking services to its investors, startups, and business owners, and further drive the growth of the free zone.
Salim Omar Salim, Director, SPC Free Zone, signed the MoU with Vikas Thapar, head of Business Banking and NEOBiz, Mashreq Bank.
Under the terms of the MoU, SPC Free Zone and Mashreq bank will collaborate to assist the free zone’s customers to open and operate bank accounts and gain easy access to an array of financial services offered by Mashreq. The bank will give preference to SPC Free Zone customers and expedite their account opening process.
“This MoU reinforces our mission to encourage and support our investors in all aspects of their journey with us. We are constantly looking at new ways of supporting our investors and partners, and joining forces with Mashreq bank testifies to our commitment to provide them with one-stop solutions that combine value and service to facilitate their growth and expansion, in the UAE and beyond,” Salim said.
Thapar said Mashreq has always been at the forefront of supporting SMEs and start-ups in the UAE.
“The partnership with SPC Free Zone reinforces our commitment to create a favorable environment for businesses to flourish and drive social and economic development in the emirate. Our digital banking proposition will enable SPC Free Zone to further support and empower entrepreneurs and SME owners to meet all their banking requirements digitally,” he said.
Leveraging Sharjah’s strategic location between east and west, SPC Free Zone has been playing a key role in bringing publishers from either sides of the world closer, propelling the entry and expansion of industry players into the Gulf, Middle East and North Africa regions. It offers businesses an advantageous free-zone business environment with numerous benefits including 100 percent foreign ownership, best-in-class infrastructure replete with fully-equipped office spaces, and comprehensive allied services like printing, licensing and distribution.
SPC Free Zone is the fastest free zone for entrepreneurs and investors to set up a business
Budding entrepreneurs or those with innovative ideas can now easily bring their business vision to life in just 45 minutes with SPC Free Zone. New company formation with SPC Free Zone is very straightforward, as the setup process focuses on providing ease, convenience, and accessibility. It is an innovative, consumer-focused free zone that continuously strives to provide the highest quality of service, whilst identifying and providing solutions for issues that entrepreneurs and investors face during new business setups. It is constantly looking at updating its processes in order to better suit customer needs and has now simplified the process by reducing its operations time.
Business setup in the digital age
Through the integration of advanced technology in their seamless digital system, the physical presence of the new business owner is not required. The owner could be residing anywhere in the world and will still be able to remotely set up their company in the UAE. This is possible due to the incorporation of a state-of-the-art online ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) portal which the owner, as well as all shareholders, managers, and directors of the business, can access. SPC Free Zone lets the owner digitally process everything on their own, including making payments through online channels. This is hassle-free and allows the owner to allocate valuable time and resources to their new business proposition, whilst eliminating the need for lengthy paperwork, having to visit different government entities for initial setup requirements, and eradicating extended waiting times.
The power of 45 minutes
45 minutes is the time needed to set up a new company with SPC Free Zone, which is a small chunk of your day. You can spend 45 minutes in heavy traffic on the way home from your workplace – OR set up your own business in that same time frame. With Expo 2020 right around the corner, you can have your business established right in time for the consumer traffic that the Expo will draw into the UAE. There are no overly tiresome initial setup activities involved, which is why you can envision an idea and have the business come to life as early as today.
Mr. E Chalhoub is a satisfied client who successfully secured his business license in only 45 minutes after deciding to open his company. “Setting up my business with SPC Free Zone was a breeze, from start to finish. My business was set up in only 45 minutes in an exceptionally professional and precise manner. The staff is very proactive in following up and making sure that everything is done at the earliest. Hats off to the top-notch services that I have received, which have saved a lot of my time.”, he affirms.
Budding entrepreneurs or those with innovative ideas can now easily bring their business vision to life in just 45 minutes with SPC Free Zone. New company formation with SPC Free Zone (Sharjah Free Zone) is very straightforward, as the setup process focuses on providing ease, convenience, and accessibility. It is an innovative, consumer-focused free zone that continuously strives to provide the highest quality of service, whilst identifying and providing solutions for issues that entrepreneurs and investors face during new business setup. It is constantly looking at updating its processes in order to better suit customer needs and has now simplified the process by reducing its operations time.
