Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF-Zone) and the Airport have been instrumental in helping Sharjah's economy scale new peaks. SAIF-Zone is the fastest growing airport Free Zone in the region, while the international airport has gained an enviable reputation as a leading cargo hub.
Speed, reliability and cost-effectiveness have been the cornerstones of Sharjah's industrial policy. A stable government, proactive policies, solid industrial base and an attractive incentives package have drawn a very high proportion of foreign investments into Sharjah in recent years. Dedicated to quality and excellence, SAIF-Zone is the symbol of efficient operations- the better alternative for business ventures in the UAE and beyond.
Easily accessible to seaports on the Gulf of Oman (Port Khor Fakkan) and the Arabian Gulf (Port Khalid), SAIF-Zone is built adjacent to the Sharjah International Airport.
With features as unique as these, it is little wonder that SAIF-Zone has registered phenomenal growth since its inception in 1995. With over1090 companies operating out of it. With the distinction of being the world's first ISO 9001 certified Airport Free Zone, SAIF-Zone has a highly developed infrastructure, providing state of the art services. It is ideally located in the vicinity of Sharjah City, adjacent to Sharjah International Airport.
Its close proximity to major UAE Airports and Seaports on the East Coast (Arabian Gulf) and 120 kms to the West Coast (Indian Ocean) of the UAE is a vital strategic advantage especially for export, import and industrial establishments.
Located adjacent to the best Airport in cargo operations in the Middle East and North Africa, it is also the Middle East cargo hub for Lufthansa and the Airport International Counsel (ACI) ranks it to be one of the best ranked (ranked 29th) airports in the world in cargo operations.

Facilities offered	Office units		Warehouse / light industrial units			Port of land
	Executive office unit	Executive office suite	Total are	Warehouse area	Office area	Minimum 2500 m2
Rent per annum	US$ 345 (AED 1266/ m2	US$ 409 (AED 1500/ m2	US$ 13,090 / 20,453/27,270 / 38,178 ((AED 48,000/75,000/100,000/140,000)			US$ 2.73 – 5.45 (AED 10-20 per sq. mtr
Lease period	One year, annually renewable (option for 25 years)		One year, annually renewable (option for 25 years)			Upto 25 years renewable for similar period
Possible legal entities	Branch of foreign company Including offshore company		Brach of UAE company		Free zone Establishment	Free one company FZC
Capital cash physical	None		None		US$ 40,905 (AED 150,000)	US$ 40,905 (AED 150,000)
No of shareholders	-		-		One	Minimum2 Maximum 5
Formation fee	None		None		US$ 2,727 (AED 10,000)	US$ 2,727 (AED 10,000)
Types of license issued	Commercial Max limits is 3 similar items		General trading	Service		Industrial
License fee	US$ 955 (AED 3,500)		US$ 3,681 (AED 13,500)		US$ 955 (AED 3,500)	US$ 955 (AED 3,500)
Business segments	Import, export, manufacturing, processing, assembling, packaging, distribution, consolidation, storage, international business consultancy and different kind of services unless otherwise restricted by federal or local authorities.
Port facilities	Sharjah Airport, Port Khalid, Khorfakkan Port
Visas	4 nos, for pre built office, additional visas depends on the size of the office space leased. However, no restriction for industrial / assembly units operating in pre built warehouse and leased land as required by the activities.
formation period	Trade License will be ready within 24 hours subject to completion of legal formalities and registration documentations.
Other info	Other real estate facilities available in SAIF – zone are: Temporary storage area, bunker and container parking area. Executive office unit / suites are leased with furniture.