SRTIP (Sharjah Research, Technology & Innovation Park) — Quick Facts 2026
| Starting Cost | From AED 5,500 official package; total to be confirmed |
| 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 | Up to 5 |
| Setup Time | Activity and research approval dependent |
| 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.
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Written by: UAE Freezone Compare Editorial Team | Last reviewed: September 2026 | Data sources: Pricing Methodology
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SRTIP (Sharjah Research, Technology & Innovation Park) may be relevant when the best-fit profile is: R&D companies, technology innovators, academic spinouts, and startups seeking a Sharjah innovation ecosystem with university partnerships. Starting cost is shown as From AED 5,500 official package; total to be confirmed with price status: Needs confirmation. Visa options: Up to 5. Office requirement: Office or flexi-desk requirements depend on package type, activity and visa allocation. Verify the current requirement before choosing a package. Final activity wording, renewal exposure, government fees, banking readiness and any visa or office add-ons should be confirmed before payment.
Quick verdict: Shortlist SRTIP (Sharjah Research, Technology & Innovation Park) only after the named package, renewal, visa, office and banking checks match your activity, shareholder profile and budget. Request a current written quote before payment because authority packages, government fees and add-ons can change.
| Emirate | Sharjah |
|---|---|
| Starting cost | From AED 5,500 official package; total to be confirmed |
| Price status | Needs confirmation |
| Visa options | Up to 5 |
| Best for | R&D companies, technology innovators, academic spinouts, and startups seeking a Sharjah innovation ecosystem with university partnerships. |
| Banking access | Medium - depends on activity, documents and bank profile |
| Setup time | Activity and research approval dependent |
| Office requirement | Office or flexi-desk requirements depend on package type, activity and visa allocation. Verify the current requirement before choosing a package. |
| Last reviewed | August 2026 |
| Content reviewed | July 2026 |
| Price evidence reviewed | August 2026 |
| CTA | Request current verified quote |
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Starting price
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| Cost item | Estimated amount | Included? | Notes | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| License fee | From AED 5,500 official package; total to be confirmed | Package dependent | Confirm activity and package scope before payment. | Needs confirmation |
| Registration fee | Indicative or bundled | Varies | May be bundled into year-one setup offers. | Quote-based |
| Establishment card | Indicative | Often separate | Required for most visa processing routes. | Quote-based |
| Flexi desk / office | Package dependent | Varies | Office allocation can affect visa options and renewals. | Needs confirmation |
| Investor or employee visa | Current quote required | Usually separate | Medical, Emirates ID, insurance and status change may apply. Confirm the current visa route and authority/government components before payment. | Quote-based |
| Renewal fee | Current renewal quote required | No | Do not assume renewal equals the first-year license fee unless the authority or supporting evidence confirms it. | Quote-based |
Medium - depends on activity, documents and bank profile. Banks usually review the business activity, shareholder profile, contracts, invoices, website, source of funds and expected transaction flow.
Investor and employee visa availability depends on the license package, office allocation and free zone quota. Calculate medical, Emirates ID, status change and insurance costs before comparing zones.
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.
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| Is the listed price final? | 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. |
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| Can SRTIP (Sharjah Research, Technology & Innovation Park) 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. |
Quick answer: SRTIP reviews should separate the authority's published package examples from the final usable company setup cost. SRTIP visa cost planning should also separate visa quota from an issued residence visa, because establishment or immigration file, medical, Emirates ID, insurance, status change, office or flexi-desk requirement and renewal can change the final quote.
| Review point | Useful SRTIP signal | What to confirm before payment |
|---|---|---|
| Zero-visa package | Official package evidence includes an AED 5,500 zero-visa starting tier. | Activity wording, registered-address or flexi terms, renewal and any optional workspace or support costs. |
| One- or two-visa package | Official package evidence includes one- and two-visa package examples. | Whether the price covers only quota or also applicant-specific visa processing, medical, Emirates ID, insurance and status-change costs. |
| Office requirement | SRTIP can suit Sharjah technology, research, innovation and selected startup profiles. | Whether your activity, visa allocation or facility need requires flexi-desk, office, lab, warehouse or other premises. |
| Banking | Technology and innovation profiles can be bankable when documents are clear. | Bank approval is never guaranteed; prepare contracts, website, invoices, source-of-funds and activity explanation. |
Use this as a review checklist, not a guarantee of final authority approval, visa issuance or bank-account opening. Request a current written quote for the exact activity, visa count, office requirement and renewal route.
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All prices are indicative. Confirm current pricing with the free zone authority before making decisions. Not financial or legal advice.
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 |
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| SRTIP | Published zero-, one- and two-visa packages | AED 5,500 zero-visa; AED 13,990 one-visa; AED 17,795 two-visa Confidence: Verified official price |
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. |
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| 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. |
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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 July 2026. Always request a current quote before payment. View methodology or compare all rows in the UAE Free Zone Cost Index.
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