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.
good for freelancers
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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