General Trading in HFZ
Hamriyah Free Zone — Sharjah, UAE
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Setting Up General Trading in HFZ
To operate a general trading business in Hamriyah Free Zone, you need a Commercial license. HFZ is located in Sharjah and specializes in industrial, manufacturing, oil & gas.
Key features: Deep-water port access
General trading is the most popular business activity in UAE free zones, permitting the import, export, and re-export of a wide range of goods. The UAE's strategic location between East and West makes it a global trading hub handling over AED 3 trillion in non-oil trade annually.
About HFZ: 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.
Requirements
Typical Documents Required
- Passport copy (valid for at least 6 months)
- Passport-sized photograph
- Completed application form
- Business plan or activity description
- Proof of address (home country)
- Bank reference letter (for some activities)
- NOC from current sponsor (if UAE resident)
- Professional qualifications (for regulated activities)
Sources and verification
License availability, costs and visa quotas can change. We structure this page from free-zone data, public activity lists and package information, then expose the official free-zone website where available. Before paying, verify the activity wording, package, visa quota, office requirement and renewal fee directly with the authority or a licensed formation agent.
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