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

Industrial and maritime Sharjah free zone with port access and land options. 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.

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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

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

Location map

Hamriyah Free Zone GCC 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

  1. Activity mapping and free zone confirmation
  2. Trade name and license application
  3. KYC and document submission
  4. Facility agreement
  5. License issuance
  6. 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.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Hamriyah Free Zone setup typically takes 1 to 4 weeks, depending on documents, approvals, activity, and facility.

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