Sharjah International Airport Free Zone (SAIF Zone) — Complete Business Guide 2026
SAIF Zone (Sharjah Airport International Free Zone) is Sharjah’s premier free zone, located adjacent to Sharjah International Airport. Here is the complete 2026 guide.
In this guide:
SAIF Zone Overview
- Location: Adjacent to Sharjah International Airport
- Established: 1995
- Regulator: Sharjah Airport International Free Zone Authority
- Also a UAE Designated Zone: Customs duty suspended on goods in zone
SAIF Zone Business Types
- Free Zone Establishment (FZE): Single shareholder
- Free Zone Company (FZCO): 2-50 shareholders
- Branch office: Branch of foreign or UAE company
SAIF Zone Cost 2026
- Licence: AED 8,000-12,000/year for standard activities
- Executive office (virtual): AED 8,000-12,000/year
- Physical office: AED 15,000-40,000/year depending on size
- Warehouse: Available from AED 20,000/year
SAIF Zone Best For
- Trading companies: Import, export, re-export
- Manufacturing: Light industrial units available
- Logistics: Adjacent to Sharjah Airport cargo terminal
- SMEs: More affordable than Dubai free zones
SAIF Zone vs Dubai Free Zones
- Cost: SAIF Zone typically 30-50% cheaper than equivalent Dubai free zones
- Location: Sharjah location is close to Dubai (30-45 min); suitable if Sharjah address acceptable
- Prestige: Less prestigious than Dubai addresses for some international clients