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Company setup in Sharjah Industrial Areas

Sharjah's industrial areas house thousands of workshops, warehouses and factories, close to Dubai and the main highways.

Starting a business

Doing business in Sharjah Industrial Areas

They are cost-aware locations for trades, with sizes from small workshops to large warehouses. Numbered areas serve different trades.

Fabrication, furniture, auto trades, packaging, storage and distribution.

What to know before you register

Who it suits

Workshops, warehouses and manufacturers. Fabrication, furniture, auto trades, packaging, storage and distribution.

Licensing route

Industrial activities license on the mainland with an approved industrial unit. Municipality, civil defence and environmental approvals depend on the activity.

Practical tip

Match the unit to the activity, since the licence is tied to the approved use.

Frequently asked questions

Are Sharjah industrial units cheaper than Dubai?

Often, but compare by unit and service. We help with a comparison.

Can I serve Dubai customers from Sharjah?

Yes, many businesses do. Where the licence is based matters for permits and tax registration.

How long does setting up in Sharjah Industrial Areas take?

The time depends on your activity, the approvals it needs and how quickly documents and premises are ready. After reviewing your plan we give a written timeline for Sharjah Industrial Areas.

Ready to set up in Sharjah Industrial Areas?

Tell us your activity and plan. We reply with the recommended route, an itemised proposal and the next steps.