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
Engineering Consultancy on Sharjah Mainland
Civil, structural, MEP and project-management engineering consultancy
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. 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. Engineering Consultancy in Sharjah means civil, structural, MEP and project-management engineering consultancy, and it is licensed as a professional activity. Typical examples of this activity include structural consultancy, MEP design, project management and surveying, which can usually sit together on one Sharjah licence.
Sharjah mainland licences are issued by the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD), which currently processes most standard files in around 4 working days. A Sharjah mainland company can apply for an unlimited visa quota in proportion to its office space, which free zone packages cannot match. For engineering consultancy, 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
As a rule, all prices for engineering consultancy on Sharjah mainland are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before any payment. The figures below for engineering consultancy on Sharjah mainland are updated by GoldenKey whenever the issuing 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
Gather these supporting documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of engineering consultancy on Sharjah mainland.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- The notarised memorandum of association, which GoldenKey drafts for you
- A tenancy contract for an office or shop registered with the emirate's system (Ejari in Dubai)
- Attested parent-company supporting documents for corporate shareholders
- External approvals where the activity requires them, for example from the health authority, RERA or the municipality
- An attested degree for professional activities such as engineering or healthcare
- Passport photographs on a white background
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. For engineering consultancy on Sharjah mainland this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
- 2
Trade name and initial approval
Put simply, your trade name is reserved and initial approval secured from the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD), together with any external approvals the activity requires.
- 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. If the authority raises a query on engineering consultancy on Sharjah mainland at this stage, we handle it the same day.
- 4
Licence, 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.
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?
From day one, 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?
Put simply, 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.
Do I still need an Emirati partner for a Sharjah mainland company?
On the ground, 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 engineering consultancy?
In short, engineering Consultancy is classified as a professional activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
What approvals does engineering consultancy need?
Municipality engineering consultancy registration. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.
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Ready to start your business in Sharjah?
Put simply, 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 engineering consultancy on Sharjah mainland.
Good to know
More about Sharjah
Why the UAE
Banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of engineering consultancy on Sharjah mainland predictable. Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes engineering consultancy on Sharjah mainland a route to relocation as well as a business decision.
Why GoldenKey
Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for engineering consultancy on Sharjah mainland happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey's consultants have handled engineering consultancy on Sharjah mainland for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. In practice, our quotations for engineering consultancy on Sharjah mainland list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything.
