What is the Sharjah Free Zone?
Sharjah has six special areas called Free Zones. These places are placed in or near important transportation centers to help investors easily move their goods. Sharjah is proud of making things simple for businesses. These special areas are great for businesses for many reasons. Plus, you don’t have to pay fees for importing, exporting, re-exporting, or customs duties.
Explore the Each Sharjah Free Zone Below:
Here, we are going to describe each free zone in Sharjah one by one in detail:
- Sharjah Media City (SHAMS)
- Sharjah Publishing City (SPC)
- Sharjah Airport Free Zone (SAIF Zone)
- Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park (SRTIP)
- Sharjah Healthcare City (SHCC)
- Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA)
Now let’s find out the details of each free zone in Sharjah in terms of industries, facilities, business licence, and more.
1. SHAMS Free Zone
Sharjah Media City (Shams) started in February 2017 to help creative and media businesses grow. It’s like a special place where these businesses can get what they need to be successful. Shams is a top-notch media hub with great facilities and services for innovation.
Industries Under SHAMS
- Media
- Wholesale & Retail
- Services & Consultancy
Facilities of SHAMS Free Zone:
- Dedicated Desk
- Shared Desk
- Dedicated Office
- Shared Office
Different Business License Available with SHAMS
- Service Licence
- Commercial Licence
- Industrial Licence
2. Sharjah Publishing City (SPC)
Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone is part of the Sharjah Book Authority. It’s the smart, easy, and quick option for people who want to start a business in the UAE. We make it easy and flexible with more than 1,500 business activities and different modern places to work from. We’re a great choice for starting a business!
Industries Under SPC
- Publishing
- Wholesale & Retail
- Services Consultancy
Facilities of SHAMS Free Zone:
- Coworking Space
- Office Spaces
- Retail/Shell & Core
- Warehouse Spaces
- Storage Spaces
Different Business License Available with SHAMS
- E-Commerce Licence
- Service Licence
- Commercial Licence
- General Trading Licence
3. Sharjah Airport Free Zone (SAIF Zone)
The Sharjah Airport Free Zone (SAIF) has ready-made warehouses for small and medium-sized businesses. If big companies want, they can also build their own big spaces there. SAIF has customs right there to quickly approve goods. Over 8,000 companies from 160 countries work there, and it’s easy to reach because it’s connected to Sharjah International Airport.
Industries Under SAIF Zone
- Building Materials
- Food
- Heavy Industry
- Logistics & Transportation
- Petrochemical
- Recycling
- Steel
- Textile
- Aviation
- Packaging
- Perfume & Cosmetics
- Timber
Facilities of SAIF Free Zone:
- SAIF Offices
- Warehouses
- Plot of Land
- Jewellery Park
Different Business License Available with SAIF Zone
- Industrial License
- Service Licence
- Commercial Licence
4. Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park (SRTIP)
Started in 2016, the Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park is a fantastic place for new ideas. It helps with research and development and brings together businesses, government, and schools to work together. The park was made to go along with University City and has done really well in getting small and big businesses, as well as new companies, to try out, sell, and use new ideas.
Industries Under SPC
- Water Management
- Renewable Energy
- Environmental Technology
- Transport & Logistics
- Digitalization
- Smart Manufacturing
Facilities of SRTIP Free Zone:
- Scientist Package
- Maktabi (Co-Working Space)
- Ecosystem Office
- Women in Innovation
- Start-Up Office
- Innovation Office
- First Step Hi-Tech Office
- SME Office
- Innovation Plot
Different Business License Available with SRTIP
- Commercial
- Services (Includes Ecommerce, Professional, Etc.)
- Industrial
5. Sharjah Healthcare City (SHCC)
Sharjah Healthcare City (SHCC) is a special city focused on health and wellness. It has lots of hospitals and clinics. SHCC is happy to have places for research, labs, hospitals, and places to get better. It’s near Sharjah International Airport, and if you want to build a hospital or clinic, they have spaces for that. You can also rent places for a long time if you need them.
Industries Under SHCC
- Healthcare
Facilities of SHCC Free Zone:
- Land
- Warehouse
- Clinical Space
- Offices & Business Centers
Different Business License Available with SHCC
- Healthcare License
- Service License
- Commercial Licence
- Industrial License
6. Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA)
Getting your business started is super-fast at the Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA). It only takes less than an hour! HFZA is the second biggest free zone for industries in the UAE. More than 6,500 businesses from 163 countries work there. Because it’s in the middle of the coast, it’s easy to reach by air, sea, and land, making it a good place for business in the local and nearby areas.
Industries Under HFZA:
- Building Materials
- Food
- Heavy Industry
- Logistics & Transportation
- Oil and Gas
- Petrochemical
- Recycling
- SMEs
- Steel
- Textile
- Packaging
- Perfume & Cosmetics
- Timber
- Marine
Facilities of HFZA Free Zone:
- E-Office
- Executive Office
- Industrial Land
- Warehouse
Different Business Licenses Available with HFZA:
- Service license
- Commercial license
- Industrial license
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