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Sharjah's industrial port zone

Hamriyah Free Zone sits on Sharjah's port and licenses warehousing, light manufacturing, packaging and industrial trade — space at a cost the Dubai industrial zones rarely match. We file the licence, run KYC and handle the visa.

Why Hamriyah Free Zone?

Hamriyah is Sharjah's industrial port zone: units, plots and port access at a cost that keeps a physical operation viable.

On the port

The zone sits on Sharjah's port, which shortens the distance between the facility and the vessel.

Cost of space

Industrial premises in Sharjah generally price below the Dubai equivalents, which matters when margins are thin.

Units and plots

Warehouses, plots and offices sit under one authority, so an operation can grow without moving jurisdiction.

Larger visa allocations

Premises-led licences carry higher staff allocations than a desk package, which matters for operational teams.

100% foreign ownership

Full foreign ownership with no local partner requirement, as across the UAE free zones.

0% QFZP tax

Qualifying Free Zone Person status keeps corporate tax at 0% on qualifying income when the structure and activity support it.

What you get with Hamriyah Free Zone

Hamriyah issues trading, service and industrial licences with premises from offices through to warehouse units and plots. The premises decision drives the licence category and the visa allocation, and banking from a Sharjah address takes more preparation.

Who Hamriyah Free Zone is best for

Hamriyah suits industrial and stock-holding businesses that need real space at a Sharjah cost, and whose customers care about the goods rather than the address.

Best suited to
  • Warehousing and stock-holding businesses
  • Light manufacturers and assemblers
  • Packing and packaging operations
  • Industrial traders and re-exporters
  • Companies needing units or plots
  • Distributors serving the northern emirates
  • Operations growing out of a desk licence
  • Businesses with larger staff visa needs
May need a different route
  • Desk-only consultancies and solo operators
  • Businesses that need a tier-1 international bank
  • Regulated financial-services activity
  • Companies whose clients expect a Dubai address

Activities we can license

Warehousing & storage

Warehouse units and open storage for stock-holding businesses.

Light manufacturing

Assembly, processing and light manufacturing in units and on plots.

Packing & packaging

Packaging, repacking and finishing operations attached to a trade flow.

Industrial trading

Import, export and re-export tied to a facility in the zone.

What's included in your Hamriyah Free Zone setup package

Company Formation Essentials

  • Trade licence issued by Hamriyah Free Zone Authority
  • Company registration and legal entity creation
  • Memorandum & Articles of Association (MOA/AOA)
  • Share certificates and corporate documents
  • Registered office, warehouse or plot address in the zone
  • Establishment card & eSignature

Visa & Residency Processing

  • Investor / partner residence visa processing
  • Employee visa processing (up to your allocation)
  • Emirates ID application
  • Medical fitness test coordination
  • Visa stamping and status change

Business Support

  • Corporate bank account introduction (top UAE banks)
  • PRO services for government documentation
  • Ongoing compliance and renewal support
  • Dedicated relationship manager
  • Accounting and bookkeeping services
  • Corporate tax registration and filing

What the timeline looks like

  1. 1

    Day 1–5

    Diagnostic, KYC, activity scoping, Hamriyah Free Zone name reservation.

  2. 2

    Week 2–4

    Filing, MOA, initial approval.

  3. 3

    Week 5–6

    Licence issuance, establishment card, eSignature.

  4. 4

    Week 7–9

    Investor visa: entry permit, medical, Emirates ID.

  5. 5

    Week 8–12

    Corporate bank account (varies by bank).

How much does Hamriyah Free Zone setup cost?

Priced on request

Final cost depends on the zone, activity and visa count.

What’s included

  • Trade licence
  • Registered address
  • Establishment card + eSignature
  • One investor visa

Price varies by

  • Free zone
  • Visa count
  • Workspace
  • Optional add-ons
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How Hamriyah Free Zone compares

Feature
Legal frameworkUAE Civil LawUAE Civil LawUAE Civil Law
100% foreign ownershipYesYesYes
0% on qualifying incomeYesYesYes
100% profit repatriationYesYesYes
Warehouse & industrial unitsYesYesYes
Flexi-desk optionNoNoYes
EmirateSharjahDubaiRas Al Khaimah
Best forWarehousing, light manufacturing and packagingLogistics, warehousing, industrial and large-scale tradeServices, trading and industrial at low fixed cost

Banks we can help you approach.

Bank suitability depends on your activity, ownership, documents and transaction profile.

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Is a free zone the right route for you?

Tell us the activity and headcount. We shortlist the zones that actually accept it.

  • A dedicated specialist reviews your case.
  • Fixed scope in writing before any work begins.
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What clients say

Frequently asked

What is Hamriyah Free Zone best suited to?
Hamriyah is often considered for warehousing and stock-holding businesses, light manufacturers, packing operations and industrial traders that need units or plots at a Sharjah cost.
Is Hamriyah suitable for a service business?
Usually not as a default. The zone is premises-led and built around industry, so a desk-only service business generally has a better fit in a packaged zone. We compare the routes before recommending one.
Is banking harder from Sharjah?
Some banks apply more scrutiny to addresses outside the central Dubai zones, and approval is always the bank's decision. An operating business with premises and documented flows is a stronger file, and we prepare it before submission.
Can I get a plot rather than a unit?
Plots sit alongside ready warehouse units in the zone. The premises you take shapes both the licence category and the visa allocation, so we scope the space with the licence rather than after it.
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