SHAMS × Kitaab Partnership, launching more impactful businesses in the Northern Emirates

By Kitaab on January 27, 2026

Kitaab has partnered with SHAMS Free Zone to support founders setting up and operating service-led businesses in the UAE. The partnership is designed to ensure businesses remain financially structured and to reduce the friction during incorporation as they grow.

For entrepreneurs establishing a presence in Sharjah, whether for the first time or as an expansion, this collaboration brings operational clarity beyond the initial license stage.

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The SHAMS business environment

Sharjah Media City (SHAMS) is a well-established free zone known for its flexibility and accessibility for modern business models. It is commonly chosen by founders who prioritize speed, cost efficiency, and activity flexibility.

SHAMS is particularly suited for:

Service-led and digital-first businesses
Media, creative, and consulting firms
Freelancers and solo operators
Education, training, and online platforms

Key characteristics include 100% foreign ownership, competitive licensing, and a regulatory environment that supports early-stage and growth-oriented companies.

How Kitaab supports new UAE incorporated businesses

While incorporation is the first milestone, long-term success depends on how well a business is structured after setup. Through this partnership, Kitaab supports SHAMS-registered companies with financial and compliance services designed for the UAE regulatory environment.

Support includes:

Business incorporation coordination and financial operations setup
Ongoing accounting and bookkeeping
VAT and corporate tax compliance
Regulatory filings and reporting
Equity structure and ownership tracking
Financial oversight and strategic CFO support as businesses scale

This approach helps founders avoid common compliance gaps and build a stable financial foundation from the outset.

Kitaab is a registered Corporate Service Provider (CSP) in SHAMS, and we are based within SHAMS Free Zone. This gives us a direct operational advantage, faster coordination, better local support, and smoother communication with SHAMS authorities.

The types of businesses that benefit most

The SHAMS × Kitaab partnership is particularly relevant for businesses that:

Operate in services, consulting, media, or technology
Do not require heavy physical infrastructure
Need clarity on UAE accounting and tax requirements
Plan to scale or restructure in the future

By combining SHAMS’ flexible licensing with Kitaab’s finance and compliance expertise, businesses are supported beyond incorporation and through their operational lifecycle.

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