Free Zone
Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone) is a cost-effective base for trading and industry near Sharjah Airport. SKY Corporate Services handles your setup.
About
Located adjacent to Sharjah International Airport, Sharjah Airport International Free Zone Authority (SAIF Zone) is one of the UAE's most established and operationally-driven free zones. It is home to over 8,000 companies from more than 160 countries, spanning sectors such as IT services, consumer goods, trading, and manufacturing.
Sharjah itself accounts for about 40% of the UAE's industrial activity, making SAIF Zone a natural choice for businesses that want proximity to production, logistics, and regional distribution. This strong industrial foundation, combined with efficient regulation and competitive costs, has positioned SAIF Free Zone as a long-term base for both SMEs and multinational groups operating in the Middle East.
Why SAIF
Beyond its scale, SAIF Free Zone is known for how it supports businesses day to day. Licenses can be issued within a short timeframe, and operational services are available around the clock. Companies can also benefit from access to warehousing, container storage, and logistics infrastructure, which are critical for import, export, and re-export activities.
Getting started
Your SAIF Free Zone company formation explained in three (3) simple steps
Initial consultation
Application preparation and submission
Business license issuance
Licences
Designed to support both startups and established companies, each SAIF Free Zone license aligns with the operational needs commonly found in leading UAE free zones, while retaining the free zone's cost-effective and logistics-focused advantages.
A trade license authorizes companies to carry out import, export, distribution, and storage of goods. Within SAIF Free Zone, this category covers both commercial trading and general trading, allowing businesses to deal in single or multiple business activities. It is well-suited for companies seeking regional reach supported by a strong logistics infrastructure.
A service license is intended for businesses offering professional and consultancy-based services.
An industrial license is issued to companies engaged in manufacturing, assembly, processing, or packaging activities. Businesses holding this license gain access to warehouses, industrial units, and operational facilities, making SAIF Free Zone attractive for production-oriented companies.
Each SAIF Free Zone license can be combined with suitable office, warehouse, or industrial facilities, ensuring businesses are positioned to operate efficiently while remaining compliant and growth-ready from day one.
Process
The process of setting up a company in SAIF Free Zone and obtaining your trade license is designed to be very straightforward.
Checklist
Note: Document requirements may vary based on the chosen business activity and the regulations of the respective licensing authority.
At a glance
These are the key features of SAIF Free Zone
| Incorporation Time | Your company is incorporated within five (5) to seven (7) working days |
|---|---|
| Accessibility | Easy access to Sharjah Airport and proximity to other emirates |
| Flexible Facility Options | Choose from offices, light industrial units, warehouses, open yards, and land for development |
| Repatriation of your Funds | The capital and profits can be repatriated without any deductions |
| Ownership | Foreigners can fully own the company without having to partner with a UAE national |
| Time Zone | Opportune world time zone; GMT + 4 |
What's included
Why SKY Corporate Services
We manage the paperwork, approvals and follow-through so you can focus on your business. From your first enquiry to your licence, visas and bank account, you have one team looking after everything.
Prefer to talk it through? Message us on WhatsApp for a free, no-obligation consultation and a clear quote.
Why SKY Corporate Services
A single team handling every step, so nothing falls through the cracks.
We keep things moving and get the paperwork right the first time.
Know exactly what you're paying before you commit — no surprises.
One team, everything covered
Everything you need to start and run a UAE company, under one roof.
Free zone and mainland trade licences, set up end to end.
Residence visas for owners, staff and family, processed for you.
Corporate, personal and non-resident account opening with leading UAE banks.
Registration and advisory so you stay compliant.
Tell us what you need and we'll send a clear, all-in quote — no obligation.
FAQs
It depends on your exact requirements. Message us for a free, all-in quote with no obligation.
Timelines vary by service, but we always give you a clear estimate up front and keep you updated.
Yes — from paperwork to approvals to follow-up, we manage the whole process so you don't have to.
