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Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park Free Zone (SRTIP)

مجمع الشارقة للبحوث والتكنولوجيا والابتكار

SRTIP publishes 17 current packages, the lowest without stated conditions at AED 3,999 for year 1, offers up to 2 visas in a published package and states incorporation in 7 days (checked 2026-10-24).

Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park Free Zone (SRTIP) is a technology and general business free zone in Sharjah, licensed by Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTIP) Free Zone Authority, established in 2016.

Official sources onlyOfficial site ↗

Key facts

Solo, no visa · year 1
AED 3,999
SPARK Starter – 0 visas (limited-time pricing)
Founder + 1 visa · year 1
AED 10,990
SPARK Starter – 1 visa (limited-time pricing)
Team, 3 visas · year 1
Not published
No published package for 3 visas with this office type. Three residence visas, flexi-desk or small office.
Lowest package, any size
AED 3,999
SPARK Starter – 0 visas (limited-time pricing) · packages with stated conditions excluded
Licence fee from
AED 3,999
Largest visa quota
2
In a published package
Minimum office
Not published
Incorporation
7 days
As stated by the zone
Min. share capital
Not published
General trading
Yes
VAT Designated Zone
No
FTA list
Annual audit
Yes

Verified on 2026-10-24 from lp.srtip.ae, srtip.ae, tax.gov.ae.

Figures as published by the zone. “Not published” means no official source states it. Scenario prices are the published package closest to each set-up: solo, no visa = one founder, no residence visa, no office beyond a desk or virtual address, one activity; founder + 1 visa = one founder with one residence visa, flexi-desk or virtual office; team, 3 visas = three residence visas, flexi-desk or small office.

Published packages

Lowest priceFits: Solo, no visa

SPARK Starter – 0 visas (limited-time pricing)

AED 3,999year 1

0 visas · 3 activities

  • Licence & lease agreement
  • Co-working space access
  • Tax consultation
  • Corporate bank account opening assistance
  • SPARK events and webinar access
  • SPARK Loyalty Program
  • Up to 1 shareholder
  • Mix & match: GT + Standard activities
  • Not included: Corporate tax registration
  • Not included: Accounting & bookkeeping
Renewal not publishedSource ↗

SPARK Growth – 0 visas (limited-time pricing)

AED 6,499year 1

0 visas · 5 activities

  • Licence & lease agreement
  • Co-working space access
  • Tax consultation
  • Corporate bank account opening assistance
  • SPARK events and webinar access
  • SPARK Loyalty Program
  • Corporate tax registration
  • Up to 5 shareholders
  • Mix & match: GT + Standard activities
  • Not included: Accounting & bookkeeping
  • Not included: Security approval, immigration card, e-channel, entry permit & EID
  • Not included: Status change & medical test fee (not listed for Starter)
Renewal not publishedSource ↗

SPARK Elite – 0 visas (limited-time pricing)

AED 8,499year 1

0 visas · 5 activities

  • Licence & lease agreement
  • Co-working space access
  • Tax consultation
  • Corporate bank account opening assistance
  • SPARK events and webinar access
  • SPARK Loyalty Program
  • Corporate tax registration
  • Accounting & bookkeeping (up to 25 transactions/year)
  • Up to 5 shareholders
  • Mix & match: GT + Standard activities
  • Not included: Security approval, immigration card, e-channel, entry permit & EID
  • Not included: Status change & medical test fee (not listed for Starter)
Renewal not publishedSource ↗
Fits: Founder + 1 visa

SPARK Starter – 1 visa (limited-time pricing)

AED 10,990year 1

1 visa · 3 activities

  • Licence & lease agreement
  • Co-working space access
  • Tax consultation
  • Corporate bank account opening assistance
  • SPARK events and webinar access
  • SPARK Loyalty Program
  • Security approval, immigration card, e-channel, entry permit & Emirates ID
  • Up to 1 shareholder
  • Mix & match: GT + Standard activities
  • Not included: Corporate tax registration
  • Not included: Accounting & bookkeeping
  • Not included: Status change & medical test fee (not listed for Starter)
Renewal not publishedSource ↗

SPARK Growth – 1 visa (limited-time pricing)

