Sharjah Mainland · SEDD Trade License

Sharjah Mainland Business Setup & License Renewal

Start, renew, or amend your Sharjah mainland trade license with expert SEDD assistance. Estimate your official SEDD cost online — trade licenses start from AED 5,000 — and get complete formation support from trade name to license issuance.

New Sharjah mainland trade license formation
SEDD trade license renewal
Trade name guidance
Business activity selection support
Legal form guidance
Partner / investor document support
Visa & immigration setup guidance
WhatsApp support from a UAE typing center team

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The calculator gives an estimated cost only. Final fees depend on SEDD system calculation, business activity, legal form, lease value, trade name type, Chamber of Commerce fees, immigration fees, and other authority charges.

Sharjah Mainland Licence

Sharjah Mainland Trade Licence from AED 5,000

Official SEDD trade licence costs start from around AED 5,000, depending on your licence type, business activity, premises and trade name. We handle the full Sharjah mainland formation process for you — from trade name reservation to license issuance.

Initial consultation
Business activity guidance
License type guidance
Legal form guidance
Trade name guidance
Investor / partner document guidance
Application preparation
SEDD submission support
Payment voucher guidance
Follow-up until license issuance

Good to know: SEDD sets the licence fee based on your activity, legal form, premises / rent and trade name. Visas, establishment card, eChannel, MOHRE, medical and Emirates ID are separate — estimate everything in the calculator below.

Trade licence from

AED 5,000 / SEDD licence cost

Sharjah mainland trade licence through SEDD — trade name, initial approval, activity & legal form guidance, and full follow-up until your licence is issued.

Final SEDD fee depends on your activity, premises and trade name. A standard LLC is around AED 7,400.

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Cost Estimator

Sharjah Business Setup Cost Estimator

Estimate your Sharjah mainland licence cost below — this calculator mirrors the official SEDD fee calculator. It's a planning estimate; the final fee is confirmed through SEDD.

A · Licence details

Transaction type

Licence type

Legal form

Premises

Annual rent / lease value (AED) A premises / market fee of 13% of the annual rent applies (0 if owned).

B · Activities & trade name

Number of activities First activity included; each extra ≈ AED 500.

Trade name

C · Visa & immigration — optional, not part of the SEDD licence fee

Investor / partner visas AED 2,600 per visa.

Establishment card

Include eChannel registration Includes AED 1,000 refundable security deposit.

Include MOHRE establishment card Needed if you will sponsor staff / worker visas.

Estimated cost

SEDD licence & government fee

Base licence feeAED 0

Premises / market fee (13% of rent)AED 0

Extra activitiesAED 0

Translated trade nameAED 0

Visa & immigration (optional)

Investor / partner visa costAED 0

Establishment card costAED 0

eChannel registrationAED 0

↳ Refundable deposit inside eChannelAED 0

MOHRE establishment cardAED 0

Estimated SEDD licence & government feeAED 0

Estimated visa & immigration costAED 0

Estimated grand totalAED 0

This calculator mirrors the official SEDD fee estimator and gives an approximate cost only. The actual SEDD licence fee depends on your exact activity, legal form, premises / rent value and trade name; visa and immigration costs are additional. Please confirm the final amount through SEDD or with our team.

Want the exact cost? Send your activity, trade name, rent amount, number of partners, and visa requirement on WhatsApp — we reply with a confirmed quote. Get Exact Quote on WhatsApp →

License Types

Sharjah Mainland License Types Explained

Choose the right SEDD license type for your activity. We confirm the correct type and any extra approvals for your case.

Commercial License

For trading, buying, selling, import, export, retail, wholesale, and general trading activities.

Professional License

For service-based activities such as consultancy, technical services, repair services, marketing, IT services, cleaning services, and other professional work.

Industrial License

For manufacturing, production, packaging, processing, factories, warehouses, and industrial activities. Extra approvals may be required.

E-Commerce License

For online selling, digital trading, marketplace sellers, and online business activities, subject to approval.

Eitimad License

For eligible home-based or flexible business activities, subject to SEDD rules.

Birq License

For eligible young UAE national entrepreneurs, subject to SEDD requirements.

Legal Forms

Sharjah Mainland Legal Forms Explained

The legal form sets your ownership, liability, and partner structure. Here is a quick comparison.

Legal Form	Best For	Notes
Individual / Sole Establishment	Single-owner businesses	Owned by one person; eligibility depends on activity.
Limited Liability Company	Trading, commercial & multi-partner businesses	Common structure for one or more partners.
One Person LLC	A single owner who wants a limited liability structure	Subject to eligibility.
Service Agent	Some professional license structures where required	Used where a local service agent arrangement is needed.
Professional Business Company	Service-based and professional activities	For two or more professional partners.
Local Branch	An existing UAE company opening a Sharjah branch	Same activity as the parent company.
Foreign Company Branch	An overseas company opening a Sharjah branch	Requires parent company documents and approvals.
Partnership Company	Partner-based business structures	Subject to approval.

