Free Zone Comparison Tool
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Sharjah
Emirate
Sharjah
Starting from
AED 5,750/yr
Renewal cost
AED 5,750/yr
Setup time
1-2 business days
Min. share capital
None required
Visa packages
1 visa: AED 3,200
3 visas: AED 8,500
License types
tradingservicee-commercefreelancer
Office options
flexi deskvirtual officeshared office
Specialization
mediageneral businesse-commercefreelancing
Location
Sharjah (close to Dubai border)
Established
2017
Best for
- Freelancers
- E-commerce
- Budget startups
Pros
- Extremely affordable
- Fast setup
- No office needed for some licenses
Cons
- Sharjah address (not Dubai)
- Banking can be challenging
- Conservative environment
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