U.S.A. Regional Trade Center Free Zone
U.S.A. Regional Trade Center Authority, Sharjah
Description
The U.S.A. Regional Trade Center (USARTC) Free Zone is a business hub in Sharjah, UAE, established to facilitate U.S. SMEs and industrial brands in sectors like manufacturing, agriculture, export, trading, and services.
| Emirate | Sharjah |
| Contact Info |
Address: Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry Expo Center Complex, Sharjah, UAE
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| Year Established | 2012 |
| License Types | Service License, Trade License |
| License Cost | License costs vary depending on the type and scope of business activities. |
| Formation Cost | Formation costs depend on the chosen business package and facilities. |
| Minimum Capital Requirement | No specific minimum share capital requirement is mentioned. |
| Allowed Business Activities | Manufacturing, Agriculture, Export, Trading, Services |
| Company Legal Structures | Free Zone Establishment (FZE), Free Zone Company (FZC), Branch of a Foreign Company |
| Restricted Activities | Activities conflicting with UAE laws and Islamic morals |
| Investor Visa Cost | Visa costs depend on the business package and number of visas required. |
| Employee Visa Cost | Employee visa costs vary based on the company's requirements and the number of visas. |
| Processing Time (Days) | Processing times vary depending on the business setup package and compliance with requirements. |
| Physical Office Required | Yes |
| Office Space Options | Serviced Offices, Exhibition Facilities, Virtual Offices, Meeting Rooms |
| Office Space Cost | Office space costs depend on the type and size of the facility chosen. |
| Virtual Office Available | Yes |
| Bank Account Assistance | Yes |
| Bank Account Cost | Assistance with bank account opening is provided; costs vary by bank and account type. |
| Governing Laws | Subject to UAE federal laws and regulations. |
| VAT Registration Required | Yes |
| Corporate Tax Applicable | No |
| Annual Audit Required | Yes |
| Renewal Fees | Renewal fees vary based on the license type and business activities. |
| Business Restrictions | Prohibited from engaging in activities outside the scope of licensed operations. |
| Ownership Structure | 100% foreign ownership allowed. |
| Import/Export Restrictions | No No restrictions; businesses benefit from import and export tax exemptions. |
| Benefits | Zero tax culture, No currency restrictions, 100% foreign ownership allowed, Strategic location within the Sharjah Expo Center Complex, Access to exhibition and conference facilities |
| Drawbacks | Specific focus on U.S. companies may limit suitability for non-U.S. businesses. |
| Specific Compliance Requirements | Compliance with UAE labor laws, Adherence to USARTC regulations and guidelines |
