Location · Sharjah
Business Setup in Sharjah
Low-cost, well-connected and minutes from Dubai.
Sharjah offers some of the UAE's most affordable free zones — SHAMS, SPC, SAIF and Hamriyah — with fast setup and easy access to Dubai. It's a favourite for startups, freelancers, traders and industry on a budget.
Indicative from ~AED 5,750 — among the lowest entry points in the UAE.
What's involved
Lowest-cost zones
SHAMS and SPC are among the cheapest UAE licences, with fast remote setup.
Industry & ports
SAIF Zone and Hamriyah add airport and deep-water port access for trade and manufacturing.
Near Dubai
Operate at Sharjah cost with quick access to the Dubai market.
Freelancer-friendly
Great low-cost freelance and startup packages.
Recommended free zones
SHAMS
Sharjah · from AED 5,750/yr*
SPC
Sharjah · from AED 5,000/yr*
SAIF Zone
Sharjah · from AED 10,800/yr*
HFZA
Sharjah · from AED 11,000/yr*
Frequently asked
01Is Sharjah cheaper than Dubai for business setup?＋
Generally yes. Sharjah's SHAMS and SPC free zones are among the cheapest UAE licences, while still offering fast setup and easy access to the Dubai market.
02Can a Sharjah company work with Dubai clients?＋
Yes — like any free zone company, it can serve clients across the UAE for many services and export freely; selling goods to the mainland uses a distributor or branch.
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