Not only a comparison site: we help shortlist suitable UAE free zones and request a suitable current market quote for your activity, visa count and budget - with no service charge from UAE Freezone Compare.Request a free quote
Compare SRTIP Free Zone setup cost, visa options, activities, renewal fees, banking difficulty, hidden costs and best alternatives in UAE.
Starting Cost
From AED 5,500 official Year 1 package
Price Confidence
Verified official price
Source Type
Official authority package page
Last Reviewed
July 2026
Emirate
Sharjah
Best For
Research, Innovation & Deep Technology
Visa Options
Published 0-, 1- and 2-visa package examples; other quotas require confirmation
Setup Time
Quote-based after documents, activity review and authority approval
Key Activities
Research & Development, Technology Innovation, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science and more
Final pricing may vary by activity, visa count, office requirement, shareholder structure and authority updates. See our pricing methodology.
About This Page
Written by: UAE Freezone Compare Editorial Team |
Last reviewed: July 2026 |
Data sources:Pricing Methodology
Pricing uses available authority material, public package data and internally reviewed evidence; quote-based rows require current confirmation.
Referral relationships may support quote fulfilment, but they do not control editorial rankings. Read our partner disclosure.
SharjahResearch, Innovation & Deep TechnologyFrom AED 5,500 official Year 1 package
0 visas at AED 5,500; 1 visa at AED 13,990; 2 visas at AED 17,795
Best for
Sharjah innovation, R&D, technology, startup, logistics, renewable-energy, smart-manufacturing, research-linked and university-adjacent companies that can benefit from SRTIP facilities and partner support.
Banking access
Medium - easier to assess when the activity, R&D or innovation rationale, contracts, invoices, website, shareholder documents and expected transaction flow are clear
Setup time
Quote-based after documents, activity review and authority approval
Office requirement
Registered business address is listed for the zero-visa package; workspace options depend on package
Sharjah innovation, R&D, technology, startup, logistics, renewable-energy, smart-manufacturing, research-linked and university-adjacent companies that can benefit from SRTIP facilities and partner support.
The Published zero-, one- and two-visa packages configuration matches your activity, visa and facility requirements.
You have compared the current renewal evidence, banking readiness and excluded costs before committing.
Avoid SRTIP Free Zone if:
Avoid choosing SRTIP only as a low-cost Sharjah licence before comparing the full package, visa, facility, banking, renewal, amendment, compliance and activity-approval requirements.
You need bank account approval without document, activity and compliance review.
You need mainland trading without checking distributor or mainland-license requirements.
This is a planning figure, not a guaranteed final government or authority fee. Request the current breakdown before choosing a package. UAE Freezone Compare does not charge you a service fee for quote support.
Free quote support: UAE Freezone Compare is not only a comparison site. We help shortlist suitable UAE free zones and request the best available market quote for your activity, visa count and budget - with no service charge from us.
Applies only to the named package and configuration. Confirm the exact activity before payment.
Verified official price
Official authority package page
Renewal
Quote-based renewal - confirm current package
Package dependent
Do not assume a promotional Year 1 amount repeats unless the cited source supports the same renewal.
Needs confirmation
Current authority or partner quote required
3-year planning total
Quote-based 3-year total - depends on confirmed renewal
Package dependent
Shown only where renewal evidence supports the calculation; otherwise a current renewal quote is required.
Needs confirmation
Depends on confirmed renewal evidence
Office / flexi desk
Registered business address is listed for the zero-visa package; workspace options depend on package
Package dependent
Facility allocation can affect visa eligibility, substance and renewal cost.
Verified official price
Official authority package page
Visa option
0 visas at AED 5,500; 1 visa at AED 13,990; 2 visas at AED 17,795
Package dependent
Medical, Emirates ID, insurance, establishment card and status change may be separate.
Verified official price
Official authority package page
Registration / establishment card
See current package inclusions; confirm the itemised invoice
Package dependent
No universal amount is assumed. Confirm authority, immigration and registration components in writing.
Needs confirmation unless listed by the source
Official authority package page
What Is Included
The official package page lists the published licence/package amounts, up to five activities and a registered business address on the zero-visa option.
