Free zone overview
Hamriyah Free Zone is a GCC business setup option used by investors comparing location, licensing, visas, office substance, banking, and tax treatment. It is most relevant for manufacturing, maritime, oil and gas, food processing activities.
Official authority details
Location map
Nearby access: Sharjah airports, ports, highways, and business districts depending on facility selection
Industries supported
- Manufacturing
- Maritime
- Oil and gas
- Food processing
- Steel
Business activities
- Import-export
- Consultancy
- Trading
- E-commerce
- Professional services
- Regional distribution
- Manufacturing
- Maritime
- Oil and gas
License types
- Commercial
- Service
- Industrial
- E-commerce
- Professional
Visa eligibility
Scales with facility size
Office solutions
Executive offices and administrative units
Warehousing options
Warehouses, plots, factories, and port-linked facilities
Company setup process
- Activity mapping and free zone confirmation
- Trade name and license application
- KYC and document submission
- Facility agreement
- License issuance
- Visa, tax, banking, and accounting activation
Required documents
- Passport copy
- Passport-size photo
- Proposed trade name
- Shareholder KYC
- Corporate documents for company shareholders
- Business plan for regulated or industrial activities
Setup timelines
1 to 4 weeks is an indicative planning range. Regulated or facility-heavy applications can take longer.
Approximate pricing
AED 15,000 to AED 80,000+. Confirm live authority fees before filing.
Advantages
- Foreign ownership options
- Sector-focused authority support
- Investor and employee visa routes
- Regional trade access
- Structured licensing process
Disadvantages
- Fees and approvals change regularly
- Banking requires strong KYC and business evidence
- Some activities require extra authority or regulator approval
Nearby airports and ports
Sharjah airports, ports, highways, and business districts depending on facility selection
Contact information
Use the official authority link for direct authority information, or send a WhatsApp inquiry for advisory shortlisting.