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Hamriyah Freezone Company Formation in Sharjah
6,500+
Companies
160+
Countries
1995
Established
Business Overview
Everything You Need to Know About Hamriyah Freezone
What is Hamriyah Freezone?
- One of Sharjah's oldest and most established industrial and trading freezones
- Located directly on the coastline with its own deep-water port and inner harbour
- Established in 1995 by Emiri Decree, hosting thousands of companies from over 160 countries
Who is it for?
- Trading companies, manufacturers, and logistics providers
- Businesses needing direct port access and real warehousing, not just a registered address
- Companies of all sizes from solo traders to established industrial investors
Minimum capital requirement
- No fixed universal minimum published for standard categories
- Share capital requirements vary by legal structure (FZE or FZC) and business activity
Types of business activities allowed
- Hamriyah freezone activities span trading, industrial manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, and select professional services
- Most licenses allow a small number of related activities to be combined under one license
Banking facilities available
- Corporate bank account support with major UAE and international banks
- Assistance coordinating account opening as part of the setup process
Key advantages
- 100% foreign ownership
- Potential 0% Corporate Tax on qualifying income, subject to applicable UAE Corporate Tax rules and conditions
- 100% repatriation of capital and profits
- No customs duties on goods moving through the freezone
Eligibility
- Any individual or corporate entity, from any nationality
- No local sponsor or partner required
Processing time
- License issuance possible within hours once documents are approved
- Full setup, including visas and facility handover, typically takes 1–2 weeks depending on activity
Required Documents
- Passport copies of all shareholders and the company manager
- Visa copy (if applicable)
- Completed application form
- Business plan (for industrial license applicants)
- Board resolution and incorporation documents (for corporate shareholders)
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Why Hamriyah?
Why Choose Hamriyah Freezone
Strategic Coastal Location
Positioned directly on Sharjah's coastline with its own 14-metre deep-water port and 7-metre inner harbour, giving trading and industrial businesses direct sea access.
100% Ownership
Full foreign ownership with no need for a local partner or sponsor, regardless of business activity.
Tax Benefits
Potential 0% Corporate Tax on qualifying income, subject to applicable UAE Corporate Tax rules with 100% repatriation of capital and profits, subject to applicable laws and regulations.
Industrial Infrastructure
Purpose-built industrial land, warehousing, and processing facilities designed for manufacturing and logistics operations, not just office-based businesses.
Broad Activity List
A wide range of Hamriyah freezone activities across trading, industrial, and logistics sectors, with room to combine related activities under a single license.
Authority Reputation
Established in 1995, Hamriyah Freezone Authority is one of the longest-running and most experienced freezone authorities in the UAE.
License Types
Types of Licenses Offered
Commercial (Trading) License
For import, export, distribution, and storage of approved goods. Suited to companies dealing in general or specific trading categories.
Industrial License
For manufacturing, processing, and assembly operations, with access to industrial plots and warehouse facilities.
Service License
For consultancy, business, technical, and IT services, and other professional service-based businesses.
E-commerce License
Issued as a specialised commercial license category for online trading and digital commerce activities, including access to warehousing support.
Step by Step
How to Set Up a Business in Hamriyah Freezone
Choose Activity
Select your business activity from the approved list of Hamriyah freezone activities, covering trading, industrial, logistics, and service categories.
Select License
Choose the license type Commercial, Industrial, Service, or E-commerce that matches your activity, and pick your legal structure (FZE or FZC).
Submit Documents
Provide the required documents, including passport copies, application form, and a business plan for industrial license applicants.
Approval & Issuance
Receive your license once documents are verified, with issuance possible within hours to a few working days depending on the activity and approvals required.
Infrastructure
Office & Infrastructure Options
Flexi Desk / E-Office
A shared workspace and registered address solution with visa allocation for smaller teams. Ideal for consultants, traders, and startups beginning their business setup in Hamriyah.
Office Space
Furnished or unfurnished executive offices ranging from smaller units to larger configurations, with visa allocation scaling with office size.
Warehousing & Industrial Land
Pre-built warehouses and long-term industrial land leases for manufacturing, storage, and distribution, with sizes and visa allocation scaling to project scope.
Compliance
Annual Renewal and Compliance
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