The following are the key advantages that Hamriyah Free Zone offers:

  • Strategic location to access global markets;

  • Access to the UAE and GCC markets;

  • Attractive investment incentives;

  • Abundant and inexpensive energy;

  • Developed infrastructure;

  • Land for lease for investor development;

  • Purpose-built office accommodation, warehousing and factory units;

  • Three seaports, international airport;

  • Favourable low-cost living conditions; and

  • Low labour costs.

  • 100 per cent foreign company ownership is allowed;

  • 100 per cent import and export tax exemption;

  • 100 per cent exemption from all commercial levies;

  • 100 per cent repatriation of capital and profits allowed;

  • 25-year renewable leases available.

  • No corporate profits tax

  • No personal income tax

  • Adequate energy supply;

  • Surplus labour supply;

  • Ample transportation and shipping linkages ;

  • Flexible management approach to help build your business;

  • Simple licensing procedures;

  • Environmentally-friendly free zone;

  • Stable political, economic environment;

  • Stable currency - the UAE dirham is linked to the US Dollar.

  • Quick and simple procedure for approval of license applications;

  • Recruitment and sponsorship of personnel, and procurement of visas;

  • No restrictions or quotas for personnel recruitment;

  • Access to Internet and e-mail, secretarial services, postal address, vehicle registration services, driving licences, etc.

    Also, the UAE is a member of the World Trade Organisation and the Berne Convention on intellectual property rights protection, demonstrating the national commitment to the integrity of foreign investments.