Trading
For businesses importing, exporting, selling, distributing or storing the products specified on the licence.
HFZA · Sharjah, UAE
Hamriyah Free Zone Business Setup & Company Formation
Set up your business in Hamriyah Free Zone with practical guidance on your licence, legal structure, facility requirements, application documents and the steps that follow incorporation.
Licence and activity selection
FZE, FZC and branch guidance
Office, warehouse and facility planning
Visa and post-formation support
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Choose your licence
Match your permitted activity to the appropriate HFZA licence route.
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Select your structure
Consider FZE, FZC or a branch/subsidiary based on ownership.
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Plan your facility
Determine whether your business needs office, warehouse or industrial space.
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Prepare for launch
Coordinate licensing with visas, government services and banking readiness.
Overview
What Is Hamriyah Free Zone?
Hamriyah Free Zone is a Sharjah-based business jurisdiction serving companies that need commercial, service, e-commerce or industrial licensing together with a choice of business facilities.
It can be relevant to entrepreneurs launching a new UAE entity as well as established companies opening a branch or subsidiary. The right setup depends on what the company will actually do, who will own it, how much physical space it needs and whether visas or other post-formation services are required.
First Elite Global helps you work through those decisions before the application is prepared, so the selected company structure and licence reflect the way you intend to operate rather than simply choosing a package in isolation.
Licence options
Business Licences Available Through HFZA
The correct licence depends on the activities the company intends to carry out. Activity eligibility and any additional approvals should be confirmed before filing.
General Trading
A broader trading route for businesses whose approved model requires trading across multiple product categories.
E-commerce
For approved activities involving the trading of goods or services through electronic networks.
Service Licence
For service and consultancy activities that are listed and approved within the company's licence.
Industrial Licence
For approved manufacturing, processing or assembly activities involving raw materials and finished products.
Not Sure Which Route Fits?
The activity comes first. We can review what you plan to sell or provide before matching it to the most appropriate licence category.
Company structure
Choose the Right Hamriyah Free Zone Legal Form
Ownership is one of the main factors that determines the appropriate legal structure.
Free Zone Establishment
A limited-liability establishment with one natural or juridical shareholder and its own legal and financial identity.
Free Zone Company
A limited-liability company used where the entity has more than one shareholder, with a separate legal and financial identity.
Branch or Subsidiary
An option for an existing local company or a company incorporated outside the UAE that wants an appropriate presence within HFZA.
Facilities
Office, Warehouse and Industrial Space
The facility should follow the operational needs of the business rather than being treated as an afterthought.
HFZA provides different facility routes, including offices, pre-built warehouses and industrial land. The appropriate choice will depend on factors such as the proposed activity, storage requirements, manufacturing needs and the physical footprint of the business.
- Office space for eligible commercial and service businesses.
- Warehouse facilities for appropriate storage, distribution and industrial uses.
- Industrial land for businesses whose approved operations require their own facility.
Business fit
Who Should Consider Hamriyah Free Zone?
Hamriyah's combination of commercial licensing and physical facilities makes it worth considering for several different operating models.
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Import, export and trading businesses
Companies whose model involves approved goods trading, distribution or storage.
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Manufacturing and industrial companies
Businesses that need suitable licensing together with warehouse or industrial facilities.
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Logistics and supply-chain businesses
Operators whose commercial model relies on freight, storage, distribution or related infrastructure.
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Service and consultancy companies
Eligible professional businesses looking for a Sharjah free-zone structure.
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E-commerce businesses
Companies conducting approved goods or service transactions through electronic channels.
Application documents
What Documents May Be Required?
The document set differs according to whether you are forming a new FZE/FZC or registering an existing company's branch or subsidiary.
For a New FZE or FZC
- Passport copy for the shareholder or shareholders.
- Passport copy for the proposed manager.
- Relevant UAE visa documentation where applicable.
- A sponsor no-objection document where required for the applicant's circumstances.
- Any additional information requested for the selected activity or facility.
For a Branch or Subsidiary
- Parent company's existing licence.
- Certificate of incorporation of the parent company.
- Memorandum and articles of association.
- Board resolution covering the proposed Hamriyah Free Zone entity.
- Relevant passport and visa copies for appointed directors, manager or authorised signatories.
Our process
How Hamriyah Free Zone Company Formation Works
We start with the business model rather than treating company formation as a one-size-fits-all licence application.
Business & Activity Review
We discuss what the company will do, its intended customers, shareholder structure, facility requirements and visa needs.
Licence & Structure Selection
We help match the intended activities to the relevant licence category and determine whether FZE, FZC or a branch route is more suitable.
Document Preparation
You receive a checklist appropriate to the proposed setup so the application can be prepared with the required shareholder, manager and corporate documents.
Application & Licensing
We support the company-registration process and coordinate the required formation steps while keeping you informed about outstanding actions.
Post-Formation Setup
Once the company is formed, First Elite Global can assist with relevant PRO, immigration and business-support requirements according to your needs.
Costs
How Much Does Hamriyah Free Zone Setup Cost?
There is no single sensible figure to quote without first knowing the licence, company structure and facility required.
Rather than presenting a headline price that may not apply to your business, First Elite Global can prepare a tailored proposal after the main setup variables are confirmed.
Licence category
Trading, service, e-commerce, industrial or another approved activity route.
Legal structure
FZE, FZC or a branch/subsidiary structure.
Facility
Office, warehouse or industrial-space requirements.
Shareholders
The ownership structure and whether shareholders are individuals or companies.
Visas
The residence and staffing requirements associated with the setup.
Additional approvals
Any requirements connected to regulated or specialist activities.
Choosing a jurisdiction
Is Hamriyah the Right Free Zone for Your Business?
The strongest choice is the jurisdiction that matches how your company will actually operate.
Hamriyah can be particularly relevant when your business requires trading, industrial or storage capability, but it should still be compared against other UAE free zones based on activity, physical-space requirements, visas, total setup costs and long-term operational needs.
FAQs
Hamriyah Free Zone Questions
Where is Hamriyah Free Zone located?
Hamriyah Free Zone is located in the Emirate of Sharjah, UAE, and is regulated by Hamriyah Free Zone Authority. It is not a Dubai free zone.
What types of licences are available in Hamriyah Free Zone?
HFZA currently provides licensing routes that include commercial trading, general trading, e-commerce, service and industrial activities. The activities included on your licence must match the business you intend to conduct.
What is the difference between an FZE and an FZC?
An FZE is a Free Zone Establishment with one natural or juridical shareholder. An FZC is a Free Zone Company with more than one shareholder. Both are separate limited-liability legal entities under the applicable HFZA structure.
Can an existing foreign company open in Hamriyah Free Zone?
HFZA provides a branch or subsidiary route for an existing local company or a company incorporated outside the UAE, subject to the authority's application and documentation requirements.
Does Hamriyah Free Zone offer warehouses?
Yes. HFZA provides facility options that include offices, pre-built warehouses and industrial land. The appropriate facility depends on the company's approved activity and operational requirements.
How much does Hamriyah Free Zone company formation cost?
The total depends on factors such as the licence category, legal structure, facility, shareholder profile, visa requirements and any activity-specific approvals. A tailored quotation is more useful than assuming one fixed package applies to every company.
Can First Elite Global help after the trade licence is issued?
First Elite Global provides UAE company-registration and PRO support and can assist with relevant post-formation requirements such as immigration, establishment and related business-support steps according to your case.
Start your setup
Plan Your Hamriyah Free Zone Company Before You Apply
Tell us your proposed activity, shareholders, facility requirements and visa needs. First Elite Global can help you map the appropriate setup route and the next steps required to move forward.
