Industrial & Port Hub

Business Setup in Hamriyah Free Zone

Hamriyah Free Zone (HFZA) is one of the UAE’s largest industrial free zones, strategically located in Sharjah with its own deep-water seaport. It is purpose-built for heavy industry, oil and gas, petrochemicals, maritime, and manufacturing sectors.

We manage your Hamriyah Free Zone setup end to end including company structure, license type, land or facility selection, registration, visas, and corporate bank account introduction working directly with the free zone authority.

INDUSTRIAL INFRASTRUCTURE

About Hamriyah Free Zone

Established in 1995, HFZA is a leading base for industrial production and trade at scale. The zone provides specialized infrastructure including large land plots, pre-built warehouses, on-site labour accommodation, and a dedicated petroleum and maritime hub.

Why Choose HFZA

Own deep-water port direct sea access for heavy cargo and raw materials.
100% foreign ownership no local partner required.
Industrial scale extensive land plots and warehousing options.
Sector-focused a specialized hub for oil, gas, petrochemical, and maritime businesses.
Tax efficiency 0% corporate tax on qualifying income for a Qualifying Free Zone Person.

Licenses & Key Sectors

HFZA facilitates operations across heavy industry and related trade sectors:

Key Sectors Oil, gas, petrochemicals, steel, metals, and maritime.

Industrial License Required for core activities like manufacturing and processing.

Commercial License For import, export, and distribution services.

OPERATIONS & CAPACITY

Operational Scalability

The zone is designed to support high-intensity industrial requirements, including large labour workforces.

Structures FZE, FZC, or Branch.

Labour On-zone housing for large workforces.

Visas Investor, employment, and labour visas.

SETUP PIPELINE

Setup Stages

Consultation: Defining industrial requirements.
Selection: Matching land, warehouses, and port access.
Licensing: Issuance of trade license and establishment card.
Completion: Visa processing and bank account setup.

Frequently Asked Questions

It is ideal for heavy industry, oil and gas, petrochemicals, maritime, and steel manufacturing that require land and direct port access.

Licensing is typically completed within 5 to 10 business days, with an additional 2 to 3 weeks for visa processing.