Flexible, affordable, and strategic business opportunities in the heart of the UAE.
Sharjah is home to six Free Zones that are strategically located near major transport hubs, making logistics seamless for investors. With 0% corporate tax, 0% personal income tax, and no import, export, or re-export duties, these zones offer a truly business-friendly environment.
Setting up a business here is exceptionally quick, often under an hour. As the UAE’s second largest industrial free zone, HFZA hosts 6,500+ businesses from 163 countries. Its coastal location provides air, sea, and land access to domestic and regional markets.
Located near Sharjah International Airport, SAIF Zone offers ready warehouses for SMEs and large plots for multinationals. With on-site customs, fast clearance, and 8,000+ companies from 160 countries, it’s a hub of global connectivity.
Launched in 2017, Shams is a dynamic hub for media and creative businesses. It provides world-class facilities and services tailored for innovators and media professionals.
Established in 2016, SRTIP nurtures R&D, innovation, and collaboration between academia, government, and industry. It complements University City and attracts SMEs, startups, and multinationals.
A subsidiary of Sharjah Book Authority, this free zone is designed for entrepreneurs and investors with over 1,500 business activities and modern facilities, offering speed and convenience.
Dedicated to healthcare and wellness, SHCC hosts hospitals, clinics, labs, and R&D centres. Located near Sharjah International Airport, it offers land plots and facilities for long-term leases.
Sharjah is home to several specialized free zones that support diverse industries.
Follow these steps to smoothly set up your business in one of Sharjah’s free zones.
Select the Sharjah free zone that matches your business activity – HFZA for industries, SAIF for logistics, Shams for media, SPC for publishing, SRTIP for R&D, or SHCC for healthcare.
Choose between Free Zone Establishment (FZE), Free Zone Company (FZC), or a branch office, depending on shareholders and operations.
Apply for the correct license type – commercial, service, industrial, e-commerce, or healthcare – based on your chosen activity.
Submit passport copies, photos, application form, and trade name proposal. Some free zones may request a business plan.
Choose between shared desks, private offices, warehouses, or industrial plots. Facility size impacts visa quotas.
Pay registration and license fees. Costs vary by zone and activity. After payment, you’ll receive your trade license.
Apply for investor or employee visas. Quota depends on office/workspace size. Process includes medical tests and Emirates ID.
Here’s why entrepreneurs and investors choose Sharjah Free Zones for their businesses.
No local sponsor required – full control of business, profits, and capital.
0% corporate tax, 0% personal tax, and no import/export duties for maximum savings.
Affordable packages in Shams and SPC make Sharjah ideal for startups and SMEs.
Central hub with access to airports and seaports, perfect for logistics and trade.
From trading and consultancy to healthcare, publishing, media, and manufacturing.
Quick setup – in Shams/SPC licenses are issued within 1–3 days.
100% profit and capital repatriation allowed with no restrictions.
Ready-to-use offices, warehouses, flexi-desks, and industrial plots.
Investor-focused regulations with visa, customs, and banking support.
Each zone has a unique focus: