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Business Setup in SRTIP

The Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTIP) is a free zone built around research, advanced technology, and innovation. Anchored to Sharjah’s university and research community, it provides a specialized ecosystem for R&D centers and technology firms.

We manage your SRTIP setup end to end including company structure, license activities, facility selection, registration, visas, and corporate bank account introduction working directly with the free zone.

About SRTIP

Established to connect industry with academia, SRTIP is located beside Sharjah's University City. It supports a variety of businesses including technology firms, advanced manufacturers, and sustainability-focused ventures, providing specialized infrastructure like laboratories, prototyping space, and advanced-manufacturing facilities.

Why Choose SRTIP

Innovation Ecosystem
A base linked directly to Sharjah’s universities and research community.
100% Foreign Ownership
Full ownership with no local partner required.
Specialized Infrastructure
Features laboratories, prototyping units, and advanced-manufacturing facilities.
Technology Focus
Built for advanced manufacturing, R&D, and Industry 4.0.
Tax Efficiency
0% corporate tax on qualifying income for a Qualifying Free Zone Person.

Legal Structures and Ownership

Free Zone Establishment (FZE)

Free Zone Company (FZCO)

Branch Company

Sector Focus

SRTIP focuses on activities related to research, technology, and innovation:

Core Sectors Advanced tech, R&D, manufacturing, and sustainability/cleantech.
Activities Includes software, robotics, engineering, and innovation-support services.
Facility Types Laboratories, co-working, fitted offices, and innovation/incubation space.

SRTIP Setup Process

We manage each stage with the free zone authority on your behalf.

  • 1
    Activity selection

    we confirm your specific operational activities, company type, license and zone.

  • 2
    Name & initial approval

    we secure your unique company name and preliminary regulatory approvals.

  • 3
    Facility selection

    we match you to standard office, laboratory or advanced-manufacturing space based on your activity.

  • 4
    Documentation filing

    we prepare and submit the application and corporate incorporation files.

  • 5
    License issuance

    SRTIP formally issues your official trade license and incorporation certificate.

  • 6
    Immigration & banking

    We process the establishment card, investor and staff visas, Emirates ID, medicals, and introduce you to our banking partners for account opening.

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Documents Required for SRTIP Setup

Core requirements across corporate variants. A completely customized checklist is provided post-consultation.

Estimated Timeline

5 to 7 Business Days

  • Company Incorporation: 5 to 7 business days.
  • Visas/Emirates ID: 2 to 3 additional weeks.
  • Note: Laboratory or advanced manufacturing fit-out will require additional time.

R&D-Focused, Value-Driven Pricing

Why Choose Legacy Partners for SRTIP Setup

Direct free zone experience aligned to your specific research or technology activity.

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Direct free zone experience

We manage SRTIP registrations, facilities and approvals daily.

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End-to-End Service

Licensing, facility allocations, visas, and bank introductions under one roof.

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Transparent Pricing

Clear, all-inclusive corporate packages with no surprise invoices.

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Single Point of Contact

A dedicated advisor guiding you through your entire setup.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, SRTIP provides laboratories, advanced-manufacturing, and prototyping facilities, which differentiates it from general free zones.

Yes, with incubation, co-working, and an innovation community, it is well suited to early-stage technology and research-led ventures.

SRTIP offers a Free Zone Establishment for a single shareholder, a Free Zone Company for two or more shareholders, and a Branch Company for an existing UAE or foreign entity, all with 100% foreign ownership and no local partner required.

SRTIP focuses on advanced technology, R&D, manufacturing and sustainability or cleantech, covering activities such as software, robotics, engineering and innovation-support services. It is positioned as a base connecting industry directly with Sharjah's universities and research community.

Company incorporation typically takes 5 to 7 business days once documents are in order, with visa and Emirates ID processing adding 2 to 3 weeks. Fitting out a laboratory or advanced manufacturing space requires additional time.

SRTIP offers laboratories and prototyping units for R&D, co-working and fitted offices for general operations, and dedicated innovation and incubation space, giving technology and advanced manufacturing businesses purpose-built infrastructure alongside standard office options.

An SRTIP company can sponsor an Investor or Partner visa for shareholders, Employment visas for staff, and Golden Visa access for qualifying investors and researchers seeking long-term UAE residence.

Yes. SRTIP permits full foreign ownership with no local partner required. A company that qualifies as a Qualifying Free Zone Person can also benefit from 0% corporate tax on its qualifying income.

Yes. SRTIP is built specifically for advanced manufacturing, R&D and Industry 4.0 activities, with laboratories, prototyping units and advanced-manufacturing facilities that generalist free zones do not offer. Its location beside Sharjah's University City supports collaboration with academic and research partners.

A Qualifying Free Zone Person in SRTIP can apply 0% corporate tax to its qualifying income. Non-qualifying income is taxed at the standard 9% rate, so activities should be structured with your corporate tax position in mind from the outset.

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