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
Construction & Contracting on Sharjah Mainland
Building, civil works, MEP and specialist contracting for clients across the UAE
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
Since the 2021 ownership reforms, most Sharjah mainland activities allow 100% foreign ownership, which removed the biggest objection founders used to have. 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. Typical examples of this activity include building contractor, MEP contractor, fit-out contractor and landscaping, which can usually sit together on one Sharjah licence. GoldenKey has licensed contracting company businesses for clients in Sharjah and knows which sub-activities to list so you are not asked to amend the licence later.
As we tell every client, among the strengths of a Sharjah mainland licence are Lowest-cost mainland licence among the big three emirates and Industrial zones with affordable warehouses, which is why local service businesses gravitate here. Sharjah mainland licences are issued by the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD), which currently processes most standard files in around 4 working days. GoldenKey has licensed construction & contracting in Sharjah for clients ranging from solo business owners to groups opening a regional branch, so we know which sub-activities to list.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
Use the table below to compare packages for construction & contracting on Sharjah mainland; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. All prices for construction & contracting on Sharjah mainland are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay.
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
Here is what you will need for construction & contracting on Sharjah mainland; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- Passport photographs on a white background
- Engineer's attested degree
- An attested degree for professional activities such as engineering or healthcare
- Attested parent-company documents for corporate shareholders
- 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
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
In practice, we pick the precise activity codes from the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) list and settle on the legal form — normally a LLC, or a sole establishment for individual professionals.
- 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. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for construction & contracting on Sharjah mainland.
- 3
Office, MOA and submission
You sign the memorandum of association before the notary or online, we register your tenancy contract and submit the full file.
- 4
Licence, Chamber and immigration
As a rule, your Sharjah mainland licence is issued, Chamber membership is activated and we open the establishment and labour files so visas can begin. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to construction & contracting on Sharjah mainland.
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?
From day one, with paperwork and a tenancy contract ready, the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) typically issues the licence within 4 working days (Monday to Friday). External approvals for regulated activities add time.
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 much office space do I need for a Sharjah mainland licence?
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.
What approvals does construction & contracting need?
To be clear, municipality contractor classification; civil defence for MEP work. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.
Can I combine construction & contracting with other activities?
For most clients, in most cases yes. Related activities can share one licence, while unrelated ones may need a general trading licence or a second licence.
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Good to know
More about Sharjah
Why the UAE
Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so construction & contracting on Sharjah mainland no longer requires a local partner. Just as important, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from construction & contracting on Sharjah mainland can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped company owners from more than 60 countries with construction & contracting on Sharjah mainland, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. GoldenKey's consultants have handled construction & contracting on Sharjah mainland for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. We speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for construction & contracting on Sharjah mainland.
