Sharjah · Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park Free Zone Authority · all zones
SRTIP
An innovation-focused free zone driving R&D and enterprise in environmental tech, digitalisation, water management, renewable energy, smart manufacturing and logistics, leveraging the triple helix of industry, government and academia with Sharjah’s University City as backbone.
remote setup
official price list
0% tax possible as QFZP
tier 2
since June 2016
Our first-year sum, licence only
total not yet confirmed
not proven: Licence, Registration, Establishment card, Immigration card
Our first-year sum, one visa
total not yet confirmed
not proven: Licence, Registration, Establishment card, Immigration card, Residence visa, Medical and Emirates ID
Minimum share capital
not yet confirmed
No
Typical days to licence
not yet confirmed
unproven or unpublished
Packages, as published
Official rows come from the authority's own list. A row marked agent comes from a reseller because the authority does not publish that package, and it can contain a margin.
| Package | Licence | Visas | Workspace | Setup | Renewal | Kind | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPARK StarterLowest published licence-only price; 1 shareholder, up to 3 activities, co-working access included. Corporate tax registration not included. | Multiple (General Trading, Service, etc.) | n/a | shared desk | not yet confirmed | not yet confirmed | official | lp.srtip.ae |
| SPARK GrowthLowest published licence-only price; up to 5 shareholders, up to 5 activities, co-working access, corporate tax registration included. | Multiple (General Trading, Service, etc.) | n/a | shared desk | not yet confirmed | not yet confirmed | official | lp.srtip.ae |
| SPARK EliteLowest published licence-only price; up to 5 shareholders, up to 5 activities, co-working access, corporate tax registration, accounting & bookkeeping included. | Multiple (General Trading, Service, etc.) | n/a | shared desk | not yet confirmed | not yet confirmed | official | lp.srtip.ae |
| Zero Visa Package (All Inclusive)Official all-inclusive package with 0 visas, up to 5 activities, registered business address. No physical office included. | Multiple (General Trading, Services, E-commerce) | n/a | virtual | not yet confirmed | not yet confirmed | official | signup.srtip.ae |
| One Visa Package (All Inclusive)Official all-inclusive package with 1 residence visa, Emirates ID, e-channel, up to 5 activities. | Multiple (General Trading, Services, E-commerce) | n/a | virtual | not yet confirmed | not yet confirmed | official | signup.srtip.ae |
| Two Visa Package (All Inclusive)Official all-inclusive package with 2 residence visas, Emirates ID, e-channel, up to 5 activities. | Multiple (General Trading, Services, E-commerce) | n/a | virtual | not yet confirmed | not yet confirmed | official | signup.srtip.ae |
Promotions the authority advertises
- Launch prices on visa quotas (e.g., 0 Visa AED 2,225, 1 Visa AED 3,500) – see ai.srtip.ae
- 3-year license package for AED 13,200 (vs 3 × 5,500 = 16,500) – see signup.srtip.ae
Fees, line by line
The figures our sum is built from. Only a proven fee is shown; the rest read not yet confirmed, and a reseller-only figure says so on its line.
Registrationnot yet confirmedlp.srtip.ae
Licencenot yet confirmedlp.srtip.ae
Establishment cardnot yet confirmedlp.srtip.ae
Immigration cardnot yet confirmedlp.srtip.ae
Residence visa, per personnot yet confirmedlp.srtip.ae
Medical and Emirates ID, per personnot yet confirmedlp.srtip.ae
Minimum share capitalnot yet confirmednot paid uplp.srtip.ae
VAT (5%)not yet confirmedai.srtip.ae
Sharjah Scientific & Knowledge Feenot yet confirmedai.srtip.ae
Workspace
First Step Hi-Tech Officenot yet confirmedSRTIP, Sharjah · quota rule not stated · source
Maktabi Co-Working Spacenot yet confirmedSRTIP, Sharjah · quota rule not stated · source
SME Officenot yet confirmedSRTIP, Sharjah · quota rule not stated · source
Ecosystem Officenot yet confirmedSRTIP, Sharjah · quota rule not stated · source
Reseller prices seen against the official line
BusinessDubai.aenot quotedZero Visa Licensesource
What a missing number means
The line stays visible and reads not yet confirmed. A figure the research records but the verification pass has not proven is never shown, and never becomes a zero.
