WhatsApp quoteImportantly, 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. Put simply, since the 2021 ownership reforms, most Sharjah mainland activities allow 100% foreign ownership, which removed the biggest objection entrepreneurs used to have. GoldenKey has Hungarian clients from Budapest, Debrecen and Szeged, and our consultants understand the papers issued in Hungary and how to attest them for the UAE. Hungary and the UAE have expanded cooperation in agriculture, water and technology, which gives Hungarian entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Sharjah licence is issued.
Why Sharjah
As we tell every client, sEDD offers an Eitimad licence for start-ups with simplified requirements. As we tell every client, popular districts for a Sharjah mainland office include Al Nahda, Industrial Area, Al Majaz, Al Khan and Muwaileh, each with different rent levels and customer footfall. For Hungarians, the practical advantages of Sharjah are the ease of travel between Hungary and the UAE, English is the business language, and a banking system that processes Hungarian forint (HUF) transfers daily.
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.
Step 2Trade name and initial approval
In short, your trade name is reserved and initial approval secured from the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD), together with any external approvals the activity requires. For Sharjah mainland company formation for Hungarians, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Step 3Office, MOA and submission
You sign the memorandum of association before the notary or online, we register your tenancy contract and submit the full file.
Step 4Licence, 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. Nothing is submitted for Sharjah mainland company formation for Hungarians until you have reviewed and approved it.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for Sharjah mainland company formation for Hungarians; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- A tenancy contract for an office or shop registered with the emirate's system (Ejari in Dubai)
- Attested parent-company documents for corporate shareholders
- A police clearance certificate from Hungary if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- An attested degree for professional activities such as engineering or healthcare
- A passport issued by Hungary with at least six months' validity
- Educational certificates attested by the Hungary authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
Pricing
Put simply, all prices for Sharjah mainland company formation for Hungarians are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before any payment. Use the table below to compare packages for Sharjah mainland company formation for Hungarians; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.
- 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 2026-10-06.
Why the UAE
For most clients, the dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for Sharjah mainland company formation for Hungarians and makes international pricing simple. Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes Sharjah mainland company formation for Hungarians 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 Sharjah mainland company formation for Hungarians happen the same day they are ready. Our quotations for Sharjah mainland company formation for Hungarians list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, ahead of payment anything. GoldenKey's consultants have handled Sharjah mainland company formation for Hungarians for traders, consultants, tech entrepreneurs and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly.
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 Sharjah mainland company formation for Hungarians.
Frequently asked questions
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 business days. External approvals for regulated activities add time.
How much office space do I need for a Sharjah mainland licence?
To be clear, 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.
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 a Hungarian citizen own 100% of a company in Sharjah?
Absolutely. Hungarians can own the full share capital of a Sharjah company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Do Hungarians need a UAE visa before applying for Sharjah?
No, it does not. You can apply for the licence from Hungary with scanned documents, and the investor residence visa is completed afterwards.
