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SharjahSharjah Publishing City (SPC)

Publishing City Company Setup

The world's first publishing free zone, built on Sharjah's book-capital status.

Ownership
100% foreign
Setup time
3 to 7 working days
Licence cost
from AED 6,500
Visas
Packages up to 6+

Sharjah Publishing City grew from Sharjah's standing as the Arab world's book capital: publishers, printing houses, distributors and translation firms license in a zone whose activity list and ecosystem centre on the written word, physically close to the Sharjah International Book Fair engine.

SPC licences remain among the more affordable in the UAE and now extend to broad commercial activities, making the zone a practical low-cost option even for businesses beyond publishing that value its pricing over a Dubai address.

Who Publishing City suits

  • Publishers and distributors
  • Printing and content production
  • Translation and editorial services
  • Cost-driven general businesses

Why choose Publishing City

  • Purpose-built publishing ecosystem
  • Proximity to Sharjah International Book Fair
  • Among the UAE's lowest licence costs
  • Broad activity list beyond publishing
  • Fast digital incorporation

Publishing City frequently asked questions

Is SPC only for publishers?

No. Publishing anchors the zone, but its activity list covers consulting, trading, e-commerce and services generally, and its pricing attracts cost-driven businesses of every kind.

What does an SPC licence cost?

Licences start around AED 6,500 with visa-eligible packages under AED 12,000 first year, putting it alongside SHAMS at the affordable end of the market.

Why would a publisher choose Sharjah?

Sharjah's book-fair ecosystem, printing infrastructure and cultural funding programmes give regional publishers practical industry advantages no general-purpose zone offers.

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