1 Visa Package
1 residence visa · 1-year licence
AED 12,100
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 1 visa eligibility
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
MAINLAND · SHARJAH
Sharjah Mainland Company Formation for Belgians
around 7 hours from Brussels · the UAE is 2 to 3 hours ahead of Belgium
5–7 daysSetup time100%OwnershipUp to 3 visasVisas
- 5–7 daysSetup time
- MainlandLicence type
- Flexi | PhysicalOffice / facility
- Up to 3 visasVisa eligibility
- StandardApprovals needed
- From AED 9,350Renewal cost
About Sharjah
Why Sharjah
From day one, mainland company formation in Sharjah is the right choice when your customers are inside the UAE, when you need a shop, clinic or contracting classification, or when visa quota matters. GoldenKey helps founders compare Sharjah mainland with the nearby free zones honestly, because the right answer depends on where your customers are. the Antwerp-Dubai diamond corridor is one of the world's most important, anchored by DMCC, which gives Belgian entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Sharjah licence is granted. Belgians are a compact community with strength in diamonds, logistics and pharmaceuticals, so the Sharjah authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Belgian applications every day and process them without hesitation.
Day to day, sharjah mainland licences are released by the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD), which currently processes most standard files in around 4 working days (Monday to Friday). A Sharjah mainland company can apply for an unlimited visa quota in proportion to its office space, which free zone packages cannot match. On the ground, belgian applicants benefit from the fact that Sharjah already has many Belgian shareholders on its register, so its officers recognise Belgium documents and name formats instantly.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
Use the table below to compare packages for Sharjah mainland company formation for Belgians; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. As we tell every client, pricing for Sharjah mainland company formation for Belgians depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.
2 Visa Package
2 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 17,050
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 2 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
3 Visa Package
3 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 21,450
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 3 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
Additional visaAED 3,080
Annual renewalAED 9,350
Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-27.
Business activities
Explore business activities in Sharjah
Sharjah licenses trading, service, professional and industrial activities. Search every activity we license across the UAE and see where it is available and what it costs.
Required documents
Documents required
The document list for Sharjah mainland company formation for Belgians is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- Passport photographs on a white background
- An attested degree for professional activities such as engineering or healthcare
- Educational certificates attested by the Belgium authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- 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
- The existing visa copy and NOC if a shareholder is on another UAE visaif applicable
For companies
- Certificate of incorporation (attested)
- Memorandum & articles of association
- Board resolution approving the UAE company
- Passport copies of shareholders & directors
- Company profile / business plan
Our process
How Sharjah works with GoldenKey
- 1
Activity and legal form
We select the correct activity codes from the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) list and the legal form, as a rule a LLC or a sole establishment.
- 2
Trade name and initial approval
GoldenKey reserves your trade name and obtains initial approval from the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD), including any external approvals your activity needs. If the authority raises a query on Sharjah mainland company formation for Belgians at this stage, we handle it the same day.
- 3
Office, MOA and submission
In short, after the MOA is signed and the office tenancy registered, GoldenKey lodges the full submission with the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD).
- 4
Licence, Chamber and immigration
As a rule, your Sharjah mainland licence is released, Chamber membership is activated and we open the establishment and labour files so visas can begin. Nothing is submitted for Sharjah mainland company formation for Belgians until you have reviewed and approved it.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about Sharjah. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsHow long does Sharjah mainland company formation take?
Just as important, with documents and a tenancy contract ready, the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) typically issues the licence within 4 working days. External approvals for regulated activities add time.
Can a Sharjah mainland company trade in other emirates?
Yes. A mainland licence is valid across the UAE, and you can open branches in other emirates by registering with their economic departments.
Can I convert my free zone company to a Sharjah mainland company?
You cannot convert directly, but you can open a mainland branch of your free zone company or set up a new mainland LLC and transfer the business. GoldenKey advises on the most tax-efficient route.
How long does the process take for Belgian applicants?
Put simply, processing for Belgians follows the same timeline as other nationalities. Documents from Belgium that need attestation are the main variable, and GoldenKey guides you through that step.
Do Belgians need a UAE visa before applying for Sharjah?
No. You can apply for the licence from Belgium with scanned documents, and the investor residency visa is processed afterwards.
Get a free quote
Ready to start your business in Sharjah?
For most clients, 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 Belgians.
Good to know
More about Sharjah
Why the UAE
The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for Sharjah mainland company formation for Belgians and makes international pricing simple. Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so Sharjah mainland company formation for Belgians no longer requires a local partner.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey's consultants have handled Sharjah mainland company formation for Belgians for traders, consultants, tech entrepreneurs and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. As a rule, most of our Sharjah customers come to us through referrals from other founders, which is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. Our quotations for Sharjah mainland company formation for Belgians list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything.
