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Hamriyah Free Zone company setup, license cost, visas, and benefits

Industrial and maritime free zone in Sharjah with port access and land options. Hamriyah Free Zone is a strong fit for manufacturing, maritime, oil and gas services, food, heavy trade, and industrial projects. Its port-linked location and land options make it more facility-driven than desk-only UAE free zones.

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Hamriyah Free Zone free zone overview

Hamriyah Free Zone is a strong fit for manufacturing, maritime, oil and gas services, food, heavy trade, and industrial projects. Its port-linked location and land options make it more facility-driven than desk-only UAE free zones.

Official authority details

AuthorityHamriyah Free Zone Authority
CountryUnited Arab Emirates
LocationSharjah
Official websitewww.hfza.ae/

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Sharjah

Nearby access: Hamriyah Port, Sharjah International Airport, Ajman and Umm Al Quwain corridors

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Industries supported

  • Manufacturing
  • Maritime
  • Oil and gas
  • Food processing
  • Steel
  • Logistics

Business activities

  • Industrial production
  • Trading
  • Storage
  • Fabrication
  • Ship services
  • Food manufacturing

License types

  • Commercial
  • Industrial
  • Service
  • E-commerce

Visa eligibility

Scales with facility size and labor plan

Office solutions

Executive offices and administrative units

Warehousing options

Warehouses, plots, factories, and port-linked facilities

Company setup process

  1. Initial consultation and activity mapping
  2. Authority pre-approval and trade name reservation
  3. Document submission and KYC review
  4. License issuance and facility agreement
  5. Establishment card, visas, banking, and tax registrations

Required documents

  • Passport copy for each shareholder and manager
  • Passport-size photo and contact details
  • Proposed trade name and business activity list
  • Proof of address or residence visa page where applicable
  • Corporate documents for company shareholders
  • Business plan for regulated, industrial, logistics, or financial activities

Setup timelines

1 to 4 weeks is a practical planning range. Regulated, industrial, financial, or customs-heavy activities can take longer.

Approximate pricing

AED 15,000 to AED 80,000+ depending on facility. Pricing changes by license duration, visas, facility, activity approvals, establishment card, immigration, medical, Emirates ID or local equivalents, and authority promotions.

Advantages

  • Industrial land and warehouses
  • Port access
  • Good for manufacturing
  • Competitive Sharjah costs
  • Facility-based visa scalability

Disadvantages

  • Less suited to purely virtual startups
  • Industrial approvals can take longer
  • Distance from central Dubai

Nearby airports and ports

Hamriyah Port, Sharjah International Airport, Ajman and Umm Al Quwain corridors

Contact information

For direct authority information, visit Hamriyah Free Zone official website. For advisory, call +919349511444 or use WhatsApp.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Most standard applications take a few working days to several weeks depending on the authority, activity approvals, documents, and facility type.

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