I run a heavy industrial operation — does Hamriyah Free Zone make sense for me?

Hamriyah Free Zone (HFZA) in Sharjah offers three main licence categories: an industrial licence for manufacturing, assembly, and storage; a commercial licence for import, export, and distribution; and a service licence for consulting, freight forwarding, and media-related activities. The zone covers more than 500 approved activities, but what really sets it apart is its deep-water port — reaching roughly 14 metres in depth — which connects it to over a hundred ports worldwide. That makes it a natural fit for manufacturers and traders who need to move raw materials or finished goods in bulk, particularly in petrochemicals, metals, and food processing.

Because most HFZA licences lean industrial, they come with extra requirements beyond a standard trading or service licence: health, safety, and environment (EHS) approvals before operations start, and periodic facility inspections afterward. Companies also need to keep their financial records in order, both for licence renewal and to stay compliant with UAE federal Corporate Tax requirements — something that matters even more when production or storage volumes are large enough to need careful documentation. RASEEKH helps industrial operators get their financial records and tax position in order before committing to a large lease or production footprint in Hamriyah.