Business setup timeline
• 45 mins – Company formation documents are issued
• Choose from more than 2000 business license activities
• Combine up to 5 different activities under one license
• Avail discounts on multi-year license options
After the new company is established, the owner will have the following advantages:
• 100% ownership of the business, without the need for a local shareholder
• 100% foreign ownership
• Ability to have a dual trade license (conduct business activities in both mainland and free zone areas)
• Easy to set up a corporate bank account
• Competitive prices on facilities such as coworking, Shell & Core, retail, and storage space
• Exemption from personal income tax
• Exemption from import and export duties
• Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship services on-site at SPC Free Zone
• No NOC required
• Well-developed infrastructure
• Ease of trade with a prime location close to Downtown Dubai, Dubai International Airport, Central Sharjah, and Sharjah International Airport
Salim Omar Salim, Director at SPC Free Zone provides insight into the operations process. “Our team works hard behind the scenes to turn an entrepreneur’s business dream into reality in just 45 minutes. The infrastructure in place minimizes operations time and allows us swift new timelines for business setup. We are the no-brainer choice when it comes to quality, competence, efficiency, flexibility, and affordability. With our wide array of facilities that can be suitably customized to your specific needs, your business can be transformed into a professional powerhouse.”
He advises new entrepreneurs, “The simple formula and fundamental mechanism for entrepreneurial success are to view time as a luxury rather than a privilege. Set a goal, visualize it, and identify timelines. Work with resources and entities that respect your time, give value to what really matters and provide unwavering, exceptional support so that YOU in turn can provide the same to your customers. At SPC Free Zone, we take pride in saying we are the fastest free zone, where more is possible.”
Save time, achieve peace of mind, and get in touch with the fastest free zone at +971 800 SPCFZ (77239) or marketing@spcfz.ae for additional information on timelines, services, and offers.
SPC Free Zone offers amazing advantages to businesses planning to set up shop in UAE
The post-Covid economy
SPC Free Zone foresees an improved business climate, growth in commercial opportunities, and a surge in consumer spending during and after the upcoming Expo 2020. This is anticipated due to the change in business dynamics as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has created an influx in people wanting to open their own businesses for increased financial security, amongst many other factors. Expo 2020 is right around the corner and will provide a substantial boost to the UAE’s economy, which is vital for new businesses to kickstart.
Expo 2020 is said to be the largest event to take place in the UAE to date, aiming to attract 25 million visitors from around the world. It is based around the themes of ‘Opportunity, Mobility, and Sustainability’. The event will offer a lucrative platform for new start-ups and SMEs to pitch their products and services to high profile investors and clients through conferences, forums, and partnerships with selected pavilions. New businesses can join the Expo 2020 supplier network and register for tender opportunities on their official website through a simple process.
The Expo will also lay out cutting-edge infrastructure. Post event, the site will be turned into ‘District 2020’ in which state-of-the-art space can be utilised by new businesses for their operations. These readily available resources will enable entry and expansion of key industry players into the region.
What does Expo 2020 mean for new businesses?
With borders opening and incentives on offer for Expo visitors, such as specialised visas, fast-track immigration lanes, and duty/tax exemptions, the UAE will witness a large influx of tourists and investors during the next few months. During this important time, new businesses can benefit from vast exposure to potential customers from different corners of the globe. This is a prime opportunity for entrepreneurs as they can attract and secure both local and international customers and investors. Dynamic and emerging new markets can be penetrated, demand can be foreseen, and the geographic reach of new businesses can be significantly widened, leading to rapid expansion.
The economic impact of Expo 2020 will last long after the 6-month event is over. Local officials have estimated that the event will contribute $33.4 billion to the country’s GDP. In this upcoming, favourable economic climate, we anticipate the sectors with the highest potential growth will be; E-commerce, IT solutions and technology, marketing and advertising, tourism and hospitality, print and packaging, and many more. To minimise risks and to align demand with supply, business setup in one of these sectors will comparatively be the wiser choice.
When and how can you set up a new business?
There is no better time than now to set up your own business, especially with a free-zone entity which will allow benefits such as:
• 100% foreign ownership
• 100% repatriation of capital and profits
• Zero tax conditions
This translates into simplicity – there is no requirement for a local partner for your new business, as well as no applicable import or duty fees. The business is yours, and so are the profits.
New company formation in the UAE is a straightforward procedure when you are in the right hands. SPC Free Zone is an expert in the field and offers new business setup with benefits including:
• Ability to have a dual license (free zone and mainland)
• Combine 5 activities from different sectors under one license
• Flexibility on number of visas
• Strategic location, easily accessible from two airports
• Immigration services on site at SPC Free Zone
Being the world’s first publishing free zone, SPC Free Zone offers a mix of convenient infrastructure facilities such as coworking, retail, storage, and commercial offices, along with a business-friendly regulatory environment. Embark on your entrepreneurial journey in this highly profitable season with SPC Free Zone and enjoy competitive packages, flexibility, and convenience.
