Hamriyah Free Zone (HFZA) is Sharjah’s dedicated industrial free zone — adjacent to Hamriyah Port on the Arabian Gulf coast. Here is a complete guide to setting up a manufacturing or industrial business in HFZA.
Hamriyah Free Zone Overview
HFZA was established in 1995 and covers 26 km² of industrial land. With port access, rail connectivity, and proximity to Sharjah Airport, HFZA is one of the UAE’s most complete logistics and industrial ecosystems. Key industries: oil and gas equipment, steel fabrication, petrochemicals, shipbuilding and repair, food processing, construction materials, and building products manufacturing. HFZA is the natural free zone for heavy industry and large-scale manufacturing that cannot afford JAFZA costs.
HFZA Infrastructure
Hamriyah Port: a deep-water port capable of handling bulk cargo, liquid cargo, and heavy machinery. Multi-user warehouses: 500–50,000+ sqm. Factory units: ready-built units and green field industrial plots for bespoke construction. Utility connections: heavy-duty power supply (33kV), water supply, and sewerage for industrial operations.
HFZA Licence Types and Costs
Industrial Licence: Manufacturing, processing, production. Starting from AED 8,000/year. Factory or land lease additional. Trading Licence: Import/export via Hamriyah Port. Starting from AED 6,500/year. Service Licence: Industrial services, technical services. Starting from AED 6,000/year. HFZA is significantly cheaper than JAFZA for comparable industrial facilities — the trade-off is Sharjah address vs. Dubai (JAFZA) address.
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.