Company and licence types
Company types
- not researched
Licence types
- Trading License
Import, export, distribution, stocking, warehousing of products specified on the license and other trading activities. - Service License
Management and economic consulting, marketing services, logistical support (cargo/freight forwarding), restaurants, retail food outlets, catering, travel agencies and similar service activities.
How the authority processes it
Each step names who holds it. Days are the authority's published figure or a gap.
- step 1 · days gapChoose business activity and license typeApplicant
- step 2 · days gapReserve trade nameApplicant via SRTIP digital portal
- step 3 · days gapPrepare required documentsApplicant
- step 4 · days gapSubmit application via digital portalApplicant
- step 5 · days gapPayment and license issuanceSRTIP
- step 6 · days gapResident visa and Emirates ID issuance (if applicable)SRTIP / Immigration
The authority's portal
NameSRTIP Digital Portal
Who filespublic
Fully onlineYes
E-signaturenot stated
API or integrationnone mentioned
Partner programmenot stated
Selling to the UAE mainland
Yes, through the dual licensing facility which enables free zone companies to extend business to the UAE mainland while operating from the free zone office.
Corporate tax
0% corporate tax on qualifying income for Qualifying Free Zone Persons that meet substance and activity requirements under Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022. Non-qualifying income and profits above AED 375,000 are subject to 9% corporate tax. Qualifying status is conditional and requires audited financial statements.
Documents the authority asks for
Individual shareholder
- Passport copy (coloured scan, valid at least 6 months)
- Passport-size photograph (white background)
- Proof of residency address (utility bill or bank statement dated within 3 months)
- Completed SRTIP application form
- Business plan
- Memorandum of Association (MoA)
- Emirates ID copy (if UAE resident)
Corporate shareholder
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Board resolution
- Audited financial statements
- Passport copies of authorised signatories
- Passport-size photographs of authorised signatories
- Proof of address for authorised signatories
- Completed SRTIP application form
- Business plan
- Memorandum of Association (MoA)
After the licence
Financial year, audit, corporate tax, VAT, UBO and renewal, as the authority states them.
Financial year
Audit and financial statements
Audited accounts requiredYessource
Who mustAll companies for licence renewal; QFZP entities for corporate tax compliancesource
Submission deadlinenot yet confirmedsource
Approved auditor listYessource
Fee or penalty (AED)not yet confirmedsource
NotesSRTIP accepts audit reports only from its own list of accredited auditors for licence renewal (since 15 Jan 2024). QFZP audit mandatory under Ministerial Decision No. 84 of 2025 regardless of revenue.source
VAT
Corporate tax
Registration deadlinenot yet confirmedsource
QFZP conditionsFive conditions: free zone registration, adequate substance, qualifying income, de minimis (non-qualifying income ≤5% of total revenue or AED 5M, whichever lower), no election out. Qualifying activities per MD 229/2025. Failure leads to 9% tax and 5-year lockout.source
Return deadline9 months after financial year-end9 months after financial year-endsource
Late registration penalty (AED)not yet confirmedsource
UBO, ESR and AML
Licence renewal
Banking
Accounting records
Annual obligations
How we file it
Internal view of the authority's channels and screens. It is what a filing integration has to work against, not a promise that the filing is live. integration source
Application channels
SRTIP Digital Portalno URLwho can use: Founders and authorized partnerslogin: Account creation required; secure loginFully digital submission, real-time tracking, no in-person visits for initial setup. Partners may use the same portal or a dedicated interface.source
Agent or partner programme
Existsyes
NameSRTIP Accelerator Partner Program
Fees0
Commission or discountnot stated
How to applyFill out application form at https://www.srtipacc.ae/become-a-channel-partner/ or email
Contactnot stated
RequirementsRegister interest via online form or email; Sign Authorized Partner Agreement; Submit copy of Trade License or equivalent
Screens inside the portal
- step 1Trade name reservationApplicant or authorized representativeinputs: Proposed trade names
- step 2Initial approvalApplicant or authorized representativeinputs: Shareholder/director details, Business activitiesuploads: Passport copies of shareholders/directors, Proof of residency address, Business plan / project summary, Third-party approvals (if regulated activity), Parent company documents (if subsidiary)
- step 3Approval of the action planApplicant or authorized representativeuploads: Detailed action plan / business plan
- step 4Resolution and ratificationApplicant or authorized representativeuploads: Board resolution (notarized and legalized), Memorandum and Articles of Association
- step 5Memorandum of AssociationApplicant or authorized representativeuploads: Signed Memorandum of Association
- step 6Approval of the lease contractApplicant or authorized representativeuploads: Signed lease agreement
- step 7Apply and obtain a licenseSRTIP licensing department
- step 8Resident visa and Emirates ID card issuanceApplicant or authorized representativeinputs: Visa application detailsuploads: Passport copies, Photos
Formats, signatures, payment
Document formatsEnglish; Arabic; Translated and legalized if other languages
Signatures and identitySpecimen signatures of shareholders/directors required; original notarized documents may need physical submission; e-signatures possibly accepted for some steps; physical presence may be required for certain signatures (e.g., amendments).