Get in touch with the Unlimited Choices, Affordable Prices free zone at +971 800-SPCFZ (77239) or marketing@spcfz.ae for further information on services and offers.
In conversation with Salim Omar Salim, Director of SPC Free Zone
Please elaborate on SPC Free Zone’s service portfolio.
Free zones in the UAE operate in a highly competitive, liberalised and globalised environment, and what differentiates SPC is the cost, quality of service, and operational efficiency. SPC Free Zones’s dual license option gives businesses the flexibility of a free zone with several mainland advantages, and clients can choose from the multi-year license options that extend up to ten years. What’s notable is also our shared services centre, where companies can get customs and immigration clearance, reducing their operational costs to a great extent. And most importantly, we register a company the same day, without requiring the owner’s physical presence.
The future of entrepreneurship leans on innovation, sustainability and knowledge. At SPC Free Zone, we are constantly adapting the best international practices and thinking ahead to provide SMEs and larger organisations the infrastructure, network and a stable regulatory and operating environment to support them in the long term
– Salim Omar Salim, Director of SPC Free Zone
What is SPC Free Zone’s diversification strategy?
SPC Free Zone (Sharjah Free Zone) is known for its success in industries like publishing, education and other allied services, alongside E-commerce, Real Estate, Artisanal Restaurants, Tech Advancement, Legal firms, highly specialised Tax, Finance, HR, IT Consultancies, Manufacturing, and other 1,500 business activities that SPC Free Zone offers.
That is, in fact, the value proposition of SPC Free Zone – it has a huge natural advantage in terms of maritime access, proximity to big regional economies, a pleasant living and working environment, and a stable regulatory and operating environment, including easy access to supply chain and large pool of talent that makes it a no-brainer for foreign investors as well as local entrepreneurs to set up in SPC Free Zone.
A raft of initiatives such as Access Sharjah and incentive packages to boost entrepreneurial morale during Covid gained popularity. Are any similar initiatives in the offing?
We are currently offering a special business license package at Dh 6,875, with the same renewal prices. The best part of the package is that you can combine up to five business activities under one license. Next, when you set up a business at SPC Free Zone, we provide the lease agreement, a shared desk, MOA and attestation, all free of charge. We also provide clients with the option of allocating 100 visas under one trade license.
Entrepreneurship has been the cornerstone for the UAE over the past 50 years. How specialised is SPC Free Zone in meeting the needs of future entrepreneurs?
The future of entrepreneurship leans on innovation, sustainability and knowledge. At SPC Free Zone, we are constantly adapting the best international practices and thinking ahead to provide SMEs and larger organisations the infrastructure, network and a stable regulatory and operating environment to support them in the long term. We provide state-of-the-art warehousing and storage facilities with the highest fire safety and security for improved order processing and risk management.
Digital content has taken over mainstream media and is essentially how news and topics of interest are digested by audiences. How clued in is SPC Free Zone here and what is it doing in the digital space?
As I said, we are constantly upgrading our systems and processes by adopting next-generation technologies and customer-centric software where we manage our client’s documents, billing, order history, previous problems and everything else through a single touch point. We believe in offering a seamless structure to clients by helping them manage all business-related enquiries digitally and under one platform.
Sharjah has always been the cultural capital of the UAE, how do you plan to integrate SPC Free Zone in its economic growth under your leadership?
With SPC Free Zone, I aspire to create a global framework for local prosperity. We are working towards expanding our production goals and creating value for the broader economy by building a powerful ecosystem of mutual interests between local suppliers, training providers, businesses and the government. Being able to contribute to a sustainable and prosperous future – one that supports the growth of local economies and communities while simultaneously benefiting from the global market dynamics is our long-term vision.
Issuing trade licenses to providing concierge services and more from SPC Free Zone
SPC Free Zone Business Trade Licenses
SPC Free Zone offers the option of a dual license that will grant companies two different approvals; the first one issued by the SPC Free Zone administration, and the second by Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD), which will allow companies to take advantage of investment opportunities within the free zone as well as the UAE mainland’s markets. The license types can be categorised as below:
Service License
Operating with a Service License means one will run a business without any tangible assets, focusing more on selling unique services to consumers (consultancies, project management, investment services).
Commercial
Operating with a Commercial License allows one to trade in goods and sell specific services. The goods sold can be imported and sold in the UAE, exported and sold outside the UAE, or ascertained and traded solely within the UAE. With this license, one can trade almost any type of goods.
