Sharjah
HEALTHCARE CITY
About Sharjah Healthcare City
Your Gateway to Health and Wellness Excellence
Established in 2012 Sharjah Healthcare City (SHCC) is one of the largest free zones in all of Sharjah that is focused on advancing the healthcare sector in the emirate. Regulated by the Sharjah Health Authority this free zone is a premier provider of advanced healthcare services in the region. Thanks to its top-notch infrastructure it is also geared towards research and development in the health care sector.
Among its first-class facilities, you can find state-of-the-art hospitals, specialized clinics, diagnostic centers, wellness centers, complementary and alternative medical centers (CAM), rehabilitation centers, hospitality centers, research centers, educational institutes, and pharmacies. All of whom are ripe are experiencing immense growth and are ripe for further investment.
In addition to the many healthcare-related services it provides the zone is also known for its high quality of life, which is necessary for the optimal performance of the thousands of skilled and trained professionals that work and reside in the zone. This is why the zone has plenty of educational institutions, support services, and retail establishments, but most importantly cultural richness, and a family-friendly atmosphere
Why Sharjah Healthcare City?
Sharjah is the only emirate in UAE that borders all other emirates and this makes the location perfect for people from all around UAE and the greater region to travel to and get quality healthcare, resulting in SHCC being one of the major medical tourism destinations in all of UAE.
In addition to this Sharjah Healthcare City (SHCC) is a free zone, meaning companies do not pay any taxes and retain complete ownership of their business in the zone and the Sharjah Healthcare City License can be acquired very easily and quickly. Also, with so many businesses operating in the zone, it is easy for new ones to network, get new suppliers, and make new clients.
Benefits of Setting Up a Business in Sharjah Healthcare City
CAM Centers
In addition to traditional healthcare centers and hospitals, SHCC also has complementary and alternative medical centers like homeopathy, ayurveda, and ancient Chinese medicine.
Research Centers
Office spaces and labs can be leased in complementary and alternative medical centers for research and development and testing of healthcare products.
Medical Tourism
SHCC is one of the fastest-growing medical tourism sites, with hundreds of thousands of people visiting every year, making it an ideal place for new businesses to set up.
Repatriation of Revenue
Being a free zone, businesses in Sharjah Healthcare City (SHCC) can repatriate capital and profits to their countries of origin if they want to.
Sharjah Healthcare City License
Any query you may have regarding licensing in the zone can be answered under a single roof and the process to get the license is quick and hassle-free.
Business Activities in Sharjah Healthcare City
Most business activities in the zone are related to healthcare and that is why the zone is home to many hospitals, specialized clinics, diagnostic centers, wellness centers, complementary and alternative medical centers (CAM), rehabilitation centers, and pharmacies. In addition to these, there is a huge focus on research and education as well and that is there are also plenty of research centers and educational and training institutes.