WhatsApp quoteThe following example is a composite of real Sharjah files handled by GoldenKey for Belgian clients in logistics & freight forwarding; details have been generalised.
The starting point
A Belgian entrepreneur from Brussels wanted to launch a logistics company serving customers in the UAE and Belgium. The priorities were a credible licence, a residency visa and a business bank account within a realistic budget.
Why Sharjah
After comparing options, Sharjah was chosen for its Lowest-cost mainland licence among the big three emirates and because logistics & freight forwarding is a well-established activity there. GoldenKey confirmed the activity code and the visa package in the first consultation.
The process
GoldenKey reserved the trade name, obtained initial approval and submitted attested documents from Belgium. The licence was issued in line with the usual Sharjah timeline, followed by the establishment card, investor visa, medical test and Emirates ID.
Banking and tax
With the licence and visa in hand, GoldenKey prepared the bank file and introduced the client to a bank suited to logistics & freight forwarding. Corporate tax registration was completed within the FTA deadline and VAT registration was timed to the expected turnover.
The outcome
The business was invoicing clients within weeks of the first call, with a UAE address, a resident founder and a compliance calendar managed by GoldenKey. The same path is available to any Belgian founder considering logistics & freight forwarding in Sharjah.
Indicative pricing for Sharjah
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- GoldenKey full assistance
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- GoldenKey full assistance
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- GoldenKey full assistance
| Additional visa | AED 3,080 |
|---|---|
| Annual renewal | AED 9,350 |
Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-27.
Why GoldenKey
Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for logistics & freight forwarding in Sharjah for a Belgian founder happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped company owners from more than 60 countries with logistics & freight forwarding in Sharjah for a Belgian founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.
Prefer to visit? Our Ajman office welcomes walk-ins during working hours, and we can also meet you in Dubai or Sharjah by appointment to discuss logistics & freight forwarding in Sharjah for a Belgian founder.
Frequently asked questions
Do Belgians need a UAE visa before applying for Sharjah?
No. You can apply for the licence from Belgium with scanned papers, and the investor residency visa is completed afterwards.
Can a Belgian citizen own 100% of a company in Sharjah?
It can. Belgians can own the full share capital of a Sharjah company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Can my family from Belgium join me?
Importantly, once your investor visa is granted you can sponsor your spouse and children, and GoldenKey processes their visas alongside yours.
