Quick Answer: A one-visa SRTIP innovation/tech setup totals roughly AED 25,500–42,000 over three years: AED 10,000–14,000 in year 1, then package renewals of AED 7,750–14,000 per year (assumed within the published AED 12,000–25,000 annual package range, which also covers larger R&D organisations).
Last reviewed: October 2026. Reviewed by: UAE Free Zone Finder setup team.
This worked example applies the rules in our cost estimate methodology. Every figure traces to the published numbers on our SRTIP (Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park) guide (Sharjah); the assumptions below are stated openly, and nothing outside the published package is included.
Assumptions
- Innovation, technology or research-led activity, clearly documented.
- Package with one residence visa.
- Year 1 total from our published shortlist range (AED 10,000–14,000 with 1 visa; licence-only paths start from ~AED 5,500/year).
- SRTIP publishes package costs of AED 12,000–25,000/year for startups, SMEs and R&D organisations; we assume renewal of the same entry package at AED 7,750–14,000 — flagged as an assumption since no separate renewal price is published.
Year 1 — Licence, Visa and Office
| Component | Estimate | Source / note |
|---|---|---|
| Licence package (1 visa) | from ~AED 5,500–8,500 | SRTIP shortlist: licence-only from ~AED 5,500/year |
| Residence visa + establishment costs | balance to AED 10,000–14,000 | Published 1-visa year-1 range |
| Year 1 total | AED 10,000–14,000 | Published shortlist range |
Years 2–3 — Renewals
Timeline and renewal requirements vary by activity classification and approval route. We assume renewal tracks the entry package rate (AED 7,750–14,000/year) within the guide’s AED 12,000–25,000 annual range; confirm activity, office and renewal requirements upfront as flagged on our guide.
| Component | Estimate | Source / note |
|---|---|---|
| Year 2 renewal (assumed, same package) | AED 7,750–14,000 | Assumption within published AED 12,000–25,000 range |
| Year 3 renewal (assumed, same package) | AED 7,750–14,000 | Assumption within published AED 12,000–25,000 range |
3-Year Total
≈ AED 25,500–42,000
Notes and Exclusions
Specialist activities may need authority clarification before submission. SRTIP’s strength is documented tech/innovation activity — useful context when preparing a banking file.
- Excluded from every total: bank minimum-balance deposits and monthly fees, UAE Corporate Tax and VAT, extra visa allocations, office upgrades, mainland access arrangements, attestation/translation and any fines — see the methodology for the full list.
- Authority fees and packages can change without notice; reconfirm in writing at quote stage via a free quote.
- Cross-check this zone against alternatives in our 3-year cost examples hub or the independent cost comparison on our companion site.
All figures are indicative estimates drawn from UAE Free Zone Finder published guides and official free zone authority fee schedules. Authority fees, packages and requirements can change without notice — always confirm your exact quote with the authority before committing. This page is general guidance, not tax or legal advice.