AED 14,010year 1

1 visa · 5 activities

  • Licence & lease agreement
  • Co-working space access
  • Tax consultation
  • Corporate bank account opening assistance
  • SPARK events and webinar access
  • SPARK Loyalty Program
  • Corporate tax registration
  • Security approval, immigration card, e-channel, entry permit & Emirates ID
  • Status change & medical test fee
  • Up to 5 shareholders
  • Mix & match: GT + Standard activities
  • Not included: Accounting & bookkeeping
Renewal not publishedSource ↗

SPARK Elite – 1 visa (limited-time pricing)

AED 16,010year 1

1 visa · 5 activities

  • Licence & lease agreement
  • Co-working space access
  • Tax consultation
  • Corporate bank account opening assistance
  • SPARK events and webinar access
  • SPARK Loyalty Program
  • Corporate tax registration
  • Accounting & bookkeeping (up to 25 transactions/year)
  • Security approval, immigration card, e-channel, entry permit & Emirates ID
  • Status change & medical test fee
  • Up to 5 shareholders
  • Mix & match: GT + Standard activities
Renewal not publishedSource ↗

SPARK Starter – 2 visas (limited-time pricing)

AED 14,695year 1

2 visas · 3 activities

  • Licence & lease agreement
  • Co-working space access
  • Tax consultation
  • Corporate bank account opening assistance
  • SPARK events and webinar access
  • SPARK Loyalty Program
  • Security approval, immigration card, e-channel, entry permit & Emirates ID
  • Up to 1 shareholder
  • Mix & match: GT + Standard activities
  • Not included: Corporate tax registration
  • Not included: Accounting & bookkeeping
  • Not included: Status change & medical test fee (not listed for Starter)
Renewal not publishedSource ↗

SPARK Growth – 2 visas (limited-time pricing)

AED 17,400year 1

2 visas · 5 activities

  • Licence & lease agreement
  • Co-working space access
  • Tax consultation
  • Corporate bank account opening assistance
  • SPARK events and webinar access
  • SPARK Loyalty Program
  • Corporate tax registration
  • Security approval, immigration card, e-channel, entry permit & Emirates ID
  • Status change & medical test fee
  • Up to 5 shareholders
  • Mix & match: GT + Standard activities
  • Not included: Accounting & bookkeeping
Renewal not publishedSource ↗

SPARK Elite – 2 visas (limited-time pricing)

AED 19,400year 1

2 visas · 5 activities

  • Licence & lease agreement
  • Co-working space access
  • Tax consultation
  • Corporate bank account opening assistance
  • SPARK events and webinar access
  • SPARK Loyalty Program
  • Corporate tax registration
  • Accounting & bookkeeping (up to 25 transactions/year)
  • Security approval, immigration card, e-channel, entry permit & Emirates ID
  • Status change & medical test fee
  • Up to 5 shareholders
  • Mix & match: GT + Standard activities
Renewal not publishedSource ↗

Zero Visa Package (Aug 2025)

AED 5,500year 1

0 visas · 5 activities

  • Up to 5 activities (trading, consultancy, services)
  • Registered business address
Renewal not publishedSource ↗

One Visa Package (Aug 2025)

AED 13,990year 1

1 visa · 5 activities

  • 5 activities
  • Emirates ID
  • E-channel registration
Renewal not publishedSource ↗

Two Visa Package (Aug 2025)

AED 17,795year 1

2 visas · 5 activities

  • 5 activities
  • Emirates ID
  • E-channel registration
  • Capacity for two residency visas
Renewal not publishedSource ↗
Conditions apply

SPARK AI Hub Standard Innovators – 0 visa (AI launch offer, first year)

AED 2,225year 1

0 visas · 5 activities

  • Up to 5 AI-related activities
  • Innovation Lounge / SPARK AI Hub access (page: up to 8 hours/day for one company representative)
  • Business setup support
  • Not included: 5% VAT
  • Not included: AED 10 Sharjah Scientific & Knowledge Fee
  • Not included: Additional activities at standard SPARK fees
Renews AED 5,500Source ↗
Conditions apply

SPARK AI Hub Standard Innovators – 1 visa (AI launch offer, first year)

