Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA) is one of the UAE's largest industrial free zones, established by the Government of Sharjah in 1995 around a 14-metre deep-water port. It's home to around 6,500 businesses across oil and gas, manufacturing, maritime and steel, and is built for founders who need heavy infrastructure, large industrial plots and port access rather than a prestige Dubai address.
Deep-Water Port Access: A 14-metre deep-water port and inner harbour sit directly alongside the zone's industrial plots and warehouses.
Licence & Activity Range: Industrial, commercial, general trading, e-commerce and service licences cover manufacturing, trading and consultancy activities.
100% Foreign Ownership: Full ownership with unrestricted repatriation of profits and capital.
Competitively Priced Industrial Land: Over 24 square kilometres of industrial land, with leases available for up to 25 years, renewable for a further 25.
0% Corporate Tax on Qualifying Income: HFZA entities can qualify for 0% corporate tax under the UAE's Qualifying Free Zone Person regime.
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Find answers to common questions about this service.
No. HFZA registration can typically be completed remotely for standard commercial and service licences. Industrial and land-based setups usually involve a site visit before the lease is finalised.
You'll need shareholder passport (and Emirates ID, where applicable) copies, proposed trade names, a description of your activity and, for industrial or land-based projects, a business or project plan.
HFZA licenses industrial activities (manufacturing, processing, assembly), commercial and general trading, e-commerce, and service or consultancy activities, with dedicated zones for oil and gas, food processing, and maritime industries.
It depends on your activity. Service and commercial licences can operate from a flexi-desk, while industrial and land-based businesses require a warehouse, factory unit or leased plot matched to their operation.