Not sure which legal form is best? Send your activity and partner details on WhatsApp. Ask on WhatsApp →

Setup Process

How to Start a Mainland Business in Sharjah

A clear, step-by-step path from activity selection to your trade license — and visas, if you need them.

Choose the right business activity

Select the license type

Choose the legal form

Prepare investor / partner documents

Select trade name

Prepare rent / lease details

Get external approvals, if required

Submit application to SEDD

Pay government fees

Receive trade license

Apply for establishment card and eChannel, if visa is required

Apply for investor / partner visa, if required

Open MOHRE establishment card, if worker visa is required

Let us handle the full process

Let typing.center handle your full Sharjah mainland setup — trade licence from AED 5,000, done right and on time.

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Renewal

Sharjah Trade License Renewal

Existing Sharjah mainland trade licenses must be renewed before expiry to avoid fines, delays, or business disruption. Renewal may require updated lease details, investor documents, external approvals, payment vouchers, and SEDD system updates.

Renewal services

SEDD license renewal support
Lease / tenancy detail checking
Activity renewal support
External approval follow-up
Payment voucher guidance
Trade license copy delivery support

Documents for renewal

Existing trade license copy
Lease contract / tenancy details
Investor Emirates ID / passport copy, if required
External approval, if required
Updated mobile number and email
Payment details

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Documents

Documents Required for Sharjah Mainland Business Setup

The exact list depends on your activity, legal form, and case. Send what you have on WhatsApp and we confirm the rest.

For new license

Passport copy of investors / partners
Emirates ID copy, if available
UAE residence visa copy, if available
Trade name options
Business activity details
Rent / lease details
External approval documents, if required
NOC, if required by the case
Parent company documents for branch or corporate shareholder cases

For renewal

Existing trade license
Lease contract / tenancy details
Investor documents, if required
External approvals, if required
Payment details

For worker / employee visa

Trade license copy
MOHRE establishment card
Establishment card
Worker passport copy
Photo
Entry permit / status change / medical / Emirates ID documents, as applicable

Why Us

Why Choose typing.center for Sharjah Mainland Business Setup?

UAE typing center support

SEDD process guidance

Clear fee explanation

WhatsApp-based document collection

Fast application preparation

Business setup and renewal support

Visa and immigration typing support

PRO services available

Support for trade license, establishment card, eChannel & MOHRE card

Clear, SEDD-based pricing — licence from AED 5,000

Ready to Start Your Sharjah Mainland License?

Send us your business activity, preferred trade name, annual rent amount, number of partners, and visa requirement. We will guide you with the suitable license type, legal form, estimated cost, and next steps.

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Questions

Sharjah Mainland Business Setup FAQs

How much does a Sharjah mainland trade license cost?

Sharjah mainland trade licenses start from around AED 5,000, and a standard LLC is roughly AED 7,400. The exact SEDD fee depends on your licence type, business activity, premises / rent value and trade name. Use the calculator above for an estimate, then we confirm the final SEDD figure.

What is the cheapest Sharjah mainland license?

The lower-cost options — such as an instant licence, e-commerce or home (Eitimad) licence — start from about AED 5,000. A full commercial / professional / industrial licence with premises is a little higher and rises with the annual rent.

How is the Sharjah license cost estimated?

Our calculator mirrors the official SEDD fee estimator: it adds a base licence & government fee for your licence type, a premises / market fee of 13% of the annual rent, a fee for each extra activity, and a translated trade name fee if chosen. Visa and immigration costs are shown separately as optional add-ons.

Does the calculator include visa costs?

The main figure is the SEDD licence & government fee only. Visas are optional add-ons shown separately: investor / partner visa at AED 2,600 each, establishment card, eChannel (AED 3,350, including a AED 1,000 refundable deposit) and MOHRE establishment card at AED 650.

What is the difference between commercial and professional license?

A commercial license is mainly for trading, buying, selling, import, export, retail, and wholesale activities. A professional license is mainly for service-based or skill-based activities.

Can I apply for an investor or partner visa after getting the license?

Yes, in most eligible cases. After the trade license is issued, you may need an establishment card, eChannel registration, and investor / partner visa processing. The estimated investor / partner visa cost is AED 2,600 per visa.

What is eChannel registration?

eChannel registration is required for many immigration-related services. It is estimated at AED 3,350, including a AED 1,000 refundable security deposit.

Do I need a MOHRE establishment card?

A MOHRE establishment card is usually required if the company wants to apply for worker / employee visas. It is estimated at AED 650.

Can typing.center renew my Sharjah trade license?

Yes. We can help with SEDD trade license renewal, document preparation, payment voucher guidance, and related typing / PRO services.

Is the calculator final?

No. It mirrors the official SEDD estimator and is for estimation only. Final fees must be confirmed through SEDD, because they depend on your exact activity, legal form, premises / rent value, trade name and immigration requirements.

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