SAIF zone company formation
Beside Sharjah Airport.
Space for Trade and Industry.
Set Up With an Accredited Partner.
SAIF Zone (Sharjah Airport International Free Zone) suits trading, logistics and light industrial companies that benefit from airport access and warehouse options.
Licence packages from AED 11,000
* Indicative starting price for a licence package. Visas, workspace, renewals and government fees vary, and we show government fees at cost. Your written recommendation gives an all-in figure.
Why SAIF zone
An airport-linked free zone
in Sharjah.
SAIF Zone (Sharjah Airport International Free Zone) suits trading, logistics and light industrial companies that benefit from airport access and warehouse options. Packages range by activity, visas and workspace, and we match them to your plan.
Get Your Setup Plan →Trade.
Store.
Fly.
Grow.
Who SAIF zone suits
SAIF Zone is often the right fit for.
If SAIF Zone isn't the right fit, we'll say so and recommend another zone.
Traders
Import and export
Light Industry
Assembly and production
Logistics Firms
Air and road freight
Regional Offices
Sharjah-based operations
Your SAIF zone setup
From your SAIF Zone licence
to an operating company.
- 01
UAE Business Launch
For founders establishing a SAIF Zone company.
- Activity selection
- Name reservation
- SAIF Zone licence and incorporation
- Establishment card
- Investor visa
- Bank account preparation
- 02
UAE Business Plus
For owners who want ongoing support after establishment.
- Everything in Launch
- Family and employee visas
- Accounting and tax coordination
- Renewals and amendments
- Workspace upgrades
- 03
Trading & Warehousing
For businesses moving physical goods.
- Trading licence review
- Warehouse options
- Customs considerations
- Labour and visa planning
- Banking coordination
Licence & structure
Which SAIF Zone licence?It depends on your activities.
SAIF Zone issues trading, service and industrial licences, with office and warehouse options near the airport. Visa allocation depends on your package and workspace. We confirm the right combination before you apply.
Check Your Activities →- Licence Type
- Approvals
- Shareholders
- Visa Allocation
- Workspace
- Renewal Cost
- Tax Position
- Banking Fit
How SAIF zone compares
SAIF Zone alongside two alternatives.
| SAIF Zone (this zone) | Ajman Free Zone | RAKEZ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Sharjah | Ajman | Ras Al Khaimah |
| Known for | Airport-linked Sharjah zone for trading and light industry | Cost-conscious zone for trading and light industry | Commercial and industrial zone with warehouses and land |
| Typical fit | Trading, logistics & industrial | Trading, logistics & industrial | Logistics & industrial, trading, consulting & services |
| Workspace options | Offices · Warehouse / industrial | Flexi-desk · Warehouse / industrial | Flexi-desk · Warehouse / industrial |
We're accredited across all UAE free zones, so the comparison is about fit, not commission.
One relationship
Your SAIF Zone licence
is the start of the journey.
Visas, banking, tax registration and renewals follow. CTG manages each step with one team.
The CTG approach
A structured path into SAIF Zone.
Step 1: Understand
Your activities, customers, visas and workspace needs.
Step 2: Advise
SAIF Zone confirmed as the right fit, or an alternative recommended.
Step 3: Establish
Name, activities, approvals and SAIF Zone licence.
Step 4: Activate
Establishment card, visas, bank file and tax registration.
Step 5: Support
Renewals, changes and compliance as you grow.
Common questions
SAIF Zone setup,
answered.
How much does a SAIF Zone company cost?
Licence packages start from AED 11,000. Your total depends on activity, visas, workspace and renewal rates, and government fees are charged at cost. Your written recommendation gives an all-in figure.
What is SAIF Zone?
SAIF Zone is the Sharjah Airport International Free Zone.
Can I set up a SAIF Zone company from abroad?
Incorporation can often start remotely. You'll need to be in the UAE for visa medicals and biometrics, and banks may ask to meet you.
Do I need a physical office?
It depends on your activity and visa needs. We match the workspace to your plans.
How many visas can a SAIF Zone company get?
It depends on your package and workspace. Your written recommendation sets out the allocation.
Does a SAIF Zone company pay corporate tax?
It's within the UAE corporate tax system. Qualifying income can be taxed at 0% if the Qualifying Free Zone Person conditions are met, and other income at 9%.
SAIF zone insights
Make informed decisions before you establish.
Begin your UAE strategy
Is SAIF Zone right for your business?
Answer six questions and we'll confirm whether SAIF Zone fits, or which zone does.
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