Sharjah · Sharjah Port & FZ Authority · Est. 1995
Located in Sharjah, Hamriyah Free Zone (HFZA) is a major industrial hub offering deep-water port facilities and heavy industrial infrastructure. Packages start from AED 12,000, supporting up to 50 visa allocations with moderate corporate banking access. HFZA specializes in manufacturing, maritime assembly, steel production, and logistics, offering competitive land and warehouse leasing rates.
Fees last checked · Licensing authority: Sharjah Port & FZ Authority. Fees change, so confirm the current amount with the authority before you pay.
From
AED 10,900
Year 1 (estimated)
Quick facts
Business Center Package 1 (Zero-Visa)
AED 12,000
— · Flexi Desk · 0 visas
Renews at AED 12,000
Business Center Package 1 (1 Visa)
AED 15,785
— · Flexi Desk · 1 visa
Renews at AED 12,000
4-Visa Office Package (2 Visas Processed)
AED 23,870
— · Private Office · 2 visas
Renews at AED 16,300
General Trading 7-Visa Package
AED 58,995
— · Private Office · 7 visas
Renews at AED 32,500
Advisory Estimate
AED 10,900
— · 0 visas
Renews at AED 7,500
Estimated
Physical office required for most packages beyond the entry-level flexi desk tier.
HFZA suits trading, industrial and logistics businesses. Confirm your exact activity is on the zone's list before you apply.
Comparing with a mainland licence? Trading & Services · Transport, Storage & Logistics · Manufacturing · Construction & Contracting · Mining & Quarrying · Utilities & Energy
Features
Mainland trading
Dual licence allowed
Crypto-friendly
Shared ownership
Coworking available
Online portal
Audit required
Tax and compliance analysis
Substance
High
Audit risk
Moderate
Forensic ease
4/10
Industrial & Maritime Powerhouse; Designated Zone for Forensic Inventory Tracking.
HFZA is a critical industrial node and a Designated Zone for VAT purposes. For 2026, the forensic challenge lies in the 'Triple-Match'—ensuring that Customs Exit/Entry bills, Industrial Utility consumption (DEWA/SEWA), and Tax Ledgers are perfectly synchronized. In the Maritime and Oil & Gas sectors, 'High-Seas' trade and ship-to-ship transfers are under intense scrutiny; if the audit trail for these movements is broken, the 0% 'Qualifying Income' status is effectively forfeited.
Operates as a Designated Zone. Article 18 QFZP status is strictly contingent on the 'High-Value Manufacturing' test and the physical localization of assets within the Sharjah industrial perimeter.
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How much does it cost to set up in HFZA?
The cheapest published package for Hamriyah Free Zone is Advisory Estimate at AED 10,900 for Year 1, renewing at AED 7,500. Costs scale with visa count, office type, and licensed activities.
Is banking easy to set up with a HFZA licence?
Banking difficulty for HFZA is rated "Moderate". Known banking partners include Emirates NBD, ADCB, ADIB, Ajman Bank.
How many visas can I get with a HFZA licence, and what do they cost?
HFZA allows 5 visas per desk. Published packages include up to 7 visas (General Trading 7-Visa Package, AED 58,995 for Year 1). A dependent (family) visa costs about AED 0.
How much is the HFZA licence renewal each year?
Annual renewal runs from AED 8,000 to AED 14,000, depending on the package, office and visa count.
What is the minimum share capital in HFZA?
HFZA sets no minimum share capital for a standard company, though some activities and entity types carry their own requirement.
Do I need a physical office in HFZA?
Physical office required for most packages beyond the entry-level flexi desk tier. The smallest office we hold for HFZA is 25 sq m.
Can a HFZA company trade on the UAE mainland?
Not directly. A HFZA company trades inside the zone and abroad; selling to mainland customers usually needs a distributor or a separate mainland licence.