Established Industrial Hub

Business Setup in SAIF Zone

The Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone) is one of the UAE’s most established and cost-competitive free zones, purpose-built for trading, light industry, logistics, and services.

We manage your SAIF Zone setup end to end from company structure and license selection to registration, visas, and corporate bank account introduction working directly with the zone authority.

ESTABLISHED ECONOMY

About SAIF Zone

Established in the 1990s, SAIF Zone is one of the UAE's longest-running free zones. It is highly attractive to SMEs, traders, and light-industrial businesses due to competitive operating costs and comprehensive facility options, including desks, offices, warehouses, and land.

Why Choose SAIF Zone

Cost-competitive Affordable packages suited for SMEs and startups.
100% foreign ownership Full ownership with no local partner required.
Airport-adjacent Fast air freight and re-export support.
Established One of the oldest free zones with a large business community.
Tax efficiency 0% corporate tax on qualifying income for a Qualifying Free Zone Person.

Licenses & Facilities

Flexible structures to support varying business needs.

Commercial License Import, export, distribution, and general trading.

Industrial License Light manufacturing, processing, and assembly.

Facilities Executive offices, warehouses, and land plots.

SETUP PROCESS

Formation & Visas

We manage the end-to-end setup process on your behalf.

Company Structures FZE (single shareholder), FZC/FZCO (multiple shareholders), or Branch.

Visa Allocation Investor, partner, and employment visas linked to your facility.

TIMELINE

Estimated Duration

Incorporation: 3 to 7 business days.
Visas/Emirates ID: 2 to 3 additional weeks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Sharjah generally offers lower operating costs than Dubai, making it an economical option for cost-sensitive businesses.

A free zone company trades freely outside the UAE and within the zone. To sell directly in the UAE mainland, it works through a local distributor or a mainland branch.