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Sharjah

Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone)

SAIF Zone is Sharjah's airport-adjacent free zone, strong for aviation, logistics, and trading businesses with international reach.

AED 14,500

Starting Cost

AED 8,000

Flexi-Desk

50+

Max Visas

1995

Established

Best for:AviationLogisticsTradingLight manufacturing

Key Highlights

  • Adjacent to Sharjah International Airport
  • Strong logistics infrastructure
  • Established 1995
  • Industrial plots available

Plan your setup

Use our UAE Business Setup Cost Calculator to estimate your total Year 1 cost when setting up in SAIF Zone, including visas and office fees.

If you're operating in the UAE, you may need to calculate VAT on your invoices (mandatory registration if taxable supplies exceed AED 375,000/year).

SAIF Zone companies that qualify as QFZP may pay 0% on qualifying income — use our Corporate Tax Calculator with Advanced Options to model your QFZP tax position.

License Types Available

TradingIndustrialService

Banking Support

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Hiring employees in SAIF Zone? Calculate end-of-service gratuity entitlements under UAE Labour Law — payable within 14 days of contract end.

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Setting up in SAIF Zone? We handle it end-to-end.

From license application to bank account opening and visa processing. Fixed fee, no surprises.

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