SAIF Zone Setup, Sharjah, UAE
SAIF Zone sits beside Sharjah International Airport, with published packages from AED 10,800 and warehouse facilities for logistics businesses. Here's how it works.
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SAIF Zone (Sharjah Airport International Free Zone) sits directly beside Sharjah International Airport, a strong fit for logistics, aviation-support, trading and warehousing businesses. You can register as a Free Zone Establishment (FZE), a Free Zone Company (FZC), or a branch of an existing company. Published competitor pricing starts from around AED 10,800 for an Office package, with a Suite package around AED 28,650, and warehouse facilities available separately. Companies get 100% foreign ownership, 0% personal income tax, and full repatriation of profits and capital.
Why It Matters
SAIF Zone sits directly beside Sharjah International Airport, which makes it a strong fit for logistics, aviation-support, trading and warehousing businesses that benefit from air-cargo access, alongside standard office-based activities. That's a different angle from a port-focused zone like Hamriyah Free Zone or a media-focused zone like SHAMS, so confirm your activity actually benefits from airport proximity before choosing SAIF Zone over another Sharjah free zone.
The Case For SAIF Zone
Direct proximity to Sharjah International Airport benefits logistics and aviation-support businesses specifically.
Choose from office, suite or warehouse packages depending on your activity and space needs.
No local UAE sponsor or partner required for SAIF Zone companies.
Keep more of what your business earns, with no personal income tax in the UAE.
100% repatriation of capital and profits, with no currency restrictions.
Before You Apply
Confirm your activity actually benefits from SAIF Zone's airport-adjacent location before choosing it over another Sharjah zone.
FZE, FZC or branch of an existing company, each carries different shareholder and liability implications.
Office, suite or warehouse, confirm which package fits your facility and headcount needs.
A passport copy is the core requirement for most structures.
Getting Started
Confirm your activity, package and whether SAIF Zone's location suits your business.
Decide between an FZE, FZC or branch of an existing company.
Gather passport copies and shareholder documents for your application.
File your licence application with SAIF Zone for authority approval.
Select an office, suite or warehouse package based on your space needs.
Settle registration, licensing and facility fees.
Collect your trade licence and open your corporate bank account.
Apply for investor and employee visas against your approved package.
Budgeting
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Office package (from) | AED 10,800* |
| Suite package (from) | AED 28,650* |
| Warehouse rent (from) | AED 60,000/yr* |
| Investor/employee visa | AED 1,760-4,337* |
| Structures available | FZE, FZC, branch |
| Nationality requirement | Open to any nationality |
*Indicative only, based on published competitor starting rates at the time of writing. Confirm current pricing directly with SAIF Zone before budgeting a total.
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