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