Sharjah Airport International Free Zone
SAIF Zone company setup.

Indicative setup in SAIF Zone starts from around AED 9,000. Your final cost depends on the number of residence visas (roughly AED 3,500–5,500 each), whether you need a physical office, and your specific business activity. Free zones also run regular promotions, which we pass on — so your quote is often lower than the starting figure.

Licensing in SAIF Zone typically takes 1–2 weeks. Adding residence visas and opening a corporate bank account can take a little longer.

Yes — the SAIF Zone licence can usually be arranged remotely. If you take a UAE residence visa, a short visit is normally needed for medical testing and Emirates ID biometrics.

Yes. SAIF Zone is a designated zone, which can offer VAT advantages on the movement of goods. We’ll confirm exactly how this applies to your activity.

Yes. A SAIF Zone licence makes you eligible to apply for a UAE corporate bank account. Approval depends on your activity, documents and profile — we point you to the banks that tend to open most smoothly for SAIF Zone companies.