WhatsApp quoteSAIF Zone is Sharjah's industrial free zone — warehousing, logistics and manufacturing hub, and it has become one of the most practical choices for business owners who want a UAE licence without a large upfront budget. Setting up a company in SAIF Zone gives you 100% ownership, a UAE trade licence and the option to sponsor residence visas for yourself and your family. Hungarians are a community of engineers, doctors, IT professionals and hospitality staff, so the SAIF Zone authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Hungarian applications every day and process them without hesitation. The most common businesses Hungarians open through GoldenKey are in healthcare, IT services, engineering and food exports, although SAIF Zone supports almost any activity.
Why SAIF Zone
Direct connection to Sharjah International Airport cargo terminal. Popular activities in SAIF Zone include manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, import/export and industrial, and most of them can be combined on a single licence.
How SAIF Zone works with GoldenKey
Step 1Consultation and activity selection
GoldenKey starts by confirming your activity is available in SAIF Zone, then agrees the licence category, visa quota and office option with you in writing. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for opening a manufacturing company in the UAE as a Hungarian founder.
Step 2Name reservation and initial approval
On the ground, we submit your preferred trade names to SAIF Zone and secure initial approval, normally within a day or two of submission.
Step 3Document submission and payment
You sign the application and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with SAIF Zone and the authority's licence fee is paid. For opening a manufacturing company in the UAE as a Hungarian founder this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
Once the SAIF Zone licence and company supporting documents are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting.
Documents required
In our experience, gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of opening a manufacturing company in the UAE as a Hungarian founder.
- Educational certificates attested by the Hungary authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
- A bank statement from your Hungary bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- A passport released by Hungary with at least six months' validity
- A police clearance certificate from Hungary if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
Pricing
Importantly, use the table below to compare packages for opening a manufacturing company in the UAE as a Hungarian founder; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. Pricing for opening a manufacturing company in the UAE as a Hungarian founder depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.
Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.
Why the UAE
Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes opening a manufacturing company in the UAE as a Hungarian founder a route to relocation as well as a business decision. The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for opening a manufacturing company in the UAE as a Hungarian founder and makes international pricing simple.
Why GoldenKey
We speak the languages our customers speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for opening a manufacturing company in the UAE as a Hungarian founder. Our quotations for opening a manufacturing company in the UAE as a Hungarian founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening a manufacturing company in the UAE as a Hungarian founder for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly.
If you would like a written quotation for opening a manufacturing company in the UAE as a Hungarian founder, use the form below or message us on WhatsApp and we will respond as soon as possible.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in SAIF Zone?
As we tell every client, most SAIF Zone licences can be released remotely with scanned paperwork and a signed power of attorney. You will need to enter the UAE for the medical test and Emirates ID biometrics when your UAE residence visa is processed.
Can I add more activities to my SAIF Zone licence later?
Yes. SAIF Zone allows activity additions and changes through a licence amendment, which GoldenKey can process in a few working days for a small authority fee.
What is the difference between an FZE and an FZCO in SAIF Zone?
An FZE has one shareholder and an FZCO has two or more. Both offer limited liability and 100% foreign ownership, and the fees in SAIF Zone are usually the same.
Is manufacturing & industrial allowed in SAIF Zone?
Yes. Hungarians can own 100% of a manufacturing company in the UAE. {brand} recommends SAIF Zone for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
Can a Hungarian citizen own 100% of a company in SAIF Zone?
Yes. Hungarians can own the full share capital of a SAIF Zone company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
