WhatsApp quoteA mainland company in Sharjah can hold a mainland office, hire staff under MOHRE contracts and register with the Chamber of Commerce for tenders. A Sharjah mainland licence, granted by the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD), lets your company trade anywhere in the UAE, bid for government work and open as many branches as you need. Austrian firms supply building technology, rail and hospitality expertise to UAE projects, which gives Austrian entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Sharjah licence is granted. The most common businesses Austrians open through GoldenKey are in engineering, hospitality, construction technology and trading, although Sharjah supports almost any activity.
Why Sharjah
For most clients, among the strengths of a Sharjah mainland licence are Lowest-cost mainland licence among the big three emirates and Industrial zones with affordable warehouses, and that is why local service businesses gravitate here. From day one, sharjah mainland licences are granted by the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD), which currently processes most standard files in around 4 working days. Day to day, many Austrian company owners run Sharjah companies alongside an existing business in Austria, using the UAE entity for international invoicing and regional sales.
How Sharjah works with GoldenKey
Step 1Activity and legal form
GoldenKey maps your business to the right Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) activity codes and recommends the legal form that fits ownership and liability needs. Your portal shows the status of this step for Sharjah mainland company formation for Austrians in real time.
Step 2Trade name and initial approval
Your trade name is reserved and initial approval secured from the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD), together with any external approvals the activity requires.
Step 3Office, MOA and submission
The memorandum of association is signed (online or before the notary), your tenancy is registered and the complete file is submitted to the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD). Your portal shows the status of this step for Sharjah mainland company formation for Austrians in real time.
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
The Sharjah mainland licence is released, Chamber membership activated, and we open the establishment and labour files so visa processing can start.
Documents required
Gather these paperwork and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of Sharjah mainland company formation for Austrians.
- Passport photographs on a white background
- The notarised memorandum of association, which GoldenKey drafts for you
- External approvals where the activity requires them, for example from the health authority, RERA or the municipality
- Passport copies of all shareholders and the manager
- Attested parent-company documents for corporate shareholders
- A police clearance certificate from Austria if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
Pricing
Pricing for Sharjah mainland company formation for Austrians depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. Day to day, all prices for Sharjah mainland company formation for Austrians are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay.
- 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 2,800 |
|---|---|
| Annual renewal | AED 8,500 |
Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-07.
Why the UAE
As a rule, banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of Sharjah mainland company formation for Austrians predictable. English is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies Sharjah mainland company formation for Austrians for international founders.
Why GoldenKey
Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for Sharjah mainland company formation for Austrians happen the same day they are ready. Just as important, most of our Sharjah clients come to us through referrals from other founders, and that is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. If a document is missing or an approval is delayed on your Sharjah file, we tell you immediately and explain the fix, rather than letting the application sit.
As a rule, ready to start? Send us a WhatsApp message with your nationality, the activity you have in mind and the number of visas you need, and we will reply shortly with a written quotation for Sharjah mainland company formation for Austrians.
Frequently asked questions
How much office space do I need for a Sharjah mainland licence?
In short, the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) requires a registered tenancy for most licences. A small office or a desk in a business centre is enough for a few visas, and the visa quota increases with the floor area.
How long does Sharjah mainland company formation take?
Day to day, with documents and a tenancy contract ready, the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) as a rule issues the licence within 4 working days. External approvals for regulated activities add time.
Do I still need an Emirati partner for a Sharjah mainland company?
For most commercial and industrial activities, no. Since 2021 foreign nationals can own 100% of a Sharjah mainland LLC. A short list of strategic activities still requires Emirati participation, and GoldenKey checks your activity before you commit.
Can a Austrian citizen own 100% of a company in Sharjah?
Yes — Austrians can own the full share capital of a Sharjah company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Can my family from Austria join me?
Put simply, once your investor visa is issued you can sponsor your spouse and children, and GoldenKey processes their visas alongside yours.
