Sharjah SPark / SRTIP

Sharjah SRTIP Free-Zone Company Formation

Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park offers business setup for technology and innovation activities. Compare a no-visa company licence with visa-bearing and office-supported options, and check whether a proposed brokerage activity belongs under a different financial regulator.

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Regulatory and pricing note. SRTIP technology and free-zone licences do not automatically allow client FX execution, OTC derivatives brokerage or holding retail client money. Tax 0% is conditional, not universal.

Detailed package comparison

Compare packages, scope, included documents and exclusions

Sharjah SRTIP buyer guide with six commercially distinct company/visa/office packages, granular authority versus service fees, permitted trading technology activities, real workplace evidence and UAE tax conditions.

Comparison figures are third-party publicly displayed prices observed on 26 October 2026, not MT5 Broker Setup's confirmed selling prices or statutory regulator invoices. Inclusions, tax, applicability, currency and service availability must be validated in a current written proposal.

Entry reference

Zero visa

USD 2,500 example

Technology or consultancy founder not requiring UAE residence sponsorship

Scope and deliverables to compare

Trade name and initial activity screening
Eligible SRTIP company licence application
Up to five activities if confirmed by authority offer
Shareholder/UBO filing pack
First-year lease/registered office as stated in package
Bank application readiness checklist
Renewal and visa-upgrade options

Not automatically included

No immigration visa, brokerage regulator licence, banking approval or MT5 licence bundled by default.

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Package option 2

Investor visa

USD 3,000–3,500 example

Incorporation plus entrepreneur's residence application

Scope and deliverables to compare

Base corporate licence and documents
Visa quota review, immigration card
Investor visa case preparation
Emirates ID and medical stages
Entry/status-change guidance
Banking KYC and beneficial owner pack
First-year renewal/visa expiry calendar

Not automatically included

Only actual written authority quotation determines number of visas, insurance/medical and immigration expenses.

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Package option 3

General trading

USD 3,000 example

Commercial services and eligible goods/e-commerce businesses

Scope and deliverables to compare

Corporate registration package
Permitted commercial activity classification
Trade licence and authorised office use
Import/export feasibility screening
Bank/PSP application documentation
VAT and customs registration assessment
Registered ownership documentation

Not automatically included

General trading does not mean regulated dealing in financial instruments.

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Package option 4

Multi-year corporate licence

From USD 3,800 example

Eligible business seeking several-year renewal schedule

Scope and deliverables to compare

Activity and visa eligibility review
Longer validity subject to authority package
Corporate formation paperwork
Lease/desk entitlement verification
Payments and total-year fee schedule
Corporate tax compliance checklist
Future amendment support estimate

Not automatically included

Verify whether quoted payment covers years one–three, office, visas and future amendments.

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Package option 5

Premium office add-on

USD 500–1,000 example

Occupiers requiring upgraded workspace or additional substance

Scope and deliverables to compare

Co-working/flexi desk/office options
Lease eligibility and occupancy terms
Access, facilities and lease period quotation
Landlord consent and use limitations
Evidence requirements for banks and vendors
Office expansion options
Renewal charges

Not automatically included

Optional commercial premises cannot guarantee broker regulator or MetaQuotes licence approval.

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Package option 6

Employee visa add-on

AED 1,000 reference

Additional company staff sponsorship

Scope and deliverables to compare

Visa quota eligibility screening
Employee KYC and contract pack
Immigration application assistance
Emirates ID/medical step schedule
Insurance/establishment card clarification
Expiry and cancellation procedures
Per-employee budget breakdown

Not automatically included

A vendor price teaser may exclude substantive government and medical charges; get a complete invoice.

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Delivery scope

What the implementation can include

Exact deliverables depend on the entity type, permitted activity and written engagement with any registered agent, lawyer or regulator.

Zero-visa corporate package

Trade licence, standard business activity, registration, first-year corporate filings.

Investor/employee visa add-ons

Quotas, medical/immigration/establishment items and total employee costs shown separately.

General trading and multi-activity

Choose only activities expressly approved by authority; brokerage dealing is separate.

Office and desk solutions

Flexi-desk, physical office and multi-year lease options by approval.

Sharjah authority filing

Name reservation, KYC, proof of address, corporate docs and issuance confirmation.

After launch

Renewal, VAT/corporate tax, compliance, banking onboarding and lease verification.

Cost of formation and licensing

Sharjah SRTIP Free-Zone Company Formation: pricing breakdown

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Prices are indicative independent market examples or authority schedules where explicitly identified, not an accepted or binding offer from MT5 Broker Setup. Legal, filing, capital, office and renewal charges are not interchangeable.

Line item	Basis / example	Our quote status
No-visa base company package	Observed public market example USD 2,500	Not our guaranteed offer
Investor-visa package	Observed third-party example USD 3,000	Authority/immigration fees may differ
General trading activity	Observed third-party example USD 3,800	Only if permitted and formally quoted

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Service-by-service costs

Optional services, document fees and recurring charges

These line items matter when comparing full first-year versus renewal budgets. Figures marked as examples are not guaranteed quotes; a current proposal will identify actual vendor fees, government charges and recurring commitments separately.

General trading activity

USD 3,000 provider package reference

Check actual allowed activity list; not a regulated FX licence.

Investor visa

USD 3,000–3,500 reference package

Includes company terms only as written in latest provider agreement.

Multi-year trade licence

From USD 3,800 reference

Verify years covered, office, renewals and activity restrictions.

Office upgrade

USD 500–1,000 reference

Lease and property rights must be genuine.