AED 3,500year 1

1 visa · 5 activities

  • Up to 5 AI-related activities
  • Innovation Lounge / SPARK AI Hub access (page: up to 8 hours/day for one company representative)
  • Business setup support
  • Not included: 5% VAT
  • Not included: AED 10 Sharjah Scientific & Knowledge Fee
  • Not included: Additional activities at standard SPARK fees
Renews AED 7,000Source ↗
Conditions apply

SPARK AI Hub Standard Innovators – 2 visa (AI launch offer, first year)

AED 4,000year 1

2 visas · 5 activities

  • Up to 5 AI-related activities
  • Innovation Lounge / SPARK AI Hub access (page: up to 8 hours/day for one company representative)
  • Business setup support
  • Not included: 5% VAT
  • Not included: AED 10 Sharjah Scientific & Knowledge Fee
  • Not included: Additional activities at standard SPARK fees
Renews AED 8,000Source ↗
Conditions apply

SPARK AI Hub Standard Innovators – 3 visa (AI launch offer, first year)

AED 4,500year 1

3 visas · 5 activities

  • Up to 5 AI-related activities
  • Innovation Lounge / SPARK AI Hub access (page: up to 8 hours/day for one company representative)
  • Business setup support
  • Not included: 5% VAT
  • Not included: AED 10 Sharjah Scientific & Knowledge Fee
  • Not included: Additional activities at standard SPARK fees
Renews AED 9,000Source ↗
Conditions apply

SPARK AI Hub Standard Innovators – 4 visa (AI launch offer, first year)

AED 6,250year 1

4 visas · 5 activities

  • Up to 5 AI-related activities
  • Innovation Lounge / SPARK AI Hub access (page: up to 8 hours/day for one company representative)
  • Business setup support
  • Not included: 5% VAT
  • Not included: AED 10 Sharjah Scientific & Knowledge Fee
  • Not included: Additional activities at standard SPARK fees
Renews AED 12,500Source ↗

Verified on 2026-10-24 from lp.srtip.ae.

Packages differ in what they include; compare visas, office and fees before choosing.

Identity and legal basis

Official name (Arabic)
مجمع الشارقة للبحوث والتكنولوجيا والابتكار ↗
Former, merged or alternative names
SRTIP (Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park) ↗
Licensing / regulating authority
Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTIP) Free Zone Authority ↗
Zone type
Technology, General business ↗
Year established
2016 ↗
Official website
srtip.ae ↗
Listed on the Ministry of Economy and Tourism register of free-zone company registrars
Yes ↗
  • Physical locations / campuses: SRTI Park campus next to University City, Sharjah. [1]
  • Distance to nearest international airport: 4 km. [2]
  • Public contact email: info@srtip.ae. [3]
  • Public contact phone: +971 6 502 2000. [3]
  • Number of registered companies: 10,000. [4]
  1. [1] srtip.ae · opened 2026-10-24
  2. [2] srtip.ae · opened 2026-10-24
  3. [3] srtip.ae · opened 2026-10-24
  4. [4] srtip.ae · opened 2026-10-24

Verified on 2026-10-24 from srtip.ae, moet.gov.ae, sgmb.ae and 1 more official source.

Business activities

Licence types offered
Trading, General trading, Services / consultancy, Industrial ↗
General trading licence available
Yes ↗
  • Total number of approved activities: 1,500. [1]
  • Activity categories offered: Commercial; Service; Industrial; Consultancy; R&D and innovation-focused permits. [2]
  • Activities included in base licence: 5. [3]
  • Trading and services on one licence: yes. [4]
  • Activities needing another authority's approval: Aviation activities (Sharjah Civil Aviation approval required at renewal); Regulated activities requiring third-party approvals (not itemised). [3]
  1. [1] srtip.ae · opened 2026-10-24
  2. [2] srtip.ae · opened 2026-10-24
  3. [3] srtip.ae · opened 2026-10-24
  4. [4] lp.srtip.ae · opened 2026-10-24

Verified on 2026-10-24 from srtip.ae, lp.srtip.ae.

