Business Setup in Sharjah Airport International free zone

Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF) is strategically located next to the Sharjah international airport. Its location makes it one of the most sought-after free zones for businesses with an international presence. SAIF is known for its regulated business environment and the plethora of opportunities provided to companies across multiple industry verticals. Its state-of-the-art infrastructure, well-connected location, and access to transportation and roadways make it preferred among businesses looking for profitability and convenience at the same time. Be it simple registration process or speed of procuring licenses and approvals, the free zone scores high on the ease of company formation in SAIF.

Benefits of forming free zone companies in Sharjah Airport International free zone

Sharjah Airport International free zone provides all the necessary facilities to help you run a thriving business operation here in the UAE. Be it a single seater office space or full-fledged manufacturing facilities, SAIF has it all. Your business can gain access to more than 2 billion people from the UAE and MENA region when operating in the SAIF zone. Businesses can look at a range of commercial premises including offices, storage spaces, warehouses, bunkers, or container parking. Here are some advantages when you opt to run a business from SAIF free zone.

• 100% foreign ownership possible.
• Total freedom for repatriation of funds without any currency restrictions.
• 0% corporate and personal income tax.
• 100% exemption for all import and export taxes.
• Strategically located for total convenience for your international business.
• Amazing connectivity via sea, land and air transport.
• Different types of commercial spaces like pre-built office spaces, bunker, container spaces, and warehouses easily available.
• Long term leasing possible; tenure can run as much as 25 years. It also provides the possibility of extensions for a further 25 years.
• Business license issued within a matter of 1-2 days.
• SAIF provides a dedicated round the clock hotline service for procuring labour in cargo operation.
• SAIF lets you arrange for employee visas and accommodation options for total ease of conducting business.
• It allows you to recruit 100% foreign workers.

Types of licenses available

Procedure to set up the company

The minimal steps required for company formation in SAIF makes it a great avenue for startups and new entrepreneurs to spread the wings of their business in quick time. Three steps are all it takes to get going with your own business here in SAIF

• 1. Pre approval of documents
  a – All details and passport of the shareholders or business manager
  b – if the shareholder is a corporate entity then the below will be needed (attested and notarized by a competent authority)
  b.1 – Memorandum and articles of Association
  b.2 – Certificate of incorporation
  b.3 – A local company needs to furnish a trade license
  b.4. – Power of attorney in case a representative acts on behalf of the shareholders
• 2. License procurement
  Collect your license from the appropriate approval authority. It takes around 24 hours for getting a license here in SAIF.
• 3. Staff visas
  You need to arrange for visa and accommodation for employees who will be stationed here.

Why EBS?

SAIF is fast emerging as a favourite destination for international businesses to set up a presence in Sharjah. With our vast domain experience in SAIF, we at EBS can be a great partner if you need to experience hassle-free company formation in SAIF. Take the right first step and leave the requirements such as license procurement, appropriate approvals from local ministry/ government officials, or liaising with the officers here in the UAE, to us at EBS. We also arrange for visa for owner and employees, accommodation, and office space for physical address for your business inside SAIF free zone.

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