DET: 8620001 High Risk
Medical Clinic & Healthcare Services
Physical office required
Sharjah Healthcare City (SHCC)
Sharjah Healthcare City (SHCC) is Sharjah’s dedicated medical and wellness freezone, facilitating private hospitals, specialized clinics, and medical research institutes.
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1. Key Freezone Specifications
- Licensing Authority
- Sharjah Healthcare City (SHCC) (SHCC)
- Emirate
- SHARJAH
- License Issuance Timeline
- 7–14 working days
- Residence Visa Timeline
- 7–14 working days
- Virtual Desk / Flexi-Desk
- Available (no lease required)
- Office Threshold
- Required only for 3+ visas
- Warehouses & Industrial Units
- Commercial & desk only
- Paid-Up Share Capital
- Not required on bank deposit (0 AED)
- Annual Audit Requirement
- Mandatory
- Physical Presence Required
- 100% remote company incorporation. 1-day UAE visit required only for Emirates ID biometrics.
2. Cost Breakdown & Tariffs
No Hidden Fees| Cost Item | Purpose | Official Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Company Trade License | Corporate registration & 1-year Flexi desk lease | 18,000 AED |
| Establishment Card (Immigration Card) | Company immigration file registration with GDRFA/ICP for visas | 2,000 AED |
| Residence Visa (Entry Permit + Visa Stamping) | UAE 2-year residence visa government quota & approval | ~3,600 AED / visa |
| VIP Medical & Emirates ID | VIP Medical fitness test + Emirates ID card issuance (2 yrs) | ~1,200 AED / person |
Turnkey Package Estimates:
0 Visas
18,000 AED
Pure license for tax residency or remote contracts
1 Investor Visa
24,800 AED
License + Est. Card + 1 Visa + VIP Medical & EID
2 Residence Visas
29,600 AED
For 2 partners or founder + key employee
3. Banking Assessment & Onboarding
Digital Banking (Digital Bank) Standard
Tier 2: Standard digital compliance review
- • Timeline: opened in 3–7 working days
- • Multi-currency accounts (AED, USD, EUR, GBP) with zero minimum balance
- • Automated KYC verification via official freezone API
Traditional Tier-1 UAE Banks Medium Rating
Emirates NBD, Mashreq, FAB, ADCB
- • Opening timeline: from 2 weeks
- • Requires personal banker meeting and proof of residential address
- • Typical average balance requirement: 25,000–50,000 AED
4. Pros & Considerations
✓ Key Advantages
- • Specialized freezone for healthcare providers, medical clinics, and wellness centres
- • Direct coordination with Sharjah Health Authority (SHA) approvals
- • More cost-effective setup and lease rates than Dubai Healthcare City
- • Land plots and medical office suites tailored for clinical practices
! Important Considerations
- • Medical credentials and clinical licenses require SHA verification
- • Annual audit mandatory
5. Compatible Activities
Top business activities approved for licensing under Sharjah Healthcare City (SHCC)
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