Sharjah Airport Freezone

Where businesses connect and grow

Sharjah is known as the cultural and literature hub of the United Arab Emirates. Having both an international airport and a seaport, the place has excellent connectivity with the world. It has investor-friendly policies and excellent infrastructure facilities that are of great benefit for establishing a business in the region.

About Sharjah Airport Freezone

With a vision to be the ideal business hub for the region, Sharjah Airport International Free Zone is the Government of Sharjah’s flagship free zone. Sharjah Airport Freezone offers tax-friendly benefits combined with complete ownership of the company. Its strategic location adjacent to the Sharjah International Airport and its proximity to other seaports and airports are added advantages.

General trading, Real estate, Agriculture & Fishing, Media and Entertainment, Tourism & Hospitality, E-commerce, and Healthcare are the business activities permitted in the SAIF zone.

Benefits of business setup in SAIF Zone

• 100% business ownership
• No personal income or corporate taxes
• Full repatriation of capital and profits
• Strategic location boosting opportunities
• Leasing options
• Simple and quick setup process
• Innovative infrastructures
• No currency restrictions
• Excellent global and regional communication via air, land, and sea links
• License issued within 24 hours
• Back-up services provided by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Sharjah Expo
• On-site labor accommodation
• Sponsorship and visa’s for all staff
• 24×7 hotline for equipment and provision of labour in cargo operation

Licenses available in SAIF-Zone

1. Trade License
A Trade license is a foundational document required to do business within SAIF free zone. Free zone licenses entitle companies of all sizes, from startups and SMEs to large multinationals, to enjoy a number of benefits to operate in SAIF.

2. Commercial License
Permits Import, Export, Distribution, consolidation, storage, or warehousing of items speciﬁed in the license. Maximum limit is three similar product lines.

3. General Trading
General Trading license can be obtained under a commercial license which allows a large number of products.

4. Service license
A service license allows the holder to carry out service speciﬁed in the license only. All types of services are allowed unless otherwise restricted by the Federal or local authorities.

5. Industrial License
Permits Import of raw materials, manufacturing, processing, assembling, packaging, and exporting of the ﬁnished product.

Documents Required

License is issued within 24 hours upon the submission of your application. The required documents and information for the incorporation into Sharjah Airport Free Zone include Passport, Passport size photo, Residential address, phone number, and email of the owner.

How to get a Sharjah Airport Freezone license?

• Based on your business activity, select your business license with the help of our team.
• Submit the required documents with us and make the payment.
• Sign the lease agreement based on the selected solutions and move into your premises.

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