Sharjah — Hamriyah, SAIF Zone & SPC
Business Setup in Sharjah
Sharjah e-commerce & trade licenses from AED 6,900 — dual-coast port access and industry, right beside Dubai.
Why Choose Us for SHARJAH Business Setups?
Businesssetups.ae handles business setup in Sharjah across Hamriyah Free Zone, SAIF Zone, SPC and the mainland. A Sharjah e-commerce or trade license starts from about AED 6,900 in 2026, with a technical services license from around AED 9,000 — giving industrial, logistics and services founders an affordable base right beside Dubai.
Why Set Up Your Business in Sharjah?
Sharjah pairs industrial muscle with lower costs than Dubai, and it borders the emirate directly.
Multiple free zone authorities
Hamriyah Free Zone (HFZA), SAIF Zone and Sharjah Publishing City (SPC) license industrial, trading, e-commerce and professional activities with 100% ownership.
Industrial base
Sharjah has a deep manufacturing and SME base with skilled labour and supplier networks, supporting technical services and light industry.
Dual-coast port access
Sharjah is the only emirate with ports on both the Arabian Gulf and, via Khorfakkan and Kalba, the Gulf of Oman — strong for logistics and import-export.
Beside Dubai, priced lower
You reach the Dubai market and its airports within minutes while paying noticeably less for licenses, offices and warehousing.
Mainland vs Free Zone in Sharjah
Sharjah free zones win for ownership, cost and industrial facilities. A Sharjah Economic Development mainland license suits companies that must trade directly across the UAE or run a local shop or workshop.
| Factor | Sharjah Free Zone | Sharjah Mainland |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign ownership | 100% | 100% (most activities) |
| Where you can trade | Internationally & in-zone | Directly across the UAE |
| Office requirement | Flexi-desk accepted | Physical office / shop |
| Starting license cost | ~AED 6,900 | ~AED 11,000 |
| Best for | Industrial, e-commerce, trading | Local services & retail |
How to Set Up a Company in Sharjah — Step by Step
Sharjah Business Setup Cost in 2026
These are realistic 2026 AED ranges. Your final figure depends on free zone vs mainland, activities, visas and facility. We confirm exact pricing in writing.
| Component | Low range | High range |
|---|---|---|
| E-commerce / trade license | 6,900 | 15,000 |
| Technical services license | 9,000 | 16,000 |
| Office / flexi-desk | 1,900 | 12,000 |
| Investor / employee visa (each) | 3,400 | 5,400 |
| Industrial license (Hamriyah / SAIF) | 15,000 | 28,000 |
Typical starter package: a Sharjah e-commerce license, flexi-desk and one visa usually lands between AED 12,500 and AED 17,000 for year one.
Documents Required for Sharjah Company Formation
- Passport copy of each shareholder
- Passport-size photograph (white background)
- Visa page / entry stamp copy (if in the UAE)
- Completed application & activity form
- Proposed company names (2–3 options)
- Business plan (for regulated / industrial activities)
- No-objection certificate (if on a UAE visa)
- Proof of address / recent utility bill
Manufacturing & Industrial License in Sharjah
Sharjah is one of the UAE’s strongest industrial emirates. An industrial license in Sharjah, through Hamriyah Free Zone or SAIF Zone, gives you land, warehouses and direct port access for manufacturing, processing, oil-and-gas services and assembly — with a mature supplier network on your doorstep.
Industrial packages include the facility lease plus environmental and civil-defence approvals, so budget from around AED 15,000 for the activity fee and size the land or warehouse to your production. Haqguru Advisory scopes power, space and approvals up front and arranges the labour visas your operation needs, so Hamriyah free zone company setup runs smoothly from license to first shipment.
- Manufacturing, processing & oil-and-gas services activities
- Land and warehouses in Hamriyah & SAIF Zone
- Dual-coast port access for export
- Labour visa allocation matched to your facility
Frequently Asked Questions.
Sharjah’s main free zones are Hamriyah Free Zone (HFZA), Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone) and Sharjah Publishing City (SPC). Each supports different activities, from industry and logistics to media, e-commerce and professional services.
Sharjah free zone licenses are usually issued within 4 to 7 working days once documents are ready. Mainland setups take a little longer for approvals. Visa processing — entry permit, medical, Emirates ID and stamping — adds around 7 to 15 days per applicant.
An e-commerce license in Sharjah starts from around AED 6,900 in 2026 for a free zone package without visas. With a flexi-desk and one visa, budget roughly AED 12,500 to AED 17,000. Costs vary by free zone and the number of activities selected.
Hamriyah Free Zone (HFZA) is a major Sharjah free zone with its own port, offering trading, industrial and service licenses plus land, warehouses and offices. Hamriyah free zone company setup suits manufacturing, oil-and-gas services, and import-export businesses.
Sharjah offers dual-coast port access, established free zones and lower costs than Dubai, while sitting right beside it. It suits industrial, logistics, e-commerce and professional-services companies that want a credible, affordable UAE base near the Dubai market.