E-commerce
An E-commerce License allows one to conduct your business in the UAE but purely online. One would have to operate via online portals that allow the buying and selling of goods and services both locally and internationally.
General Trading License
A General Trading License allows one to trade in more specific goods as well as general items. Almost all goods can be traded under this license, and they do not need to be related.
FACILITIES
Warehouse and Storage Facility
Dedicated lockable spaces are available for investors who are looking for a small or larger space for storage, or other uses with the highest standards of fire, safety and security.
Co-working Facility
Every client at SPC Free Zone will have 24/7 access to the office facilities, meeting rooms, co-working spaces and cafes located within an area of 100,000 square metres.
Office Space
The independent office space ranges from 17 square metres up to more than 1,700 square metres. Investors can choose either a furnished or unfurnished office.
Retail Space
The wide area of retail spaces provides a prime location to sell products directly to customers. There are also options to open restaurants or coffee shops to serve beverages and snacks.
SPC Free Zone offers a broad range of services that helps businesses maintain sustainable growth and prepare for long-term financial stability through the dedicated tax and accounting division. The services include VAT registration, VAT deregistration, compliance, Economic Substance Regulation (ESR), FTA approvals and more.
Explore SPC Free Zone’s services at their stall at the Sharjah International Book Fair
SPC Free Zone is the world’s first free zone for publishing. It is strategically located in the heart of Sharjah and offers a mix of infrastructure facilities such as Coworking, Retail, Storage and Commercial Offices, along with a business-friendly regulatory environment. SPC Free Zone enables the entry and expansion of industry players into the Middle Eastern and African regions. Its close proximity and ease of access to air and sea trade ports facilitates trade, import and export to your preferred countries. The option to have a dual license (mainland and free zone) allows convenient selling in the local market.
A huge advantage for publishing businesses
SPC Free Zone is the publishing powerhouse of the region. It provides publishers a one-stop platform to produce and sell locally and internationally in the creative industry to cater to a vibrant, young population. Their associations with reputable government entities and investments with private publishing organisations will provide publishers with significant ease and business expansion opportunities.
Government initiatives to support the industry
Since the emirate of Sharjah is known as a cultural capital as well as an education hub, there are government initiatives in place to support the publishing industry. Some of these include:
1. Sharjah Book Authority’s (SBA) mandate includes enhancing investment in creative industries, providing a platform for culture and knowledge exchange between people, civilisation and cultures of the world; highlighting the importance of books in today’s multimedia world, and supporting the children’s book industry. It operates in several sectors under the literacy umbrella; including publishing, printing, book translation, book festivals, and children’s literature. SPC Free Zone, being a subsidiary of SBA has a carefully crafted eco-system for the publishing industry to thrive and does this through:
2. National Media Council (NMC) supervises the implementation of media policies across the UAE. All content producing entities are mandated to acquire a permit from the council. Having the National Media Council under our roof is extremely advantageous to publishers registered with SPC Free Zone.
3. Sharjah International Literary Agency (SILA) aims to facilitate communication among publishers, authors, translators, and creatives. SILA will play a vital role in ensuring that the rights of publishers and writers alike are protected, in addition to stimulating the Arabic publishing market by promoting Arabic literary and cultural content globally.
4. Sharjah International Book Fair – the third largest book fair in the world
5. The Translation Grant Fund – provides funding to boost book translation and copywriting
6. Sharjah’s Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) – the largest of its kind in the Arab world
Partnerships for publishing businesses to thrive
SPC Free Zone has also formed partnerships with reputable entities in order to provide publishers with a one-stop platform to grow. Some of these include:
1. Ingram
Ingram and Sharjah Book Authority have established a joint venture to operate a Lightning Source print on demand (POD) facility at SPC Free Zone, allowing publishers to reach readers worldwide more efficiently. Lightning Source can eliminate challenges associated with consumer demand, affordable distribution, and print runs, support publishers by making their titles available regionally and globally and facilitate book production and supply more swiftly.
2. EPA UAE
Emirates Publisher Association (EPA) is a non-profit organisation that works to develop the UAE’s publishing industry. Being a member of EPA will provide benefits such as significant exposure of book titles in the local and international market, and help publishers connect with some of the largest names in the industry. EPA membership requirements mandate that the company should be owned by an Emirati national holding not less than 51% of its shares. However, a publisher licensed with SPC Free Zone is able to register as a member, regardless of the business owner’s nationality.
