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 11,000 basic licence component; facility and other setup costs priced separately 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.