Hamriyah Free Zone (HFZA) Setup
Set up your company in Hamriyah Free Zone (HFZA) — major industrial and maritime free zone with deep-water port access. Ideal for heavy industry, manufacturing, oil and gas, and maritime trade. 100% foreign ownership.
Description
Hamriyah Free Zone (HFZA), established in 1995, is one of the UAE's largest industrial free zones, built around a deep-water port and inner harbour. It is the strategic choice for heavy industry, manufacturing, oil and gas, petrochemicals, maritime trade, and logistics businesses requiring port access and large land plots. HFZA is a designated zone for VAT and offers some of the most competitive industrial leasing rates in the UAE.
HFZA offers 100% foreign ownership, zero personal income tax, full profit repatriation, direct access to Hamriyah Port (including deep-water berths for large vessels), and extensive land for factories, warehouses, and industrial operations. The free zone supports Commercial, Service, and Industrial licenses with flexible facility options from flexi-desk to large industrial plots. HFZA is particularly strong for energy, manufacturing, and maritime businesses that need port logistics and lower operating costs than Dubai's industrial zones.
Octavon Global Advisory handles complete HFZA setup — license type selection, facility selection (flexi-desk to industrial land), trade name reservation, KYC submission, MOA drafting, license issuance, Establishment Card, visa processing, Customs Code registration, and corporate bank account introduction. Standard HFZA setup completes in 7 to 14 working days; industrial setups with MoIAT approvals take longer.
What's Included
- HFZA Trade License (Commercial / Service / Industrial)
- 100% Foreign Ownership
- Deep-Water Port and Inner Harbour Access
- VAT Designated Zone Status
- Competitive Industrial Leasing Rates
- Flexi-Desk / Office / Warehouse / Industrial Land Options
- Multiple Activities Under Single License
- Memorandum of Association (MOA)
- Share Certificate
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Establishment Card and Immigration Card
- Investor Visa (1-2 included)
- Medical Fitness Test and Emirates ID
- Customs Code Registration
- Corporate Bank Account Introduction
Requirements / Prerequisites
- Minimum 1 shareholder (individual or corporate)
- Trade name following HFZA naming rules
- Activity from HFZA-approved list
- Facility selection based on activity
- Industrial activities require MoIAT and environmental approvals
- NOC from current sponsor if applicant is on UAE residence visa
- Annual license renewal
Required Documents
- Passport Copy (6+ months validity, all shareholders)
- Passport-sized Photographs
- UAE Visa Copy and Emirates ID (if UAE resident)
- Proof of Address (utility bill, last 3 months)
- CV or Business Profile
- Business Plan (for industrial activities)
- 3 Proposed Trade Name Choices
- List of Proposed Activities
- NOC from Current Sponsor (if applicable)
- For corporate shareholder: attested parent documents
Our Process
- Consultation on HFZA license and facility selection
- Trade name reservation
- Submit KYC application
- HFZA review and initial approval
- Facility lease (flexi-desk, office, warehouse, or industrial land)
- Pay HFZA license and facility fees
- MOA drafting and notarisation
- Receive HFZA Trade License
- Establishment Card and Immigration Card
- Investor visa processing
- Medical fitness and Emirates ID
- Customs Code registration
- Corporate bank account opening
Pricing
- Basic Fee: AED 15,000
- Service Fee: AED 4,000
- VAT (5%): AED 950
- Total: AED 19,950
Frequently Asked Questions
Why choose Hamriyah Free Zone (HFZA)?
HFZA is the strategic choice for heavy industry, manufacturing, oil and gas, petrochemicals, and maritime businesses. Its deep-water port, inner harbour, large industrial land plots, and competitive leasing rates make it one of the UAE's strongest free zones for operational and industrial businesses.
How much does HFZA setup cost?
HFZA packages typically range from AED 15,000-30,000 in government fees depending on facility and visa package. Flexi-desk and office packages are at the lower end; warehouses and industrial land are higher. Service fees and Customs Code are additional.
What makes HFZA good for industrial businesses?
HFZA offers deep-water port access for large vessels, an inner harbour, extensive industrial land, competitive utility and leasing costs, and a designated zone VAT status. It is purpose-built for energy, manufacturing, and maritime operations that need port logistics.
How long does HFZA setup take?
Standard HFZA setup completes in 7 to 14 working days for commercial and service licenses. Industrial setups requiring MoIAT and environmental approvals take 4-8 weeks.
Does HFZA have port access?
Yes. HFZA is built around Hamriyah Port with deep-water berths and an inner harbour, providing direct maritime logistics for trading, industrial, and energy businesses. This is a core advantage of the zone.
Can HFZA companies sell to UAE mainland?
Like other free zones, HFZA companies cannot sell directly to the UAE mainland without a distributor or agent. The license is ideal for international trade, re-export, manufacturing for export, and maritime operations. Mainland sales require a distribution arrangement.
Can I get industrial land at HFZA?
Yes. HFZA offers industrial land plots for factories and large-scale operations at competitive rates, alongside pre-built warehouses, offices, and flexi-desks. Industrial land allocations require a business plan and MoIAT approval, which we coordinate.