Sharjah Mainland Business Setup

The Sharjah is one of the seven cities of UAE which is also one if the northern emirates in UAE. It is located between Dubai and other emirates. It is also renowned as the cultural capital of the United Arab Emirates which became as a favorite destination for entrepreneurs and investors who are looking for business growth, expansion, and development. Sharjah city offers very good business environment and a well-developed ecosystem that matches the needs of anyone who wants to open a company and setup his dream business in the heart of Sharjah City.

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    Why Choose Sharjah Mainland for Business Setup?

    Sharjah Mainland refers to the jurisdiction that is regulated and licensed by Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD). This jurisdiction operates under the Government of Sharjah which regulates it in terms of licensing, regulation of all kinds of business activities or commercial activities that are conducted within its scope.

    Sharjah Mainland companies are allowed to conduct business anywhere in Sharjah outside of the Free Zone jurisdiction and have full access to the UAE market without any restrictions. They are also eligible to work whether in private or government sectors and partner with them.

    The city of Sharjah has been marked as one of the best and preferred destination by investors and entrepreneurs due to several factors including: Market diversity, strong ecosystems, well-established business environments, availability of facilities such as warehouses, shops, office solutions, access to ports and airports.

    Why Choose Assertive Zone for Sharjah Mainland Company Setup?

    Assertive Zone provides fast, reliable, and cost-effective company formation services in Sharjah Mainland under SEDD. We assist you in choosing the right business activity, handling all the related procedures, and completing your licensing process smoothly from A-Z. With professional guidance and end-to-end PRO services, we make your business setup journey easy, compliant, and hassle-free.

    What are the benefits of establishing a Sharjah Mainland company?

    Sharjah Government offers great benefits to everyone who has a mainland company, or he is willing to setup a Sharjah Mainland company. The below are some of the benefits that you can have if you setup a company in Sharjah:

    Types of business activities in Sharjah Mainland

    SEDD or Economic Development Department offers more than 500 business activities that can be conducted across or withing its jurisdiction providing investors and entrepreneurs opportunities to setup new business, expand, and grow their existing businesses.

    1- Industrial Activities: These activities usually refer to manufacturing such as:

    2- Commercial and trading activities: These activities allow you to trade all kinds of goods that are permitted by the Sharjah Government such as:

    3- Professional and consultancy services: These business activities allow you to practice your professional business in Sharjah Mainland.

    4- E-commerce and digital businesses:

    This business activity allows you to sell your products, goods, and services online through specialized store such as: Amazon, Noon, and Shopify, as well as personal store through your website or social media pages. You can conduct your ecommerce business online whether inside or outside UAE (Locally and Internationally).

    Ready to start your business in Sharjah Mainland? Choose from over 500 approved business activities and let our experts guide you through the licensing process from start to finish.

    Legal Structures of Companies in Sharjah Mainland (SEDD)

    Investors can establish different legal entities under Sharjah Mainland, including:

    What is the process of Sharjah Mainland company Incorporation?

    The process of Sharjah Mainland business incorporation is easy but requires extensive knowledge to avoid any rejections or obstacles.

    How much does it cost to start a business in Sharjah Mainland?

    The cost of starting a business in Sharjah mainland under SEDD depends on the license type, business activy, and shareholding structure.

    License Type Cost
    Professional License / Service License AED 9,000 – AED 15,000
    Commercial License / Trading License AED 9,000 – AED 18,000
    Industrial License / Manufacturing License AED 16,000 – AED 22,000

    Individual Shareholder

    Holding UAE Residence Visa

    Without Residence Visa

    Corporate Shareholder

    Setting up a company in Sharjah Mainland offers amazing opportunities for growth, flexibility, and access to a wide range of business activities under SEDD regulations. With its strategic location, affordable business setup options, and business-friendly environment, it is the best and ideal choice for entrepreneurs and investors. Partnering with Assertive Zone ensures a smooth and easy setup process, helping you start and grow your business with confidence.

    Start your Sharjah Mainland company today with Assertive Zone.

    Sharjah Mainland Business Setup FAQs:

    Have You Any Question?

      The cost of a Sharjah company formation depends on different factors: The number of shareholder, license type, business activity, and lease value. It is better to consult with professional business setup advisor or consultancy to have full idea about the setup cost.

      No, setting up a Sharjah Mainland company requires physical location and minimum requirement is a co-working agreement.

      Yes, Sharjah Economic Development Authority allows investors from any nationality to setup a business with 100% ownership.

      Yes, Sharjah Mainland company can work and partner with both: Government and Private Sector.

      The process starts with trade name reservation, initial approval, MOA, lease agreement, and license issuance.

      Sharjah Mainland company can operate and have office or space anywhere in Sharjah but a Free Zone company will be restricted to operating within the same jurisdiction only.

      It takes between 3 to 7 Business days depending on the license type and if there are any external approvals.

      The most important is to choose your business activity, legal structure, location, and start the process.

      Of course, if you have a residence visa issued from Sharjah, you may sponsor your dependents and have dependent visas for them.

      It depends on the type of company, the bank, the required documents. If you have all the required documents by the bank, it might take you from 3 to 10 business days to get your business account activated.

      This depends on your nature of your business that will be conducted. Better to consult with professional business setup requirement and help you choose between mainland and free zone.