E-Commerce Portal in SPC
Sharjah Publishing City — Sharjah, UAE. From AED 5,750/yr.
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Setting Up E-Commerce Portal in SPC
To operate a e-commerce portal business in Sharjah Publishing City, you need a E-Commerce license. SPC is located in Sharjah and specializes in publishing, printing.
Key features: Book and print industry
Operating a e-commerce portal business from the UAE provides access to the wider MENA e-commerce market of 400+ million consumers. Available in 43 free zones. An e-commerce license is required for online business operations.
About SPC: Sharjah Publishing City (SPC) is the world's first dedicated publishing free zone, aligned with Sharjah's status as UNESCO World Book Capital. It provides licenses for publishers, authors, literary agents, printing companies, and bookstores. SPC supports the full publishing value chain from manuscript to distribution.
Cost Packages at SPC
| Package | Visas | Office | Total Year 1 | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPC E-commerce Licence — 0 Visa | 0 | Flexi-desk upgrade available | AED 5,750 | Verified 2026-07-28 |
| SPC Pay-As-You-Go Licence — 0 Visa | 0 | Flexi desk | AED 6,875 | Verified 2026-07-28 |
Requirements
Typical Documents Required
- Passport copy (valid for at least 6 months)
- Passport-sized photograph
- Completed application form
- Business plan or activity description
- Proof of address (home country)
- Bank reference letter (for some activities)
- NOC from current sponsor (if UAE resident)
- Professional qualifications (for regulated activities)
Sources and verification
License availability, costs and visa quotas can change. We structure this page from free-zone data, public activity lists and package information, then expose the official free-zone website where available. Before paying, verify the activity wording, package, visa quota, office requirement and renewal fee directly with the authority or a licensed formation agent.
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