Hamriyah Free Zone (HFZA) in Sharjah is one of the UAE’s premier industrial and manufacturing free zones, built around the Port of Hamriyah on the Arabian Gulf. Here is a complete guide for manufacturing and industrial businesses.
HFZA Overview
HFZA is managed by the Sharjah Government and is located in Hamriyah, between Sharjah city and Ajman. Key statistics: 6,500+ companies, 30,000+ employees, 2,200 warehouses and industrial plots. Port of Hamriyah: a deep-water port with quayside access, crane facilities, and regular sailings to India, Pakistan, East Africa, and the GCC. HFZA is the preferred UAE free zone for: heavy manufacturing (steel fabrication, petrochemicals, plastics), ship repair and marine services, oil field equipment and services, building materials manufacturing, and general industrial production.
HFZA vs. JAFZA for Manufacturing
HFZA advantages over JAFZA: lower land and warehouse lease rates (HFZA: AED 20–40/sqft/year vs. JAFZA: AED 40–60/sqft/year), more flexible industrial zoning (HFZA accommodates hazardous and heavy industrial operations more easily), and Port of Hamriyah access at lower handling costs than Jebel Ali. JAFZA advantages over HFZA: larger port infrastructure (better for high-volume container trade), stronger brand recognition internationally, and better UAE banking relationships.
HFZA Costs 2025
Annual licence fee: AED 6,000–15,000 (trading and professional). Industrial land lease: AED 15–35/sqft/year. Warehouse units: AED 20–40/sqft/year. Available plot sizes: from 500 sqft (small warehouses) to 100,000+ sqft (heavy industrial land plots). HFZA bank account: good — Sharjah Islamic Bank, ADIB, and Mashreq have established relationships with HFZA manufacturing companies.
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. |
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| 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.