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SRTIP, the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park, runs a free zone for technology and innovation businesses under the SPARK brand. It publishes licence packages, but its own pages carry two different price sets, an offer on its 2026 landing page and older prices in an August 2025 article. This page sets out both, labelled, as checked on 4 October 2026.
SPARK packages on the current offer
| Package | 0 visa (AED) | 1 visa (AED) | 2 visas (AED) | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPARK Starter | 3,999 | 10,990 | 14,695 | 1 shareholder, 3 activities, licence, lease and co-working |
| SPARK Growth | 6,499 | 14,010 | 17,400 | 5 shareholders, 5 activities, licence, lease and co-working |
| SPARK Elite | 8,499 | 16,010 | 19,400 | As Growth, plus bookkeeping for up to 25 transactions a year |
An older SRTIP article from August 2025 lists a zero-visa package at AED 5,500, one visa at AED 13,990 and two visas at AED 17,795. Ask SRTIP which price applies on the day you apply and whether VAT is added.
The AI Hub offer
For artificial intelligence companies, SRTIP’s AI Hub lists standard first-year prices of AED 5,500 with no visa, 7,000 with one, 8,000 with two, 9,000 with three and 12,500 with four, and launch prices of half those amounts for four of the five tiers; the zero-visa launch price is shown as AED 2,225. Prices are for one year, 5% VAT and a AED 10 Sharjah scientific and knowledge fee apply, and standard SPARK fees apply on renewal.
Rules
- Legal forms: FZE, FZC with several shareholders, branch of a local company, branch of a foreign company.
- Capital: no mandated paid-up capital for most licences.
- Offices: SME offices of 20 to 27 square metres with up to 8 visas; ecosystem offices of 50 to 80 square metres with 10 visas or more. Rents are not published.
- Activities: more than 1,500.
- Mainland: SRTIP advertises a dual licence option for free zone and mainland work, without a published fee.
SRTIP against other Sharjah zones
SRTIP’s AED 3,999 offer is lower than the published entry prices of SPC Free Zone (AED 5,750) and SHAMS (AED 5,760), but it is a limited-time offer for technology activities. Compare all Sharjah zones on Sharjah free zone company setup.
What SRTIP does not publish
- The renewal fee.
- Office rents and visa fees per visa.
- The dual licence fee.
- The end date of the offer and whether VAT applies to the package prices.
Other Sharjah free zones we cover: SAIF Zone and Hamriyah Free Zone.
Frequently asked questions
How much is an SRTIP licence?
On SRTIP’s current SPARK offer, the Starter package is AED 3,999 with no visa, AED 10,990 with one visa and AED 14,695 with two. An August 2025 SRTIP article lists AED 5,500, 13,990 and 17,795, so confirm the price on the day.
Is the AED 3,999 SRTIP price permanent?
No. SRTIP describes it as exclusive pricing for a limited time, without an end date.
What does SRTIP offer AI companies?
The AI Hub lists standard first-year prices from AED 5,500 with no visa to 12,500 with four visas, and launch prices of about half, with standard SPARK fees on renewal.
Does SRTIP require share capital?
There is no mandated paid-up capital for most SRTIP licences.
Official references used for context in this article.
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