Fast and simple company setup
100% personal & corporate tax exemption
100% foreign ownership allowed
100% repatriation of capital & profits
No obligation • 15-minute call
Formed with one individual, either an individual or a company. The minimum capital requirement depends on the activity.
Formed with a minimum of two and a maximum of five shareholders, either individuals or companies, or a combination of both.
The license allows an existing foreign company to open a representative office or branch within the free zone.
Excellent International connectivity – air, land and sea
Access to over two billion customers
100% profit and capital repatriation
100% tax exemption
Easy license issuance (24 hours)
Visa and sponsorship for staff (no limit for expats)
SAIF Zone sits beside Sharjah International Airport and works well for light industrial activity, trading and distribution that needs both air and road access without Dubai's facility costs. It is a common middle ground between a cheap desk licence and a full industrial plot. Through Worldwide Formations a zero-visa licence starts at AED 5,275 covering up to ten activities, or AED 8,450 with an investor visa, medical and Emirates ID included. To see how Sharjah Airport International Free Zone Authority compares before you commit, use our UAE business setup cost calculator.
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On-site staff accommodation
24-hour labour & equipment hotline
24/7 business operations
Custom office spaces
IT services
Access to banking & transport offices
SAIF Zone has a wider range of small and mid-sized units than the heavy industrial zones, from offices through to warehousing. That makes it a practical middle ground for a business that needs some physical space but not an industrial plot.
Yes. SAIF Zone is long-established and banks are familiar with it. As always, approval turns on your activity, shareholders and expected turnover rather than the zone itself. We prepare the file and make the introduction.
Licence and facility costs are generally lower than the Dubai equivalents, and the airport is on the doorstep. The trade-off is a Sharjah address, which matters to some international clients and not at all to others. Worth weighing honestly against what you save.
Light industrial work, trading, distribution and warehousing that benefits from airport proximity. It offers a wider range of small and mid-sized facilities than the heavy industrial zones.
Both are in Sharjah. SAIF Zone is airport-adjacent and suits lighter operations and smaller units; Hamriyah is port-based and geared to heavy industry and bulk cargo. The right one follows how your goods move.
Through Worldwide Formations, AED 5,275 for a zero-visa licence covering up to ten activities, or AED 8,450 including one investor visa, medical and Emirates ID. SAIF Zone's own facility fees depend on the unit you take, and we confirm the total before you commit.
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