*A selection of some of the most popular freezones in the Northen Emirates
The Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF-ZONE) was set up in 1995 and is the premier business destination of the UAE. Covering a wide cross section of industry, companies include some of the biggest names in the field of IT services, media, consumer durables, light to medium manufacturing and a host of other companies. (website)
Minimum AED 150,000.00, no requirement to pay up the capital (although recommended within 1-2 years)
Required
04 – 06 weeks
Located in the heart of Ras Al Khaimah, offering a cost-effective economic zone with customizable packages and services as well as state-of-the-art facilities. Formerly RAKEZ and RAKIA. (website)
Minimum AED 100,000.00, no requirement to pay up the capital (although recommended within 1-2 years)
Not required
01 – 02 weeks
Located next to Umm Al Quwain port, respectively, the free zone hosts various trading, industrial and service companies and offer fast and low-cost service. (website)
Minimum AED 300,000.00, no requirement to pay up the capital (although recommended within 1-2 years)
Required
01 – 02 weeks
Fujairah Free Zone is adjacent to the Port of Fujairah. The free zone offers a unique Connectivity – logistic link to the world; by air through Fujairah International Airport, by sea through Fujairah Sea Port, and by road to Middle East & beyond. Investors benefit by way of faster transaction, accruing due to shorter delivery times.
Minimum AED 150,000.00, no requirement to pay up the capital (although recommended within 1-2 years)
Not required
01 – 02 weeks
Hamriyah Free Zone Authority was established by an Emiri decree issued in November 12, 1995. It is located in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The free zone is a fast becoming one of the cornerstones of the United Arab Emirates industrial development.
Minimum AED 150,000.00, no requirement to pay up the capital (although recommended within 1-2 years)
Required
01 – 02 weeks
Sharjah Media City (Shams), is located in the emirate of Sharjah, the cultural capital of the UAE. SHAMS sets the benchmark for service and support to those wishing to set up and launch their business with specialized facilities for the creative and media industries.
No minimum capital requirement and not required to pay up. Minimum AED 50,000.00 recommended
Not required
1 week
1-6 visas per Flexi Desk
Creative City sets up professional environment for individuals and businesses working in a broad spectrum of business fields including media, events, consulting, education, communication and marketing, music and entertainment, design and technology complementing existing media clusters in the region and further facilitating creativity in all fields.
No minimum capital requirement and not required to pay up. Minimum AED 50,000.00 recommended
Not required
1 week