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Set up your business in Sharjah Mainland with flexible packages designed to meet your needs, ensuring compliance, speed, and cost-effectiveness.
Split your purchase into 4 interest-free installments.
Sharjah has positioned itself as one of the UAE’s most cost-effective and investor-friendly destinations for trade, industry, media, and logistics – and its free zones are at the center of this growth. Designed to attract startups, SMEs, and international companies, Sharjah free zones offer a simplified pathway to establishing a business while providing long-term advantages.
Whether you are a startup entrepreneur, small business owner, or multinational investor, setting up in a Sharjah free zone gives you:
100% foreign ownership with no requirement for a local sponsor.
Full repatriation of profits and capital with zero corporate or personal income tax.
Affordable company setup packages compared to other emirates.
Strategic access to seaports, airports, and regional markets across the Middle East, Asia, and Africa.
Modern infrastructure including warehouses, industrial land, media hubs, and shared office facilities.
Fast-track licensing with minimal paperwork and quick approvals.
At SBJ SmartZone, we ensure your company setup in Sharjah is smooth, transparent, and tailored to your business needs. From selecting the right free zone to managing documentation, licensing, visas, and compliance, our team makes the process hassle-free.
With Sharjah’s leading free zones – SAIF Zone, Hamriyah Free Zone, Sharjah Media City (Shams), and Sharjah Publishing City (SPC) – covering industries such as trading, logistics, publishing, media, manufacturing, and services, we help you choose the jurisdiction that best supports your growth. This allows you to focus on scaling your business, while we handle the formalities.
While most business operations are allowed on the mainland of Dubai, certain sectors may be subject to additional laws or licensing requirements.
“The best investment you can make is in building the right business, in the right place, at the right time.”
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for trading and general business activities
for manufacturing and production units
for online selling and digital platforms
for consultancy, IT, marketing, education, and more
for advertising, publishing, broadcasting, film, and content creation.
From licensing to legal compliance, we handle every step of your company setup with speed, accuracy, and care.
At SBJ SmartZone, we handle every step of your free zone company formation – from choosing the right license and jurisdiction to completing paperwork, securing approvals, and guiding you through visa and banking processes. We simplify the setup so you can focus on growing your business.
Sharjah Airport International Free Zone is one of the most popular free zones, ideal for trading, logistics, and light manufacturing, with quick setup and excellent connectivity.
Hamriyah Free Zone is known for heavy industries, manufacturing, and petrochemical businesses, offering large land plots and warehouse
facilities.
Shams Free Zone is dedicated to media, digital, and creative startups, offering affordable packages for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
SPC Free Zone is specialized in publishing, printing, education, and media-related businesses with modern facilities.
Setting up a Free Zone company in Sharjah is a straightforward process when guided by experts. At SBJ SmartZone, we ensure every step is handled efficiently, making your business setup smooth, compliant, and successful.
Select the activity (commercial, professional, industrial, or contracting) and license category permitted in Sharjah Mainland.
Reserve your company name with the Sharjah Department of Economic Development (SDED) following naming guidelines.
Provide the required documents such as passport copies, business plan (if needed), and completed application forms.
Prepare and notarize the Memorandum of Association (MOA) or Local Service Agent (LSA) agreement as per license type.
Secure a physical office or commercial space, which is mandatory for Sharjah Mainland businesses.
Provide MOA/LSA, lease contract, approvals, and required documents to SDED.
Settle government fees and collect your Sharjah Mainland trade license.
Apply for investor and employee visas and open a UAE corporate bank account.
Guidance on the right free zone, activity, and structure.
Ensuring compliance with authority rules.
Handling all paperwork until your trade license is ready.
End-to-end documentation, attestations, and government liaison.
Flexi-desk, shared offices, or dedicated spaces within the free zone.
Investor, partner, employee, and dependent visas.
Introductions to leading UAE banks for smooth account opening.
Compliance with UAE tax regulations.
Legal compliance, renewals, amendments, and ongoing admin support.
Optional support to kickstart your business presence in UAE.
Choose SBJ SmartZone for a smooth and successful Free Zone company formation in Sharjah. Our dedicated team ensures every step of your business setup is handled with precision, professionalism, and speed.
Sharjah has four major free zones: SAIF Zone (Sharjah Airport International Free Zone), Hamriyah Free Zone (HFZA), Sharjah Media City (Shams), and Sharjah Publishing City (SPC). Each specializes in different sectors like trading, media, logistics, publishing, and industry.
Yes, All Sharjah free zones allow 100% foreign ownership, with full repatriation of capital and profits.
Sharjah free zones are among the most affordable in the UAE, with license packages starting from around AED 9,500, depending on business activity and visa requirements.
The process is fast - typically 3 to 7 working days once all documents are submitted.
You can apply for Commercial, Service, Industrial, Media/Creative, and E-commerce Licenses, depending on your business activity.
No. Free zone companies cannot directly trade in the mainland. You will need a local distributor or a Sharjah Mainland license for onshore operations.
Yes, but you have flexible options - from flexi-desk/shared offices to full dedicated offices and warehouses.
Visa quotas depend on the free zone and office type. Flexi-desk packages allow 1–3 visas, while larger offices allow more.
Currently, Sharjah Free Zone companies enjoy 0% corporate and personal income tax. However, UAE federal corporate tax rules may apply if mainland business is conducted.
They offer low-cost business setup, fast approvals, sector-specific hubs, and strategic connectivity to both UAE and global markets - ideal for startups, SMEs, and international investors.
205B, Deira Twin Tower, Dubai, UAE
+971 50 500 8821
contact@sbjsmartzone.com
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