Sharjah Free Zones Complete List 2026 — Every Free Zone in Sharjah
Sharjah has multiple free zones covering media, industrial, publishing, and broad business activities. Here is the complete 2026 list.
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Sharjah Free Zones — Full List
- SHAMS (Sharjah Media City): Media, content, consulting, e-commerce; most popular Sharjah free zone
- SPC (Sharjah Publishing City): Publishing, media, consulting; lowest cost option
- SAIF Zone (Sharjah Airport International Free Zone): Industrial, trading, logistics; near Sharjah Airport
- HFZA (Hamriyah Free Zone Authority): Industrial, manufacturing, maritime
- Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTIP): Technology, R&D, innovation
Sharjah Free Zone Comparison
| Free Zone | Best For | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| SHAMS | Media, consulting, e-commerce | AED 8,500-14,000 |
| SPC | Publishing, content, consulting | AED 5,750-10,000 |
| SAIF Zone | Industrial, trading, logistics | AED 10,000-20,000 |
| HFZA | Manufacturing, industrial | AED 12,000-25,000 |
Sharjah vs. Dubai Free Zones
- Lower cost: Sharjah free zones consistently cheaper than Dubai free zones
- Proximity: Sharjah adjacent to Dubai; 15-30 minutes from central Dubai
- Banking: Some UAE banks slightly prefer Dubai addresses; Sharjah still accepted by all major banks
- Activities: SHAMS and SPC have very broad activity lists; often comparable to Dubai options