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Firmengründung
Vereinigte Arabische Emirate (VAE):
Freihandelszone
Sharjah - Free Zone Company Sharjah
Firmengründung Dubai-VAE
(Company Formation UAE): Freihandelszone
Sharjah-Free Zone Company Sharjah
Unsere Kanzlei gründet für Mandanten Gesellschaften in
der VAE Freihandelszone Sharjah. Unsere anwaltliche Gebühr für die
Firmengründung beträgt 3.900,00 Euro, zzgl. der staatlichen Gebühren für
Lizenz und Visa, zzgl. Kosten für Büro oder Registered Office (siehe unten).
Sollen wir bei der Visaerteilung und/oder Bürosuche-/Mietvertrag behilflich
sein, berechnen wir mit anwaltlichen Stundensatz.
The Emirate of Sharjah with an area of 2,590 square
kilometers, which is equivalent to 3.3 per cent of the country's total area
excluding the islands, is the third largest emirate of the United Arab
Emirates and the cultural capital of the Arab World as declared by the
UNESCO in 1998. It is located between Dubai and Ras Al Khaima interrupted by
a part of Ajman. Sharjah is 10 Kilometers away from Dubai and 76 Kilometers
away from Abu Dhabi the capital of the United Arab Emirates.
Sharjah is known for its strength as the industrial
backbone of the U.A.E... 40% of the total number of industries in the U.A.E.
is based in Sharjah. The majority of these industries are petrochemicals,
textiles, leather, food and basic non-metal industries.
Sharjah contains the main administrative and commercial
centers along with cultural and traditional projects. Links with the outside
world are provided by Sharjah International Airport, Port Khalid, Port
Khorfakkan and Hamriyah Free Zone Port.
Living in Sharjah means experiencing a different and a
unique life style. All the outstanding facilities of accommodations,
multinational education, medical services, shopping malls, museums, clubs
and a large variety of sports and social activities to enjoy; make Sharjah
the perfect place to set up your business and reside.
Branch of a Local / International company
Basically, whether the branch is of a local company or of
an international company, no capital is required to be deposited with the
bank. The following documents should be provided.
Gesellschaftsformen:
| Local Company |
International Company |
| License or Certificate of Commercial
Registration from the Economic Department. (Notarized copy) |
Certificate of Incorporation/Good-standing (Notarized
copy) |
| Memorandum and Articles of Association of the
company. (Notarized copy) |
Memorandum and Articles of Association of the
company (Notarized copy) |
| Board Resolution for opening a branch in
Hamriyah Free Zone and to appoint the manager for the Free Zone
operations (Notarized copy) with his passport copy and Power of
Attorney. |
Board Resolution for opening a branch in
Hamriyah Free Zone and to appoint the manager for the Free Zone
operations (Notarized copy) with his passport copy and Power of
Attorney. |
| Bank’s reference letter regarding
creditworthiness of the company (Original). |
Bank’s reference letter regarding |
New Incorporation: Free Zone Establishment (FZE)
/ Free Zone Company (FZC)
Free Zone Establishment (FZE) is a single share holder
limited liability company which can be incorporated in Hamriyah Free Zone.
The minimum capital requirement for incorporating a Free zone Establishment
(FZE) is Dhs.150,000 (Approximately US$ 40,000). However Free Zone Company
(FZC) will be a similar incorporation with multiple shareholding (maximum 5
shareholders).
Important aspects of an FZE / FZC
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An FZE / FZC is a limited liability entity. |
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Not only natural persons but juristic persons
like Companies can also incorporate FZE/FZCs in Hamriyah Free Zone. |
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The Registration/Incorporation Charge is Dhs.
9,000. |
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FZE / FZC's, like branches of local or foreign
companies, will have to get a Free Zone License after incorporation/Registration. |
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An FZE will be sole shareholder company. An FZC
will be multi shareholder company with 2 to 5 shareholders. |
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The minimum share capital for FZE/ FZC is
AED.150,000. This will not be blocked, but can be used for business. |
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An FZE Shares shall be in multiples of AED.
150,000/- whereas an FZC Shares shall be in multiples of AED.
1,000/- |
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No share may be transferred without prior
written approval of HFZA. |
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The Financial Years shall be from January to
December each year, except the commencement of the first year which
shall be the date of Incorporation. |
Incorporation Procedure
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An FZE Application (contains format of
Memorandum also) needs to be submitted with documents. |
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On Approval of the Project for which the FZE/FZC
is proposed to be incorporated, HFZA will issue a letter to a UAE
bank of the Investor's choice to open an account in the name of the
FZE/FZC and to deposit the minimum capital. |
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On production of bank's letter for receiving the
minimum capital in the new FZE/FZC bank account, HFZA will issue a
FZE / FZC Certificate of Incorporation after signing the agreement
and making payments. |
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The Investor can start withdrawing the amount
for his business on submission of original Certificate of
Incorporation to the bank. |
Minimum Legal Requirements
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Free Zone Establishments (FZE) / Free Zone
Company (FZC) should abide by the FZE / FZC Implementing Rules and
Regulations. FZE Implementing Rules and Regulations are equivalent
to its Memorandum and Articles of Association where as FZC
Implementing Rules and Regulations are equivalent to its Articles of
Association. |
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FZE/FZE should submit its audited financial
statements to Hamriyah Free Zone Authority every year within 3
months from the end of the financial year. |
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There should be at least 2 Directors and a
Secretary for FZE / FZC's. |
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If a foreign national is to be appointed as a
Director or Secretary, HFZA may require that such persons hold valid
residence and work permit from the relevant authorities. |
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At least one of the Directors and the Secretary
must be residents. |
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The
offices of Director and Secretary may be held jointly by a single
person.
