Sectors
Advantages
- Sharjah’s industrial free zone adjacent to Hamriyah Port — excellent maritime logistics
- Very affordable licensing — among cheapest for manufacturing businesses in UAE
- Supports oil & gas, chemicals, and heavy industry (uncommon in other zones)
- Large land plots and purpose-built industrial facilities available
- 100% foreign ownership with full profit repatriation
Trade-offs
- Industrial/port location not suitable for service or professional companies
- Infrastructure in older sections is less modern than newer UAE industrial zones
- Distance from Sharjah city centre
Setting up
Affordable and well-established. Good for manufacturing, trading, and logistics. 3–7 business days for standard setups.
Opening a bank account
Industrial and manufacturing businesses are accepted well. Oil & gas and chemical companies may face additional compliance checks.
Questions
How much does it cost to set up a company in HFZA?
Licence from AED 8,800–11,000; 1-visa included. Very affordable for manufacturing.
What business sectors are supported by HFZA?
Hamriyah Free Zone supports: Manufacturing, Trading, Logistics, Energy.
Is it easy to open a bank account with a HFZA licence?
Industrial and manufacturing businesses are accepted well. Oil & gas and chemical companies may face additional compliance checks.
Does HFZA require a physical office?
No, a physical office is not mandatory. Flexi-desk and virtual office options are available. Office, warehouses, and industrial land plots available. Light to heavy industrial facilities for lease.
How many visas can I get through HFZA?
Visa quota: 1 visa for basic packages; scales significantly with industrial facility size.