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 setup cost online and get complete license formation support from AED 1,000 service fee plus government charges.

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.

Our Service

Sharjah License Formation Service from AED 1,000

Our professional service fee starts from AED 1,000 for handling the Sharjah mainland license formation process through SEDD. This includes application guidance, document preparation support, activity and legal form guidance, and follow-up support until 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

Important: Government fees, SEDD charges, trade name fees, rent, Chamber of Commerce fees, immigration fees, visa fees, eChannel, establishment card, MOHRE card, medical, Emirates ID, insurance, and other authority fees are separate.

Service fee from

AED 1,000 / complete formation handling

Complete Sharjah mainland license formation handling through SEDD — application, documents, activity & legal form guidance, and follow-up until your license is issued.

AED 1,000 is our service fee only. Government & authority fees are separate.

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Cost Estimator

Sharjah Business Setup Cost Estimator

Use this calculator to estimate your Sharjah mainland business setup or license renewal cost. This is only a planning estimate. Final fees must be checked through SEDD and related government systems.

A · License details

Transaction type

License type

Legal form

Annual rent / lease value (AED) The estimate uses 13% of the annual rent (foreign / non-local partner basis).

B · Trade name

Trade name type

C · SEDD / government fixed fees

Other SEDD / government fixed fees Covers estimated fixed government-related charges such as registration, printing, e-service, signboard, representative card, and other common SEDD-related charges. Final amount may vary.

D · Chamber of Commerce

Chamber of Commerce fee (AED)

E · Visa & immigration

Investor / partner visas AED 2,600 per visa.

Establishment card

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

Need worker / employee visa

Include MOHRE establishment card Usually required if a worker / employee visa is needed.

F · typing.center service fee

typing.center service fee (AED) This is our professional service fee only.

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This calculator gives an estimated cost only. Final fees may change based on SEDD system calculation, license activity, legal form, rent value, trade name type, Chamber of Commerce fees, immigration requirements, eChannel, MOHRE, medical, Emirates ID, insurance, and other government or authority charges.

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 the full Sharjah mainland setup process from AED 1,000 service fee plus government charges.

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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

Transparent service fee from AED 1,000

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 Sharjah mainland business setup cost?

The cost depends on business activity, legal form, annual rent, trade name type, Chamber of Commerce fee, visa requirement, and SEDD system calculation. typing.center service fee starts from AED 1,000, while all government and authority fees are separate.

Is AED 1,000 the full Sharjah license cost?

No. AED 1,000 is our service fee for handling the Sharjah license formation process. SEDD fees, government charges, rent, trade name fees, Chamber fees, visas, establishment card, eChannel, MOHRE, medical, Emirates ID, insurance, and other charges are separate.

How is the Sharjah license cost estimated?

For most foreign partner cases, the calculator estimates 13% of the annual rent, then adds trade name fee, fixed government-related fees, Chamber of Commerce fee, visa and immigration fees, and typing.center service fee.

What is the trade name fee in Sharjah?

In this calculator, Arabic trade name is estimated at AED 300, translated trade name at AED 1,400, and foreign trade name at AED 2,500.

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 establishment card, eChannel registration, and investor / partner visa processing. The estimated investor / partner visa cost in this calculator is AED 2,600 per visa.

What is eChannel registration?

eChannel registration is required for many immigration-related services. In this calculator, eChannel registration is estimated at AED 3,350, including 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. The calculator estimates this 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. The calculator is for estimation only. Final fees must be confirmed through SEDD and related government systems because fees may depend on activity, legal form, rent value, trade name type, Chamber fees, immigration requirements, and authority updates.

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Disclaimer: typing.center is an independent service provider and is not SEDD or any government authority. The information and calculator on this page are for guidance only. Final fees, approval requirements, visa requirements, and eligibility depend on Sharjah Economic Development Department, immigration authorities, MOHRE, business activity, legal form, rent value, trade name type, Chamber of Commerce, external approvals, and related authority charges. Government fees may change without notice.