Join SPC Free Zone in creating a new world of infinite publishing opportunities. Operate your company at the heart of the publishing industry and benefit from the strategic location, modern facilities, business-friendly and relaxed regulations, and supportive authorities with decades of experience in promoting culture and literacy.
Visit the SPC Free Zone booth at the entrance of halls 5 and 6 at Sharjah International Book Fair from 3 to 13 November. Get in touch with us at 800-SPCFZ (77239) or marketing@spcfz.ae for further information on services and offers.
Prime focus to provide the highest quality of service and exceptional customer experience
SPC Free Zone considers itself a powerhouse for new entrepreneurs and investors. It provides an ecosystem for business owners to thrive and concentrate on growing their business. Starting a new business can be an intimidating concept for some, however, SPC Free Zone equips new business owners with the right tools for smooth sailing in their new entrepreneurial journey.
Along with business licenses and company setup, they offer value-added services for necessary procedures to allow the new business owner a hassle-free experience and to allocate valuable time and resources to growing their business rather than facing delays or interruptions. Because they value their clients’ time, they work with reputable providers and government entities to ensure a pleasant and hassle-free experience.
Concierge services
SPC Free Zone offers concierge services that are tailored and customised to an individual’s specific needs. The team’s extensive industry experience and in-depth knowledge about the local market, systems, processes, laws, and regulations of the UAE allow them to provide valued clients with ease, convenience, and simplicity through services such as:
Free corporate bank account opening assistance for new business setup – save Dh1,575.
Entrepreneurs and those new to the UAE may struggle to set up a bank account due to not having sufficient knowledge and awareness about frequently changing requirements and banking procedures. SPC Free Zone provides clarity, recommendations, and advice on the best type of bank accounts from a list of leading UAE banks, based upon your individual needs and requirements, whilst simplifying the seemingly complicated process.
SPC Free Zone also handles the required documentation, as well as the KYC (Know Your Customer) procedure. A banking KYC procedure is a client-onboarding process that involves assessing and taking necessary actions to ensure customers are real and help prevent illegal schemes such as corruption, money laundering, and terrorism financing. This can take some time – however, with SPC Free Zone’s connections and partnership, the process can be finished quickly.
For a limited time, SPC Free Zone is providing free bank account opening assistance with all new business setups. This particular service comes at a charge – however, SPC Free Zone prides itself on being a support system for entrepreneurs and is offering it for free during this festive period so you can save AED 1,575. The offer is valid until 31st December 2021 – T&Cs apply.
More concierge services include:
• Emirates ID & Medical Screening Test
All UAE residents are required to undergo a medical screening test for the resident visa process (new visas + renewals). The concierge team will assist with the appointment and take you to the medical centre to fast-track your application.
• Visa Service
Assistance is provided with the renewal, cancellation, or new application of all residence visas, including domestic workers’ visa. This also includes change-of-status (e.g., from a tourist visa to a residence visa). 1-month and 3-month tourist visas can also be provided.
• Document clearing
This includes government attestation, notarisation, translation, apostille, and embassy related documents.
• Tax certificates
The team helps individuals and corporate companies with obtaining tax certificates. Tax residency certificates are issued by the UAE Ministry of Finance.
• Dual License (Mainland and Free Zone) approvals
Some may choose to open a business with a dual license and operate in the mainland as well as the free zone. SPC Free Zone provides complete support in registering the business with the relevant mainland government authority i.e., Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD).
• Customs Code
To import and export goods in the UAE, your company must be registered with the UAE Federal Customs Authority. A code must be obtained for the clearance of goods with a valid trading (or commercial) license, which the team assists in obtaining.
• Delivery service, pick-up, and drop off
Your documents can be delivered to your doorstep, and a driver can be assigned for pick-up and drop-off to government centers for visa and Emirates ID procedures, medical screening tests, and more.
• Value-added services
This includes (but is not limited to) priority service, P.O. box application, phone answering, assigned parking slots, usage of the theatre, company stamp, and printing. Make your life simpler and let SPC Free Zone (Sharjah Free Zone) do the work for you. Learn more details at www.spcfz.ae or call 800 SPCFZ (77239).
Covering an area of 40,000 sq. m, SPC provides 600 offices for publishing entrepreneurs
Sharjah: As many as 2,000 new companies from 106 countries, mainly the UK, India, Pakistan, the Philippines and Lebanon, registered with the Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone (SPC Free Zone) in 2021, it said on Sunday.
