Sharjah Free Zones Overview – Key Highlights
- Sharjah offers strategic access to both the Arabian Gulf and Indian Ocean, making it a cost-effective gateway for regional trade.
- Investors benefit from 100% foreign ownership, zero income and corporate tax, and full repatriation of profits and capital.
- Free zones in Sharjah support a wide range of sectors, including manufacturing, publishing, logistics, and education.
- Business setup is fast, with simplified registration processes, support services, and affordable license packages.
- These zones promote industrial growth and SME development in line with the emirate’s diversified economic goals.
List of Major Free Zones in Sharjah
- Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone)
Focus: Trading, aviation, light manufacturing, import/export, and logistics. - Hamriyah Free Zone (HFZ)
Focus: Heavy industries, petrochemicals, marine services, steel, and construction materials. - Sharjah Media City (Shams)
Focus: Media, marketing, entertainment, digital content, and creative enterprises. - Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone (SPC Free Zone)
Focus: Publishing, printing, content creation, and education-related businesses. - Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTIP)
Focus: Research, innovation, sustainability, energy, and advanced manufacturing. - U.S.A. Regional Trade Center (USARTC) Free Zone
Focus: Trade facilitation for North American companies entering the UAE and Gulf markets.