Cost - year one

Lowest licence fee (zero-visa)
AED 3,999 ↗
  • Visa fees: Per visa: government & admin fees AED 4,675 (security deposit, immigration card, e-channel); processing costs AED 3,790 (excludes medical insurance and status change fees, which vary). [1]
  • Extras included: Co-working space access; Tax consultation; Corporate bank account opening assistance; SPARK events and webinars access; SPARK Loyalty Program; Corporate tax registration (Growth and Elite); Accounting & bookkeeping up to 25 transactions/year (Elite). [2]
  1. [1] srtip.ae · opened 2026-10-24
  2. [2] lp.srtip.ae · opened 2026-10-24

Verified on 2026-10-24 from lp.srtip.ae, srtip.ae.

Cost - ongoing

  • Renewal costs more than the first-year price: yes. [1]
  • Fee for shareholder change: AED 5,000. [2]
  • Fee for name change: AED 5,000. [3]
  • Current promotions and expiry: SPARK Starter/Growth/Elite packages from AED 3,999, marked 'limited time', no end date shown (lp.srtip.ae); SPARK AI Hub: discounted first-year Standard Innovators packages for new AI companies (0 visa AED 2,225 vs standard 5,500); SRTIP blog says applications before 30 April 2026, ai.srtip.ae still shows the offer with no date. [4]
  1. [1] ai.srtip.ae · opened 2026-10-24
  2. [2] srtip.ae · opened 2026-10-24
  3. [3] srtip.ae · opened 2026-10-24
  4. [4] lp.srtip.ae · opened 2026-10-24

Verified on 2026-10-24 from srtip.ae, ai.srtip.ae, lp.srtip.ae.

Visas and residency

  • Visa quota rule: Quota follows the package/facility: SPARK packages 0-2 visas; SME Office (20-27 sqm, furnished) up to 8 visas; Ecosystem Office (50-80 sqm) 10+ visas. [1]
  • Investor / partner visa available: yes. [2]
  • Employee visa available: yes. [2]
  • Golden Visa support: Setup page partner services include immigration support with guidance on residency options including Golden Visas. [3]
  • Time in the UAE to keep a visa valid: Sponsor may cancel the residence visa of an employee who stays outside the UAE more than 6 months (180 days). [2]
  • Visa process can start before the founder arrives: no. [2]
  1. [1] srtip.ae · opened 2026-10-24
  2. [2] srtip.ae · opened 2026-10-24
  3. [3] srtip.ae · opened 2026-10-24

Verified on 2026-10-24 from srtip.ae.

Office and facilities

Office / facility types
Flexi-desk, Private office, Land plot ↗
  • Flexi-desk access terms: AI Hub package: Innovation Lounge access up to 8 hours/day for one company representative (ai.srtip.ae); the AI blog says 4 hours/week. [1]
  • Land plots for build-to-suit: yes. [2]
  • Meeting rooms, co-working, amenities: Meeting rooms; Event venues (The Colosseum, 39 Clouds, Park Oasis, Innovation Lounge); R&D labs; SoiLab prototyping centre (wood, metal, laser, 3D, electronics); Co-working space. [3]
  1. [1] ai.srtip.ae · opened 2026-10-24
  2. [2] srtip.ae · opened 2026-10-24
  3. [3] srtip.ae · opened 2026-10-24

Verified on 2026-10-24 from srtip.ae, ai.srtip.ae.

Tax status

VAT Designated Zone (per the FTA list)
No ↗
  • Which areas of zone are designated: None – SRTIP is not on the FTA list of designated zones. [1]
  • Help with corporate tax registration: yes. [2]

Corporate-tax statements above come from the zone or from general FTA guidance. The schedule of Free Zones under Cabinet Resolution 54/2023 was not available to this research, and the FTA advises taxpayers to confirm their Free Zone or Designated Zone status with the Free Zone authority. The 0% rate applies only to the Qualifying Income of a Qualifying Free Zone Person that meets all conditions; other income is taxed at the standard rate.

  1. [1] tax.gov.ae · opened 2026-10-24
  2. [2] lp.srtip.ae · opened 2026-10-24

Verified on 2026-10-24 from tax.gov.ae, lp.srtip.ae.

