THE UNLIMITED BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY [DAFZA]

Hamriyah Free Zone was established by an Emiri decree issued on November 12, 1995. It is located in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, which gives the free zone a unique geographic and time zone advantage backed by a secure and fully convertible currency and access to neighboring and global markets through land, sea and air.

Hamriyah Free Zone is fast becoming one of the cornerstones of the United Arab Emirates industrial development. The free zone manages an area of approximately twenty two million square meters of prime industrial and commercial land and a 14 meter deep water port which is poised to expand. The prime location of the Zone's land underscores the importance of the Zone to the development strategy of the Sharjah Emirate. As the Next Generation Free Zone, Hamriyah Free Zone is ensuring that its management is flexible and dynamic besides being an investor oriented free zone.

Meanwhile, Hamriyah Free Zone is challenged to provide competitive incentives and unique opportunities to establish a business. The following are the detailed standard incentives / advantages that Hamriyah Free Zone provides:

Investment incentives:

• 100% Import and export tax exemption
• 100% Foreign company ownership.
• 100% Exemption from all commercial levies
• 100% Repatriation of capital and profits
  
  

Facilities:

• Access to 14 meter - deep water port that accommodates dedicated berths for petrochemical / LPG, bulk handling as well as two general cargo berths and two container terminals. The port has room for further expansion
• In addition to the deep water port, Hamriyah Free Zone has an Inner harbour with 5meter to 7meter draft which is an ideal location for Ship repairing, dry docking, ship building and various other marine services.
• Land lease for 25 years renewable to a similar period - offering an array of industrial plots ranging in sizes from 2,500 sq meters and up. These plots can be developed by investors to suit their exact requirements.
• Pre-built warehouses, factories and office units for lease - HFZ provides the investor with a choice of pre-built facilities in sizes of 276 sq.m, 416 sq.m. and 614 sq.m.
• Executive office suites in the International Business Center for lease - Flexible Space Design with State-of-the-Art Communication facilities. The Business Centre provides space for over 100 Executive Offices Suites ranging in sizes from 15sq.m to 42sq.m with state-of-theart conferencing and Internet facilities.
• On-site accommodation for investors' personnel - for those investors who need on-site housing facilities for their workers. The staff accommodation is supported by a canteen that caters for international cuisine to meet the workers tastes. A highly sophisticated recreation center and health club inculcates a health culture in the waking environment.
• Transportation via road, 3 sea ports and Sharjah International airport
• Highly developed infrastructure and telecommunication's links
• Abundant and inexpensive energy
• Access to abundant and inexpensive workforce
• Favorable cost of living

Special advantages:

• Customs privileges for goods destined for the Hamriyah Free Zone.
• Quick and simple procedure for approval of License Applications.
• Recruitment and sponsorship of personnel and procurement of visas.
• No requirements or quotas for personnel recruitment.
• Access to Internet and e-mail services, secretarial services, postal address, vehicle registration services, driving licenses, etc.
  
  

Unparrelled market access

There is no better location within the entire UAE from which to access global markets than Sharjah! Here is a glance at the connections investors can access :

• The only Emirate with sea ports on the East and West coasts - West Coast access via Port Khalid and East Coast access via Port Khor Fakkan.
• Access to the largest cargo hub in the UAE at Sharjah International Airport provides International air transportation.

Being quality conscious and ISO certified, Hamriyah Free Zone procedures for setting up a company are easy and well streamlined. The simple procedures and formalities involved make it possible to obtain a license within 24 hours of submitting all requisite documents. Opportunities are endless at the free zone. If you are looking for quality, efficient facilities and services, reliability and cost effective solutions, your choice should certainly be Hamriyah Free Zone - Sharjah

LICENSE TYPES:

LICENSE TYPE ACTIVITIES ALLOWED

Industrial License:


• Manufacturing
• Processing
• Assembling
  
  

Import of raw materials for the purpose of manufacturing, processing and/or assembly of specified products. Can export finished goods outside UAE. Cansell finished goods in the UAE, but through a local distributor or agent.

Commercial License (5 items) General Trading Service License Can carry services specified on the license within Hamriyah Free Zone only. Incorporation Fee -FZE & FZC Fee for Revision of License

LEGAL STATUS:

• Incorporation
• Free Zone Establishment
• Branch of a Company
• Branch of an International Company
  
  

FACILITIES:

• Facilities
• Land/Plot
• Offices

Warehouse/Factory Office Units:

Size A: This is inclusive of 328 sq. m. of warehouse or factory space, 88 sq. m. of reception area, 3 offices, two toilets, one kitchenette/ pantry Size B: This is inclusive of 500 sq. m. of warehouse/factory space. 114 sq. m. of reception area, 4 offices, two toilets, one kitchenette/pantry Size C: This is inclusive of 237 sq. m. of warehouse/factory space, 13852 sq. m. of Office, Two toilets, one kitchenette/ pantry Size C: This is inclusive of 237 sq. m. of warehouse/factory space, 13852 sq. m. of Office, Two toilets, one kitchenette/ pantry

LEGAL DOCUMENTATION:

Documents required for establishing a Branch of a Company
LOCAL COMPANY:

• License & Certificate of Commercial Registration from the Economic Department (Notarized Copy).
• Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Company (Notarized Copy).
• Director Board Resolution for opening a branch in Hamriyah Free Zone with a commitment to meet financial liabilities of the branch (Notarized)
• Bank's reference letter regarding the good standing & credit worthiness of the company (Original).
• Letter of Appointment for the Manager of the Free Zone branch and his specimen signature (Notarized Copy) and a copy of his passport.
• Letter of Appointment for the Negotiator and his specimen signature (Notarized Copy) and a copy of his passport

INTERNATIONAL COMPANY:

• Certificate of Incorporation/ Registration- (Notarized Copy).
• Memorandum and Articles Of Association of the Company (Notarized Copy).
• Board Resolution for opening a branch in the Hamriyah Free Zone with a commitment to financial liabilities of the branch (Notarized Copy).
• Bank's reference letter regarding the good standing and credit worthiness of the company (Original).
• Letter of Appointment for the Manager of the Free Zone Branch and his specimen signature(Notarized Copy) and a copy of his passport.
• Letter of Appointment for the Negotiator and his specimen signature (Notarized Copy) and a copy of his passport.
  
  

FREE ZONE ESTABLISHMENT:

Minimum Legal Requirements:

• There should be at least 2 directors and a secretary.
• If a Foreign national is to be appointed as a Director or Secretary, HFZA will require that such a person holds a valid residence and work permit from the relevant authorities.
• At least one of the Directors and Secretary should be a Resident of the Emirate of Sharjah.
• The offices of the Director and Secretary may be held jointly by a single person.
• The investor will pay the registration / incorporation fee of Dhs 9,000.
  
  

List of Documents required for Incorporating an FZE:

FOR INDIVIDUALS:

• Personal details of the Owner.
• Bank's reference (Original).
• Letter of Appointment for the Manager and a specimen of his signature (Notarized Copy) and a copy of his passport.
• Letter of Appointment for the Negotiator and specimen of his signature (Notarized) and a copy of his passport.

FOR COMPANIES:

• Certificate of Incorporation/Registration of the Company (Notarized).
• Bank's reference letter regarding the good standing and credit worthiness of the company (Original).
• Letter of Appointment for the Manager and specimen of his signature (Notarized) and a copy of his passport.
• Letter of Appointment for the Negotiator and specimen of his signature (Notarized) and a copy of his passport.