Additional employee visa

AED 1,000 published teaser

Medical, Emirates ID, insurance and authority extras may be excluded.

Additional activity

Authority tariff

Adds only activities specifically approved on official trade licence.

Office/warehouse or plot

Landlord quote

Land-use restrictions and substance proof differ from flexi-desk.

Tax/visa annual support

Professional quote

Corporate tax, VAT, labour and immigration compliance handled by authorised agents.

What to budget after the first invoice

Continuing obligation	How it affects the cost and go-live
Trade licence and lease renewal	Quote first-year and all subsequent-year licence/office fees, not only start-up marketing amount.
Visa and Emirates ID expiry	Medical, insurance and family/dependant eligibility reviewed separately.
UAE corporate tax	Qualifying Free Zone Person criteria, qualifying income and registration/filing requirements.
VAT, customs and accounting	Depends on goods, thresholds, client country, activities and branch structure.
Activity code and scope changes	The licensed activity and financial-services boundary must remain truthful as the business evolves.
Real premises, data and UBO records	Keep office occupancy, bank onboarding documents, controllers and corporate filings current.

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Incorporation, licensing and KYC readiness

Documents and evidence to prepare before applying

A complete application does not consist only of a passport and company name. Exact certification, translation, expiry windows, financial proof and applicant eligibility come from the appointed registered agent or relevant authority. Do not submit false or altered evidence.

Passport, photo and shareholder personal details

All owners and key managers, valid travel documents and required identity forms.

Existing UAE visa or status

For residents; Emirates ID, immigration history and sponsor details if applicable.

Proposed company names and selected activities

At least multiple options and exact software/consultancy/trade business descriptions.

Business plan and transaction description

Client jurisdictions, revenue, service delivery model and office staffing.

Shareholder register and UBO disclosure

Trace legal owners to natural-person beneficiaries including foreign companies.

Board resolution and incorporation documents

For corporate shareholders, notarisation/legalisation may be required.

Premises, desk and visa selection

Number of employees, intended physical presence, landlord/authority requirements.

Source of funds / KYC for banking

Owner statements, business funding, counterparties and expected turnover evidence.

Who is this service suitable for?

Business models, ideal uses and important boundaries

Forex CRM SaaS firm

Genuine development/support activity may suit eligible technology free-zone licensing.

MT5 hosting and API company

Technology scope, data infrastructure, export controls and genuine software authorisation.

B2B broker consultancy

Planning and implementation distinct from providing financial services.

Prop software operator

Simulated evaluation versus regulated investment decisions require independent analysis.

Retail forex dealing

SRTIP trade licence alone cannot authorise taking client deposits or managing positions.

Regional sales/support office

Visa, premises, employees, payroll, KYC and cross-border customer rules matter.

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Implementation stages

Process, documentation and handover

1
Check business activities against SRTIP current catalogue
2
Compare zero-visa and investor-visa total-year budgets
3
Gather shareholding, business plan, passport and UBO records
4
Confirm licence, desk/office, tax and visa line items
5
Submit formation pack through authorised channel
6
Verify issued licence and prepare corporate banking/renewals

Real implementation checklist

From initial assessment to verified handover

The milestones below describe what needs to be verified by the appropriate registered agent, legal adviser, authority, bank or platform provider before declaring the work complete.

Confirm software vs regulated business

Choose exact allowed activities and avoid claiming the trade licence permits brokerage.

Compare package documents

Ask for official fee schedule, visas, immigration, office/lease and year-two renewals.

Submit shareholder KYC

Documents, ownership, corporate papers, source of funds and activity description.

Company approval and licence issuance

Review authority records, invoice and granted business activity before payment of final stage.

Office and immigration readiness

Complete lease, establishment card, medical, Emirates ID and banking materials as applicable.

Operate compliantly and renew

Corporate tax, accounting, staff, data systems, third-party technology licences and annual deadlines.

Existing companies and ongoing service

Transfers, amendments and continuing support

Existing UAE entity amendment

Check whether activity, shareholder, visa or address changes require formal authority approval.

Office upgrade

Replace temporary desk with true permitted premises where counterparties demand them.

Visa quota growth

Estimate staff counts, immigration file and licensing activity restrictions.

Moving from non-regulated to regulated activities

Independent financial-authority licensing rather than simply adding a technology trade activity.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I launch a live MT5 retail forex broker under an SRTIP software licence?

No automatic authorisation follows from company formation. Retail forex/derivatives execution requires a separate legal permissions assessment.

Is zero UAE tax unconditional in Sharjah?

No. UAE qualifying free-zone regime has specific substance and qualifying-income conditions.

Does a flexi-desk prove physical office substance?

Not necessarily. Regulator, bank, MetaQuotes and payment partners may require a genuine office, personnel and separate evidence.

What does the no-visa package really include?

Public provider examples mention a licence and lease for permitted activities, but details such as banking acceptance, activity count and address rights depend on an actual authority offer.

Can a technology licence serve UAE retail forex traders?

Not as a substitute for regulated investment permissions. Define the regulated activity and obtain the appropriate legal advice.

Do I need to visit UAE for an investor visa?

Incorporation may be remote, but medical testing, biometrics and some immigration steps may require attendance.

Is AED 1,000 the all-in cost of an employee visa?

Not necessarily; published add-on examples may omit authority, medical, Emirates ID and insurance costs.

How do I choose between an office and flexi-desk?

Ask the eventual bank, software licensor, insurer and any regulator what evidence of genuine premises and staffing they require.

Can I amend company activity after registration?

Often possible through authority process, but fees, approvals and supporting documentation depend on the intended activity.

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