starting a business in

hamriyah freezone authority (HFZA)

Starting from AED 11,000
  • 100% foreign ownership
  • Highly developed infrastructure and telecommunication links
  • Competitive lease rates for industrial plots and prefabricated warehouses
  • No customs duty on import, export and re-export
  • VAT Designated zone
  • No corporate on foreign trade and income taxes
  • Offices, warehouse, industrial land and labor accommodation

Overview

Established in 1995, Hamriyah Free Zone (HFZA) is one of the largest industrial free zones in the UAE. Located in Sharjah, HFZA is home to over 6,500 businesses from more than 160 countries. Its strategic location near Hamriyah Port provides access to global markets. This free zone supports a wide range of industries including oil & gas, petrochemicals, marine, steel, construction.

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Advantages of Setting up a business in Hamriyah Free Zone

HFZA offers investors the opportunity to open a company in six diverse sectors. Each business activity is equipped with a range of solutions that include office spaces, warehouses & industrial plots, supported by attractive packages and simplified procedures.
HFZA provides opportunities to establish a business in a tax-free environment with complete company ownership, exemptions from all commercial levies and repatriation of capital.

Types of Entities in HFZA

01

Free Zone Establishment (FZE)

A Limited Liability Establishment owned by one natural or juridical person.

02

Free Zone Company (FZC)

A Limited Liability company owned by more than one shareholder.

03

Branch or Subsidiary Company

Branch of a local company or a foreign company.

Types of Licenses

01

Industrial License

This license is for importing raw materials and manufacturing, processing, assembling, and exporting finished products.

02

Commercial License

This license is for importing, exporting, selling, distributing, and storing specified items. Includes general trading and e-commerce.

03

Service License

This license is for providing specified services listed on the licenses.

Steps to setup up a Company in Hamriyah Free Zone

01
Submit Your Documents

Fill out and sign the application forms, then submit them along with the required documents.


02
Make the Payment

Complete the payment for the application process.


03
Collect Your Trade License

Once approved, pick up your trade license and you’re ready to go!


Setting up your business can be quick and hassle-free with the right guidance.

Required Documents

To register a company in Hamriyah Free Zone, you will need:

Passport copy

Passport size photo

Business plan (applicable for specific activities)

No Objection Letter (NOC) (if your visa is sponsored by another company)


To open a branch in Hamriyah Free Zone, you will need:

License copy

Certificate of incorporation copy

MOA and AOA

Board resolution

Passport and visa copy of appointed manager and directors
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