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
Business Consulting on Sharjah Mainland
Management, strategy, HR, marketing or operations consulting for corporate clients
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
Sharjah is industrial heartland of the UAE — manufacturing, trading and logistics at lower cost, and GoldenKey registers mainland companies there with the economic department week in, week out. 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. As we tell every client, typical examples of this activity include management consultancy, HR consultancy, marketing consultancy and project management, which can typically sit together on one Sharjah licence. GoldenKey has licensed consulting practice businesses for customers in Sharjah and knows which sub-activities to list so you are not asked to amend the licence later.
Just as important, among the strengths of a Sharjah mainland licence are Lowest-cost mainland licence among the big three emirates and Industrial zones with affordable warehouses, so local service businesses gravitate here. As a rule, sharjah mainland licences are issued by the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD), which currently processes most standard files in around 4 working days (Monday to Friday). For business consulting, Sharjah offers the office options such a business actually needs and a visa quota that can grow with the team.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
Pricing for business consulting on Sharjah mainland depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. As we tell every client, the figures below for business consulting on Sharjah mainland are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.
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
For business consulting on Sharjah mainland the issuing authority asks for the following supporting documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- Attested parent-company documents for corporate shareholders
- Passport copies of all shareholders and the manager
- External approvals where the activity requires them, for example from the health authority, RERA or the municipality
- A tenancy contract for an office or shop registered with the emirate's system (Ejari in Dubai)
- Degree or experience evidence may be requested for some sub-activities
- The notarised memorandum of association, which GoldenKey drafts for you
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
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.
- 2
Trade 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. We keep a written record of this step so your file for business consulting on Sharjah mainland is audit-ready.
- 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
With the licence in hand we register with the Chamber of Commerce and open the immigration and MOHRE files for your visas. We keep a written record of this step so your file for business consulting on Sharjah mainland is audit-ready.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about Sharjah. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsCan 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 Sharjah mainland company formation take?
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.
Which licence type covers business consulting?
To be clear, business Consulting is classified as a professional activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
What approvals does business consulting need?
None for general management consulting; financial, legal and engineering advice have separate rules. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.
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Good to know
More about Sharjah
Why the UAE
In practice, the dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for business consulting on Sharjah mainland and makes international pricing simple. The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, which is why so many entrepreneurs choose it as a base for business consulting on Sharjah mainland.
Why GoldenKey
In practice, every Sharjah package we quote already includes the licence, registration, the establishment card where applicable and our full assistance, with no hidden add-ons at the end. In practice, 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 file sit. Crucially, we speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for business consulting on Sharjah mainland.