PaymentInvoice generated in portal; payment can be made online or at cashier. Package fees from AED 5,500.
Status trackingReal-time tracking via SRTIP Digital Portal with updates.
API or bulk filingNo API or bulk submission facility mentioned.
After the licence, onlineResidency visa application; Emirates ID issuance; Corporate bank account opening support
Automation risks
- Physical submission of original notarized documents may be required
- Presence for signatures on certain documents (e.g., amendments) may be needed
- Payment at cashier may require offline step
- Manual review of business plan and documents
Open integration gaps
- Exact portal URL not provided
- API availability not mentioned
- Detailed payment methods (credit card, bank transfer) not specified
- Whether e-signatures are accepted for all documents unclear
- Partner commission structure not disclosed
- Contact email for partner program not provided
What we still do not know about SRTIP
The research names its own holes. They stay on the page until a source fills them.
Prices
- Renewal fees not published for any package
- Individual breakdown of registration, licence, establishment card, immigration card, visa, medical/Emirates ID fees not available
- Medical test fee inclusion in One/Two Visa All-Inclusive packages not confirmed
- Corporate tax registration cost not published (mandatory, not included in SPARK Starter)
- Coworking/office space prices not published
- Visa quota allocation for coworking/office options not specified
- Minimum share capital stated as 'no mandated paid-up capital for most licences' but not quantified; industrial/regulated activities may differ
Structure and process
- Company types (e.g., FZE, FZC, branch) are not specified in the provided sources.
- Portal URL is not explicitly provided; the main website is https://srtip.ae/ but the direct portal link is missing.
- No information on bank account opening support or requirements.
- No information on renewal process, fees, or compliance requirements.
- Typical days for individual process steps (except license issuance) are not specified; only total 7-10 working days is given.
- Partner/agent program details and how to become an agent are not mentioned.
- Esignature capabilities are not mentioned.
- Physical visit requirements for visa stamping or other post-setup steps are not detailed.
Compliance
- Financial year rule not found
- Audit submission deadline not specified
- Corporate tax registration deadline and late registration penalty not found
- ESR, UBO, AML obligations not covered
- Visa and labour obligations not covered
- Banking information not covered
- Deregistration process not covered
- Licence renewal late penalty not found
- Annual obligation costs not specified
Sources
Everything above was read from these pages. The read date is on each line.
AI SRTIPhttps://ai.srtip.ae/read 2026-10-20
GOVERNMENT OF SHARJAHhttps://hfza.ae/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/HFZA_Implementing_Rules_FZC_rev_11_01_16.pdfread 2026-10-20
SPARK – STRIPhttps://lp.srtip.ae/start-your-business/read 2026-10-20
Rules & Regulationshttps://signup.srtip.ae/company-license-two-visa-all-inclusiveread 2026-10-20
Setup Business in Sharjah | SRTIP Free Zonehttps://srtip.ae/freezone-business-setup/read 2026-10-20
Business Setup in Sharjah Free Zone | SRTIP Fast & Flexiblehttps://srtip.ae/go-global-from-sharjahs-innovation-hub/read 2026-10-20
Establishing Companies & Institutions - SRTI Parkhttps://srtip.ae/rules-regulations/establishing-companies-institutions/read 2026-10-20
SRTIP Free Zone Licence 2026: Packages, Visas, Cost, Taxhttps://www.businessdubai.ae/blogs/srtip-free-zone-setupread 2026-10-20