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Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone)

Introduction
The Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone), located next to the Sharjah International Airport in the UAE, is one of the UAE’s oldest free zones and has an ideal strategic location. The SAIF Zone is designed to be cost-effective and provide businesses with a conducive environment to operate, be it trading, manufacturing, logistics, or services. The SAIF Zone provides quick and easy access to office space, warehouses, and/or industrial land and provides support for any business, including SMEs, that requires orderly establishment in the local and global marketplace.
Highlights & benefits

Location Strategy

Close to major highways and a major seaport; adjacent to a major airport (Sharjah International Airport).

Cost Effectiveness

Affordable business license packages for new or growing businesses.

Facility Flexibility

Offices, warehouses or industrial land are available to meet all business needs.

Foreign Ownership

There is no limit on the amount of foreign ownership of a business and all capital and profits can be taken out of the UAE.

Fast Registration

The registration process for setting up a business is simple and has streamlined documentation and approvals.

Process Flow

1

Initial Approval

Preliminary approval from SAIF Zone for the incorporation application, including the selected business activity (legal structure).

2

Name Reservation (Company & Trade Name)

Approval of company name as per the regulations of SAIF Zone.

3

Generation of Trade License

Submission of required documents and payment of fees for trade license issuance.

4

Establishment Card/Immigration

Opening a company immigration file and creating an establishment card for the business in question.

5

Visa Processing

Investor and employee visa processing will include issuing an entry permit, completing a medical test, and applying for the Emirates ID.

6

Bank Account

Assistance in setting up a corporate bank account, coordinating with UAE banks, and submitting all necessary compliance documents.

Other Services

Dubai

AbuDhabi

Sharjah

Ras Al Khaimah

Ajman

Fujairah

Umm Al Quwain