The number of newly registered publishing companies and allied businesses has risen over the previous year, reflecting the emirate’s ongoing efforts to attract investments in diverse economic sectors, including creative industries, through the free zone’s portfolio of advanced services and state-of-the-art facilities that cater to investors’ needs.
Covering an area of 40,000 square metres, SPC provides 600 furnished offices for publishing entrepreneurs and 6,000 square metres of space for investors planning to create their own spaces. It also houses more than 20 conference rooms, stores, service facilities, and a public administration branch of the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship to speed up investor visa processing.
Open 24/7, SPC Free Zone offers investors a wide range of benefits, including 100 per cent foreign ownership for all nationalities, 100 per cent repatriation of capital, 100 per cent exemption from personal income tax, corporate tax, import and export tax, as well as access to all other services at cost-effective rates, including manpower, energy, living, printing, and logistics.
Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone was awarded the Quality Management System Certificate (ISO 9001:2015) in 2021. In the same year, it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mashreq Bank to offer priority access to various financial and banking services to investors and entrepreneurs in different market sectors.
SPC Free Zone offers investors a choice of more than 1,500 business activities
With a clear vision, great values, and true determination to significantly contribute to the UAE’s economic growth, SPC Free Zone has been taking great strides towards establishing a leading status amongst over 40 free zones present in the UAE.
SPC Free Zone is located in the Emirate of Sharjah, which is one of the main industrial and educational hubs in the region. Because of its unique cultural structure, versatile environment, and business-friendly policies, it has been welcoming and enabling business aspirations from all over the world.
By establishing their businesses with SPC Free Zone, entrepreneurs and investors benefit from many incentives such as 100 per cent ownership of the business and its profits. Entrepreneurs are offered a wide variety of cost-effective packages with multi-year licence option going up to 10 years, with a choice of more than 1,500 business activities and the possibility to combine up to five different activities under one licence. A dual licence option can also be availed (mainland and free zone). Up to 20 visas and up to seven shareholders can be included on selected packages as well.
SPC Free Zone also boasts world-class infrastructural facilities such as co-working, shell and core, retail, and storage spaces for new business owners to have everything under one roof.
With SPC Free Zone, all it takes is two hours for a trade license and six working days for residence/investor visas to be issued. The business set-up process is completed remotely without the need for the new business owner’s presence, through state-of-the-art online systems.
New business owners also have the option to add more value to their business set-up through SPC Free Zone’s exceptional concierge services such as banking assistance, VIP Emirates ID and medical test assistance, document clearing, tax certificates and much more for a convenient and hassle-free experience.
With its unmatched streamlined business set-up processes and offerings, SPC Free Zone is truly the one-stop-shop solution free zone, where more is possible.
Helping facilitate growth and expansion of one’s business
With Expo 2020 right around the corner, a positive economic impact has been predicted during which the prospects of starting and growing a new business in the UAE are sky-high. SPC Free Zone is witnessing improved market conditions, shifts in demand, transformed consumer spending habits, and evolving industry trends. Entrepreneurs are taking advantage of this crucial period before the Expo to attract investors, venture capitalists and a larger customer base.
People are looking to set up small and medium businesses now more than ever. SMEs have constantly been making a positive contribution to the UAE’s economy, due to their emphasis on innovation and modernisation.
At SPC Free Zone, businesses are encouraged to adapt innovative approaches and practices as this will allow them to achieve a unique competitive advantage. SPC Free Zone wants to turn entrepreneurial dreams into reality and provide a promising platform to those with a vision, to facilitate their growth and expansion.
The entity’s affordable prices, quick processing times and excellent customer service are factors that SPC Free Zone prides itself on. Its strategic and easy-to-access location stipulates ease of trade through multiple air and sea ports, eliminating many restraints that new businesses might encounter.
Wondering what sector to start your business in? A surge in popularity has been observed under:
E-commerce
We live in a thriving digital world, where many aspects of the average consumer’s daily life are online and this is something new entrepreneurs are capitalising on.
Publishing, advertising and media
An excellent sector to maximise on, as the UAE houses one of the strongest publishing industries in the world, backed by initiatives from the government of Sharjah.
SPC Free Zone is the world’s first publishing free zone, offering one of the most accessible and affordable publishing trade licencses in the country.
Tourism and hospitality
The UAE is expecting 25 million visitors over the next six months, which is a brilliant opportunity to profit from.
×
Get a call within 60 seconds
Leave your details below and we will call you right away!
"*" indicates required fields
By submitting, you agree to SPCFZ's Terms and Privacy Policy. Consent to collect name, email, address, phone; contact via email, phone, WhatsApp.
