Why choose SPARK (SRTIP)?

SPARK, formerly Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park (SRTIP), is Sharjah's free zone for research, technology and innovation. It was rebranded in October 2025 and focuses on R&D, environmental tech, digital, water, renewables and smart manufacturing, with an accelerator and an AI centre opened in 2026.

Key benefits

  • 100% foreign ownership.
  • 1,500+ activities, with general trading and standard activities combinable.
  • Accelerator programmes and an innovation-focused community.
  • 4 km from Sharjah International Airport and about 20 km from DXB.
  • UAE corporate tax is 9% on taxable profit above AED 375,000. A company that meets the Qualifying Free Zone Person rules can pay 0% on qualifying income; this is conditional, not automatic, and requires audited financial statements.

SPARK (SRTIP) costs in 2026

  • List prices: zero visa from AED 5,500; one visa from AED 13,990; two visas from AED 17,795, each with 5 activities.
  • Limited-time SPARK offer: Starter packages from AED 3,999 (no visa), AED 10,990 (1 visa) and AED 14,695 (2 visas); Growth and Elite tiers add corporate tax registration and bookkeeping.
  • Workspace: co-working, hi-tech offices and SME offices for larger visa quotas.

Promotional pricing has no published end date, so we confirm the current offer before you commit. With CorpWise you get a clean starting cost breakdown before you commit.

How to set up a company in SPARK (SRTIP)

  1. Choose your package and activities: Starter, Growth or Elite.
  2. Choose your entity: FZE or FZC.
  3. Submit documents: passport copy, photo and activity details.
  4. Receive your licence: SPARK quotes 7 to 10 working days from application.
  5. Process visas: establishment card, entry permit or status change, medical test, Emirates ID and stamping. You need to be in the UAE for the medical and biometrics.

Who is SPARK (SRTIP) best for?

Tech startups, R&D companies, clean energy and environmental businesses, and founders who want an innovation ecosystem at Sharjah prices.

SPARK (SRTIP) FAQs

Is SRTIP the same as SPARK?

Yes. SRTIP rebranded as SPARK in October 2025; the legal entity is unchanged.

How much does SPARK cost?

List prices start from AED 5,500 with no visa. A limited-time Starter offer starts from AED 3,999.

How long does setup take?

SPARK quotes 7 to 10 working days from application to licence.

Is corporate tax registration included?

Only on the Growth and Elite tiers of the current offer.

Free zone fees change and are set by each authority. Figures are general guidance based on the authority's published information at the time of writing; where an authority does not publish prices we say so. We confirm current pricing for your activity and visa count before you proceed.