Free Zones / SAIF
Sharjah · Sharjah Port & FZ Authority · Est. 1995
Located adjacent to Sharjah International Airport, SAIF Zone provides industrial, trading, and logistics setups. Entry packages start from AED 10,800 to AED 13,100, supporting up to 8 visa allocations with moderate corporate banking access. Facilities include 24/7 air cargo access, pre-built warehouses, and on-site customs clearance for trade and manufacturing SMEs.
From
AED 11,650
Year 1 (estimated)
Quick facts
SAIF Office (Flexi Desk) - No Visa
AED 13,100
— · Flexi Desk · 0 visas
Renews at AED 13,350
Estimated
SAIF Office (Flexi Desk) - 1 Visa
AED 18,670
— · Flexi Desk · 1 visa
Renews at AED 14,550
Estimated
SAIF Office (Flexi Desk) - 3 Visas
AED 29,810
— · Flexi Desk · 3 visas
Renews at AED 16,950
Estimated
SAIF Suite (Private Office) - 8 Visas
AED 75,510
— · Private Office · 8 visas
Renews at AED 22,950
Estimated
Advisory Estimate
AED 11,650
— · 0 visas
Renews at AED 8,500
Estimated
Features
Mainland trading
Dual licence allowed
Forensic analysis
Substance
Medium
Audit risk
Moderate
Forensic ease
4/10
The Industrial Anchor; Designated Zone for Forensic Inventory Management.
SAIF Zone is one of the UAE’s most established industrial hubs.
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How much does it cost to set up in SAIF?
The cheapest published package for Sharjah Airport International Free Zone is Advisory Estimate at AED 11,650 for Year 1, renewing at AED 8,500. Costs scale with visa count, office type, and licensed activities.
Is banking easy to set up with a SAIF licence?
Banking difficulty for SAIF is rated "Moderate". Known banking partners include Emirates NBD, Mashreq, RAKBANK, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), ADCB, Wio Bank.
Crypto-friendly
Shared ownership
Coworking available
Online portal
Audit required
Common pitfalls
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