Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA) — Complete Review 2026
Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA) in Sharjah is one of the UAE’s largest free zones with significant industrial and manufacturing capacity. Here is the complete 2026 review.
HFZA Overview
- Location: Hamriyah, northern Sharjah (close to border with RAK and Ajman)
- Established: 1995
- Regulator: Hamriyah Free Zone Authority
- Port: Hamriyah Port adjacent; container and general cargo handling
HFZA Focus Sectors
- Oil and gas services and equipment
- Marine engineering and boatbuilding
- Manufacturing (steel, aluminium, plastics)
- Chemical storage and petrochemicals
- Food and beverage manufacturing
- Trading and logistics
HFZA Business Types and Costs 2026
- Flexi desk / office: AED 7,000-12,000/year
- Executive suites: AED 15,000-30,000/year
- Warehouse: From AED 25,000/year for small units
- Industrial land: Long-term lease; competitive rates
HFZA Advantages
- Port access: Hamriyah Port; efficient for imports/exports
- Industrial space: Large warehouses and factories; rare in UAE
- Cost: Generally cheaper than Dubai equivalents
- Oil and gas: HFZA is one of the leading UAE locations for oil field services companies
HFZA vs JAFZA for Industrial Companies
- HFZA advantage: Lower cost; Hamriyah Port; strong oil and gas ecosystem
- JAFZA advantage: Dubai address; Port Jebel Ali (larger); more bank relationships
Pricing Evidence & Source Notes
Use this profile as a planning guide, not a final invoice. Confirm the current package, activity wording, visas, office or flexi-desk requirement and renewal amount before payment.
| Free Zone | Package | Year 1 Cost | Renewal Cost | 3-Year Total | Visa Option | Office / Flexi Requirement | Year 1 Confidence | Source Type | Conflict Status | Last Reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamriyah Free Zone | Basic licence public component | AED 15,000-25,000 (licence from AED 8,000-15,000 + 1 visa AED 4,500 all-in; HFZA does not publish a single public price table) Confidence: High-confidence public consensus |
Quote-based renewal Confidence: Needs confirmation |
Quote-based 3-year total Confidence: Needs confirmation |
Depends on facility | Warehouse, land, office or industrial facility | High-confidence public consensus | Public consultant sources; official FAQ may block automated fetches | Current package / renewal confirmation required | June 2026 |
| What is included | Public consultant sources consistently list an AED 11,000 starting licence component; final facility and authority quote must be confirmed. |
|---|---|
| What is not included | Facility, visas, utility costs, deposits and industrial approvals unless quoted. |
| Hidden-cost risk | Industrial approvals and facility needs can alter totals. |
| Banking difficulty | Medium |
| Best fit | Industrial, manufacturing, trading and warehouse-led companies in Sharjah. |
Source evidence: Review source | Methodology | Corrections.
Prices can change based on free zone authority updates, activity selection, visa count, office or flexi-desk requirement, shareholder structure, establishment card, immigration file, medical test, Emirates ID, insurance, banking support and consultant service fees. Last reviewed June 2026. Always request a current quote before payment. View methodology or compare all rows in the UAE Free Zone Cost Index.