52 free zones across the seven emirates
VAT and corporate tax are federal; there are no per-emirate rates. What differs: the authority, audit requirements, VAT designated zone status and local deadlines. Every entry has a source and a verification date. Uncertain facts are marked.
Hamriyah Free Zone
Port-based industrial zone with deep-water berths; annual audited statements by an HFZA-approved auditor for renewal
Licences: Industrial, Commercial, Service · verified 2026-09-23
Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone)
Adjacent to Sharjah International Airport; audited statements by a SAIF-listed auditor within 90 days of year end from the second renewal
Licences: Trading, General Trading, Service, Industrial · verified 2026-09-23
Sharjah Communication Technologies Free Zone (COMTECH)
Established by Emiri decree in July 2024 in Kalba; no official website or licence schedule found yet
Licences: – · verified 2026-09-23
Sharjah Healthcare City (SHCC)
Licenses facilities, not practitioners; audit rule not published
Licences: Commercial, Professional, Industrial · verified 2026-09-23
Sharjah Media City (Shams)
Launched 2017; no annual audit report needed for renewal
Licences: Service, Trading, Industrial · verified 2026-09-23
Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone (SPC)
1,500+ activities incl. general trading; audited statements by an approved auditor reported as required at renewal
Licences: Trading, Service, Media, E-commerce · verified 2026-09-23
Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTIP)
Only audit reports from authorised firms accepted for renewal since 15 January 2024
Licences: Trading, Service, Industrial, Research and Innovation · verified 2026-09-23
U.S.A. Regional Trade Center Free Zone (USARTC)
Small free zone aimed at US SMEs
Licences: Commercial, Service · verified 2026-09-23
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