Compliance and reporting

Annual audited financial statements required by the zone
Yes ↗
Beneficial-owner register filing required
Yes ↗
  • Substance requirements enforced by zone: SRTIP's ESR page says licensees carrying on a Relevant Activity must file ESR notification and report under Cabinet Resolution 57/2020; no zone-specific substance rules found. [1]
  • Activities needing anti-money-laundering registration: DNFBPs: auditors, dealers in precious metals and stones, real estate, trust and company service providers (goAML registration). [2]
  • Annual return and renewal documents: Lease & licence renewal application form; Renewal payment proof; Attested certificate of good standing / registration proof (branches) or approved undertaking; Sharjah Civil Aviation approval (aviation activities); Building completion certificate or permit, safety fitness certificate, power & water connection (plot/shell & core lessees); Passport copies with visa page of all shareholders; Passport/ID of authorised representative; Audit report from an SRTIP-accredited audit firm. [3]
  1. [1] srtip.ae · opened 2026-10-24
  2. [2] srtip.ae · opened 2026-10-24
  3. [3] srtip.ae · opened 2026-10-24

Verified on 2026-10-24 from srtip.ae.

Banking

Zone offers bank-account facilitation
Yes ↗

Verified on 2026-10-24 from srtip.ae.

Setup process and speed

Typical incorporation time stated by the zone
7 days ↗
Direct application without an agent
Yes ↗

Verified on 2026-10-24 from srtip.ae.

Operations, ecosystem and flexibility

  • Moving to larger premises: Companies can add activities, upgrade facilities or change legal structure; amendment types include office type change and FZE/FZC conversion. [1]
  • Adding shareholders: Share transfer by application with board resolution; AED 5,000 fee (AED 10,000 + 3% asset transfer for plot lessees); amended documents released 15 days after publication notice. [2]
  1. [1] srtip.ae · opened 2026-10-24
  2. [2] srtip.ae · opened 2026-10-24

Verified on 2026-10-24 from srtip.ae.

Activity fit (our view)

Needs a regulator's approval

  • None

Not offered

  • None

Our assessment from the zone's published licence types. Always confirm your exact activity on the zone's official activity list. Licence types the zone publishes: Trading, General trading, Services / consultancy, Industrial.

Verified on 2026-10-24 from srtip.ae.

Notes and history

  1. Legal basis · 2016

    SRTI Park was established in 2016 by decree of the Ruler of Sharjah; the park's own forms state that it was established under Emiri Decree No. 38 of 2016. The campus is next to University City, Sharjah. [source 1][source 2][source 3]

  2. History · 2023-03-02

    In March 2023 the Ruler of Sharjah issued an Emiri decree on the management of the SRTIP Free Zone Authority, placing it under a board of directors and naming Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi as chairperson of the Authority and its board. [source]

  3. History · 2023-10-10

    A new board of directors, appointed by Emiri Decree No. 48 of 2023, held its first meeting in October 2023 under the chairmanship of Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi. [source]

  4. Good to know · 2024-01-15

    Since 15 January 2024, SRTI Park accepts audit reports for licence renewal only from the audit firms it has authorised, which are listed on its AML compliance page. [source]

  5. Names

    The park uses the brand names 'SRTI Park' and 'SPark' on its website, and its business setup packages are branded SPARK. [source 1][source 2]

Verified on 2026-10-24 from srtip.ae, universitycity.gov.ae, sgmb.ae and 1 more official source.

Questions worth asking

How much does a SRTIP licence cost?

The lowest package SRTIP advertises is AED 3,999 for the first year (SPARK Starter – 0 visas (limited-time pricing)). Packages differ in what they include, so check visas, office and fees before comparing.

How many visas come with a SRTIP package?

The largest visa quota in a package SRTIP publishes is 2. Larger quotas usually need more office space; ask the zone for the rule that applies to you.

How long does SRTIP company setup take?

SRTIP states about 7 days for incorporation. Visas take extra time after the licence is issued.

Can I get a general trading licence in SRTIP?

Yes, SRTIP offers a general trading licence.

Is SRTIP a VAT Designated Zone?

SRTIP does not appear on the Federal Tax Authority's list of VAT Designated Zones.

About this data

Every fact comes from SRTIP's own channels or a UAE government source, linked next to it. Last checked 2026-10-24. Information collected from free-zone authorities and UAE government sources on the dates shown. Fees and rules change; the zone's current schedule prevails. Not legal, tax or financial advice.

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