2 zones compared in Sharjah
Sharjah free zones are consistently 30-50% cheaper than Dubai equivalents, with SHAMS leading for freelancers and Hamriyah for industrial businesses. We compared 2 Sharjah free zones for manufacturing — Year 1 costs range from AED 15,785 to AED 18,670 with one visa. Here is how they stack up.
AED 15,785
Year 1
When your manufacturing operation requires heavy machinery, bulk raw material imports, or hazardous material storage, Hamriyah is purpose-built for the job. Its deep-water port handles vessel drafts up to 12 metres — bulk carriers, tankers, and project cargo that shallow ports cannot accommodate.
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Year 1
Not all manufacturing depends on sea freight. Electronics assembly, pharmaceutical packaging, and high-value component manufacturing need airport access — and SAIF Zone delivers it directly from Sharjah International Airport.
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HFZA offers the lowest Year 1 cost at AED 15,785 with one visa. This includes license, visa processing, and mandatory government fees.
We evaluated 2 free zones in Sharjah that offer licensing for manufacturing activities. Prices range from AED 15,785 to AED 18,670 for Year 1 with one visa.
HFZA is our top pick for manufacturing in Sharjah, offering the best balance of cost, banking access, and activity flexibility. SAIF Zone is a strong runner-up.
Most Sharjah free zones offer virtual office or flexi-desk options for manufacturing licenses. Physical office requirements vary by zone — check individual zone profiles for package details.
Yes. All 2 free zones we evaluated in Sharjah offer at least one residence visa with their manufacturing packages. Visa quotas range from 8 to 50.
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