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Start a SAIF Zone Company in Sharjah
13,100AED
From
1995
Established
8,000
Companies
8
Max Visas
Moderate
Banking
Business Overview
SAIF Zone in Brief
About SAIF Zone
- Opened in 1995 as the Sharjah Airport International Free Zone, right beside the city's international airport
- Designed for logistics, trading and light industrial businesses, and cheaper to enter than many Dubai free zones
- Home to roughly 8,000 companies
Who Should Consider It?
- Import and export businesses
- Freight and logistics firms
- Warehousing, assembly and light manufacturing companies
Visa Details
- Quota: up to 8 visas; 3 with SAIF Office, 5 with Executive Office, 8 with Suite
- Timing: roughly 10 days overall; a licence can follow within 1 hour of complete paperwork, and visas take a further 1-2 weeks
- Renewal: roughly AED 4,370, due every 2-3 years
- Available visas: Investor, Employment, Partner and Dependent
- Investor AED 4,965 · Employee AED 4,370 · Dependants: AED 0 zone fee
- Medical test: AED 450 standard or AED 850 VIP · Emirates ID typing: AED 390
Banking
- Level of difficulty: Moderate
- Works with Wio Bank, ADCB, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), RAKBANK, Mashreq and Emirates NBD
- SMEs should allow 2-6 weeks; office lease proof, evidence of activity and KYC/UBO checks are important
Key Features
- Office needed: Yes
- Dual licensing: Yes
- Multiple shareholders: Yes
- Digital portal: Yes, e-services cover renewals and other processes
- Co-working space: Yes
- Audit needed: Yes, normally at renewal
- Not available: crypto, mainland trading or a free zone to mainland route
Capital and Payments
- No share capital figure is stated; check the requirement with SAIF Zone
- Payment by instalments, with a 4-instalment choice on certain packages
Specialist Ecosystems
- Jewelry Park
- Logistics cluster beside the airport
Latest News
- October 2025: Exhibited at Beautyworld Middle East 2025 to draw investment from cosmetics and personal care firms
- October 2025: Joined World Food India 2025 to encourage investment from the food industry
- September 2025: Grape Tree of Japan revealed a large expansion that includes a new warehouse
- July 2025: SAIF Zone and HFZA ran a workshop on onboarding ADNOC suppliers for the energy supply chain
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Why SAIF Zone?
Why SAIF Zone Stands Out
Affordable Entry Point
Most sources put the basic SAIF Office package at AED 10,800 annually, including a flexi desk and eligibility for 3 visas.
Rapid Licence Issue
When your paperwork and fees are in order, a licence may be issued in as little as 1 hour.
Simple Visa Quotas
You get 3 visas with SAIF Office, 5 with Executive Office and 8 with Suite.
Prime Logistics Spot
Sits beside Sharjah International Airport, with key ports nearby.
Warehouse Space
A 125 sq m warehouse starts at AED 48,000 annually, with room to grow for industrial users.
Online Services
Handle renewals and other processes digitally via the SAIF e-services platform.
Instalment Options
Certain packages can be split into 4 instalments, among other payment options.
Packages & Pricing
SAIF Zone Pricing and Packages
SAIF Office Flexi Desk, No Visa
AED 10,800 licence · Shared flexi desk · AED 13,350 to renew.
0 visas
SAIF Office Flexi Desk, 1 Visa
AED 10,800 licence · Shared flexi desk · AED 14,550 to renew.
1 visa
SAIF Office Flexi Desk, 3 Visas
AED 10,800 licence · Shared flexi desk · AED 16,950 to renew.
3 visas
SAIF Suite Private Office, 8 Visas
AED 28,650 licence · Dedicated private office · AED 22,950 to renew.
8 visas
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