| For Individuals |
For Companies |
| Personal details of the Owner |
Certificate of Incorporation/Registration
of the Company. (Notarized) |
| Bank’s reference (Original) |
Bank’s reference letter regarding
creditworthiness of the company. (Original) |
| Letter of Appointment for the Manager
with specimen signature (Notarized) along with his passport
copy and Power of Attorney. |
Letter of Appointment for the Manager
with his specimen signature (Notarized) along with his
passport copy and Power of Attorney. |
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Upon signing the agreement for Facility Lease
and Personal Secondments the Free Zone prepares the license. |
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On payment, the Free Zone issues the license and
all other related documents. |
Typen der Lizenz
The type of License that will be issued to an applicant
company will be defined by the activity the applicant company is permitted
by the Hamriyah Free Zone to undertake as follows:
1. Industrial License
This license will allow the holder to import raw
materials for the purpose of manufacturing, processing and/or assembly of
specified products. The finished products may be exported outside the UAE.
If the finished products are sold in the UAE market then the License holder
will need to do this through a local distributor or a local agent.
2. Commercial License
This license will allow the holder to import, export,
sell, distribute and store items specified on the license. If the finished
products are sold in the UAE market then the License holder will need to do
this through a local distributor or a local agent.
3. Service License
This license allows the holder to carry out the services
which are specified on the license within the Hamriyah Free Zone only.
4. National Industrial License
Companies holding a National Industrial License are
allowed customs duty exemption on their products imported into the AGCC
states.
This License provides the license holder the same status
as local or AGCC companies inside the UAE. A National Industrial License is
issued on the following conditions:
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The company is a manufacturing concern
registered in any of the AGCC (Arabian Gulf Cooperation Council -
Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates)
countries. |
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At least 51% of the ownership or shareholding is
held by an AGCC citizen. |
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At least 40% of the value of the product is
added in the Free Zone. |
The holder of National Industrial License can import raw
materials for the purpose of manufacturing, processing and/or assembly of
specified products. The finished products may be exported outside the UAE.
The activity must comply with the National Industrial Production Certificate,
issued by the Ministry of Finance & Industry to the License holder.
License Fees
| Fees |
Dhs. |
US$
(Approx) |
| Industrial License |
2,750 |
750 |
| Commercial License (5 Items) |
2,750 |
750 |
| General Trading License (exceeding 5 Items) |
12,000 |
3,270 |
| Service License |
2,750 |
750 |
| Incorporation – FZE & FZC (one time fee) |
9,000 |
2,460 |
| Revision of License |
500 |
140 |
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Office-Lösungen
Flexible space designed with state-of-the-art
communication facilities. The business center provides space for
over 100 executive offices suits ranging in size from 15 m2 to 42 m2
with conferencing and internet facilities.
Conditions of Lease Agreement
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Lease Term:
The lease term will be for a period of one year, renewable
with a 3 months notice period. |
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Terms of Payment:
One payment for the full rental due at the signing of the
lease for one year. |
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Insurance:
Insurance will be provided by Hamriyah Free Zone. The
insurance rates for the office is Dhs 100/- (US$ 27/-) per
year. |
Rates
| Unit Size m2 |
Rent / m2 |
Misc |
Refundable
Deposit |
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Dhs |
US$(Approx.) |
Dhs |
US$(Approx.) |
Dhs |
US$(Approx.) |
| 15.30 m2 |
17,000.00 |
4,658.00 |
1,500.00 |
414.00 |
4,280.00 |
1,172.00 |
| 20.00 m2 ($274.00/ m2) |
24,000.00 |
6,575.00 |
1,500.00 |
414.00 |
4,280.00 |
1,172.00 |
| 22.00 m2 ($274.00/ m2) |
26,400.00 |
7,232.00 |
1,500.00 |
414.00 |
4,280.00 |
1,172.00 |
| 25.00 m2 ($295.00/ m2) |
30,000.00 |
8,219.00 |
1,500.00 |
414.00 |
4,280.00 |
1,172.00 |
| 42.00 m2 ($295.00/ m2) |
50,400.00 |
13,808.00 |
1,500.00 |
414.00 |
4,280.00 |
1,172.00 |
Additional Rates
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Name Approval Fee AED 250 ~
$68.06 |
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P.O.Box Charges AED 350 ~
$95.29 |
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Webpage Charges AED 250 ~
$68.06 |
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Refundable deposit AED 2500
~ $680.64
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