What Is Not Included
Renewal, insurance, optional workspace, extra visas, medical, Emirates ID, regulated approvals and advisory costs unless included in the selected package.
Banking Difficulty
Medium - easier to assess when the activity, R&D or innovation rationale, contracts, invoices, website, shareholder documents and expected transaction flow are clear Banks usually review the business activity, shareholder profile, contracts, invoices, website, source of funds and expected transaction flow.
Visa Options
0 visas at AED 5,500; 1 visa at AED 13,990; 2 visas at AED 17,795 Confirm whether allocation means eligibility or an issued visa, then budget establishment card, medical, Emirates ID, status change and insurance separately unless included.
Hidden Costs
The amounts apply to the named published packages, not every SRTIP activity or facility configuration. Renewal remains subject to current authority confirmation.
Setup Timeline
License processing and visa steps depend on the selected package, activity approval, document readiness, facility route, immigration checks and the relevant authority or bank review. Confirm current timing before relying on any setup plan.
Documents Required
Passport copy and contact details
Shareholder and manager information
Business activity description
Proof of address, CV or business plan if requested
No. Figures are indicative and may change based on business activity, visa count, office requirement, shareholder structure, authority approval, and free zone updates. Request the current verified quote before committing.
Can SRTIP Free Zone support my activity?
Activity eligibility depends on the authority activity list and approval process. Check the exact activity name before paying setup fees.
Will a bank account be easy?
Banking depends on activity risk, documents, shareholder profile, contracts, invoices and expected transactions. No free zone can guarantee approval.
Free quote support: UAE Freezone Compare is not only a comparison site. We help shortlist suitable UAE free zones and request the best available market quote for your activity, visa count and budget - with no service charge from us.
Our free zone guides are prepared by the UAE Freezone Compare Editorial Team and reviewed using public authority information, official package pages, available fee schedules, partner quotations, and manual research. Prices may change depending on activity, visa count, office requirement, shareholder structure, and authority approval. Reviewed by UAE Business Setup Research Team. Last reviewed: July 2026. Price confidence: Verified official price. Source type: Official authority package page. View our pricing and ranking methodology or report outdated information.
Trademark and Logo Disclaimer: All free zone names, logos, brand marks, and trademarks displayed on this page are the property of their respective owners (the named free zone authorities) and are used here for identification and editorial comparison purposes only under fair use. UAE Freezone Compare is an independent comparison platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected to SRTIP Free Zone or its parent authority. Where an official logo is unavailable, an initials-based visual mark may be shown for identification. If you are the rights holder and wish to request the use, removal, or replacement of any logo, please contact us and we will respond promptly.
Official source checks
This profile keeps cost, visa, banking and timing guidance cautious because SRTIP setup terms can change by activity, package, office or facility route, regulatory review and current authority quote.
Use these links to verify package scope before payment. UFZC remains independent and is not an authority, bank, law firm, tax adviser or immigration adviser.
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.
Quote-based renewal - confirm current package Confidence: Needs confirmation
Quote-based 3-year total - depends on confirmed renewal Confidence: Needs confirmation
0 visas at AED 5,500; 1 visa at AED 13,990; 2 visas at AED 17,795
Registered business address is listed for the zero-visa package; workspace options depend on package
Verified official price
Official authority package page
Current package / renewal confirmation required
July 2026
What is included
The official package page lists the published licence/package amounts, up to five activities and a registered business address on the zero-visa option.
What is not included
Renewal, insurance, optional workspace, extra visas, medical, Emirates ID, regulated approvals and advisory costs unless included in the selected package.
Hidden-cost risk
The amounts apply to the named published packages, not every SRTIP activity or facility configuration. Renewal remains subject to current authority confirmation.
Banking difficulty
Medium
Best fit
Research, technology, innovation, industrial and knowledge-led businesses.
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. Always request a current quote before payment. View methodology or compare all rows in the UAE Free Zone Cost Index.
UAE Freezone Compare is not only a comparison site. We shortlist suitable UAE free zones and help you request the best available market quote for your activity, visa count and budget. No service charge from us.
