Free Zones for Manufacturing in Sharjah (2026)
The 3 Sharjah free zones that license manufacturing activity, ranked by published year-1 cost, with visa quotas and setup times. Data as of July 2026.
Take the matching quiz3 free zones in Sharjah license manufacturing activity. Among the zones publishing firm package prices, year-1 costs run AED 12,000–50,000 as of July 2026. Sharjah Airport International Free Zone has the lowest firm published entry cost at AED 12,000–35,000. Sharjah Airport International Free Zone reports the shortest setup at 5–14 days. Which one fits depends on your visa count, office type and banking needs.
Sharjah free zones licensing manufacturing
Ranked by published year-1 example cost, lowest first. Figures are typical packages as of July 2026, not quotes.
| Free zone | Year 1 cost | Typical visa ceiling | Setup time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharjah Airport International Free Zone | AED 12,000–35,000 | 50 | 5–14 days |
| Hamriyah Free Zone Authority | AED 15,000–50,000 | 50 | 5–14 days |
| Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park | AED 15,000–35,000 | 50 | 5–14 days |
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Questions
Which free zone in Sharjah is best for manufacturing?
3 free zones in Sharjah license manufacturing activity. Among the zones publishing firm package prices, year-1 costs run AED 12,000–50,000 as of July 2026. Sharjah Airport International Free Zone has the lowest firm published entry cost at AED 12,000–35,000. Sharjah Airport International Free Zone reports the shortest setup at 5–14 days. Which one fits depends on your visa count, office type and banking needs.
How many free zones in Sharjah allow manufacturing activity?
3 of the 52 free zones FreezoneMatch scores list manufacturing among their licensed activities in Sharjah: Sharjah Airport International Free Zone, Hamriyah Free Zone Authority, Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park. As of July 2026.
What does a manufacturing licence cost in Sharjah?
Among the zones publishing firm package prices, year-1 costs run AED 12,000–50,000 as of July 2026, based on each zone's published example package. The lowest is Sharjah Airport International Free Zone at AED 12,000–35,000. These are typical package figures, not quotes — final cost depends on visa count and office type.
How many visas can a manufacturing company get in Sharjah?
Visa quotas in Sharjah are driven mainly by office type rather than by zone choice — a flexi-desk caps you low almost everywhere. Among these zones, Sharjah Airport International Free Zone models the highest typical ceiling at 50. Confirm the quota for the specific office package you intend to take.