Hamriyah Free Zone (HFZ)
Industrial, manufacturing, oil & gas — Sharjah, UAE
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Overview
Hamriyah Free Zone (HFZ) in Sharjah provides industrial, manufacturing, and oil & gas licensing with deep-water port access. Its 22 sq km area accommodates heavy industry, petrochemicals, steel manufacturing, and large-scale warehousing. HFZ is one of the UAE's most important industrial free zones.
Hamriyah and Dubai Media City: request comparable written quotes
Authority pages reviewed 29 October 2026. No complete current public price for these two setups was established in this review. Any historical catalogue amount is separate from a confirmed quote for your activity and team.
| Quote item | Hamriyah Free Zone | Dubai Media City |
|---|---|---|
| Activity and approvals | Ask HFZA to confirm the precise activity wording and any industrial, trading, premises or third-party requirements for your proposal. | Ask DMC to confirm the precise media or service activity and its current approval requirements. |
| Workspace | Specify the proposed office, warehouse or industrial premises, its size and lease period. | Specify the proposed workspace, its size, lease period and permitted use. |
| Initial charges | Request separate licence, registration, lease, deposits, establishment/immigration and visa-issuance items, with taxes and third-party charges identified. | |
| Team and renewal | State the number of people and visas needed. Request the quota, each issuance charge, the next renewal total and cancellation terms. | |
Keep the activity, headcount, visa needs and quote period the same in both requests. A licence reference alone does not establish total first-year cost. No visa entitlement, activity approval or current offer is guaranteed here.
HFZA official portal · Dubai Media City official site · Free-zone comparison directory.
What to verify before choosing HFZ
Often researched for Sharjah industrial, logistics and customs-related activities.
Before choosing Hamriyah, compare warehouse requirements, visa quota and renewal costs against SAIF Zone, Ajman Free Zone and RAKEZ.
For import, export or customs support activities, confirm whether separate customs registration or broker approval is required.
Business Activities (555)
The following 555 business activities are available in HFZ, organized by category.
Automotive (14)
Beauty & Wellness (13)
Cleaning & Maintenance (12)
Construction (27)
Consulting (39)
Design (13)
E-Commerce (10)
Education (22)
Finance (25)
Food & Beverage (21)
Freelance (16)
Healthcare (25)
Legal (15)
Logistics (23)
Manufacturing (28)
Media (27)
Oil & Gas (16)
Professional Services (21)
Real Estate (14)
Security (9)
Sports & Fitness (15)
Technology (41)
Tourism & Hospitality (14)
Trading (95)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to set up a company in HFZ?
HFZ does not currently publish a package price that we could verify. Contact the authority directly for a written quote covering the licence, registration, visas, office and renewal.
What business activities can I do in HFZ?
HFZ offers 555 licensed business activities across 24 categories, including Automotive, Beauty & Wellness, Cleaning & Maintenance, Construction. Each activity requires a specific license type (commercial, professional, or industrial).
Can foreigners own 100% of a company in HFZ?
Free-zone structures generally permit up to 100% foreign ownership. Confirm the permitted structure, activity and any sector-specific approvals directly with HFZ before applying.
How long does it take to get a license in HFZ?
Processing time depends on the selected activity, required approvals, shareholder documents and the completeness of the application. Ask HFZ for a current written estimate.
What visas can I get through HFZ?
Contact HFZ for current visa pricing. Eligibility, sponsorship, quota, duration and dependent options vary by authority and applicant; verify them with the relevant immigration authority and HFZ.
Data sources and limits
Free-zone prices, activity lists and visa quotas change frequently. Use this page as a structured comparison layer, then verify the final package, renewal cost, visa allocation, office requirement and activity wording with the official authority or a licensed formation agent before payment.
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