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Business Setup in SAIF Zone

Sharjah Airport International Free Zone: 30 years of trade and light-industrial infrastructure with 24-hour licensing.

Sharjah's Trade Workhorse

Established in 1995 beside Sharjah International Airport, SAIF Zone hosts thousands of companies across trading, services and light manufacturing. Its pitch is practical: genuine 24-hour licence issuance for straightforward files, warehouses and labour accommodation on site, and airport cargo adjacency at Sharjah prices, with Dubai forty minutes away.

It suits traders and light manufacturers who want physical facilities without Dubai rents.

SAIF Zone at a Glance
LocationSharjah Airport
Established1995
Best forTrading & light industry
FacilitiesWarehouses on site
Ownership100% foreign
Timeline24 hours to 1 week

Why Choose SAIF Zone

Real facilities, real speed, sensible cost.

24-Hour Licensing

Clean applications can carry a licence the next business day.

On-Site Warehousing

Pre-built units from 125 sqm with office fronts, ready to occupy.

Airport Cargo

Sharjah airport freight capacity at your gate for regional distribution.

Labour Accommodation

Staff housing inside the zone simplifies workforce logistics.

Sharjah Cost Base

Facilities and visas priced well under Dubai equivalents.

Central Geography

Reach Dubai, the northern emirates and Oman routes within an hour.

Setup Process at SAIF Zone

01

Package Selection

We match the right SAIF Zone licence type, activity list and visa package to your plan and budget.

02

Application & KYC

Passport copies, photo and application forms are submitted; we handle all authority correspondence.

03

Licence Issued

Fees paid and your SAIF Zone licence, lease and incorporation documents are released.

04

Visas & Banking

Establishment card, residence visas and Emirates ID, then bank account introductions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Office-based packages start around AED 12,000 to 15,000; warehouse packages depend on unit size. Current promotions are reflected in every quote.

SAIF suits air-linked trade and lighter units; Hamriyah suits heavier industry and sea freight with its own port. We compare both for your facility needs.

Yes. UAE residence visas allow you to live in any emirate regardless of where the sponsoring company is licensed.

Yes. Most SAIF Zone incorporations complete without you visiting the UAE; biometrics for your residence visa are the main in-person step.

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