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
Import & Export on Sharjah Mainland
Importing goods into the UAE and exporting or re-exporting them to regional and global markets
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
A mainland company in Sharjah can hold a mainland office, hire staff under MOHRE contracts and register with the Chamber of Commerce for tenders. 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. For most clients, import & Export in Sharjah means importing goods into the UAE and exporting or re-exporting them to regional and global markets, and it is licensed as a commercial activity. Typical examples of this activity include food re-export, auto parts, textiles and machinery, which can generally sit together on one Sharjah licence.
In practice, businesses that benefit most from Sharjah mainland licensing include manufacturing, spare parts trading, logistics, retail and education, because they serve customers on site across the emirate. A Sharjah mainland company can apply for an unlimited visa quota in proportion to its office space, which free zone packages cannot match. Sharjah is a sensible home for import & export because importing goods into the UAE and exporting or re-exporting them to regional and global markets is a well-understood activity there and the approvals are routine.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
Day to day, all prices for import & export on Sharjah mainland are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. Use the table below to compare packages for import & export on Sharjah mainland; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.
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 most clients, gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of import & export on Sharjah mainland.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- A tenancy contract for an office or shop registered with the emirate's system (Ejari in Dubai)
- Passport photographs on a white background
- 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 notarised memorandum of association, which GoldenKey drafts for you
- 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 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. We keep a written record of this step so your file for import & export on Sharjah mainland is audit-ready.
- 2
Trade name and initial approval
GoldenKey files the name reservation and initial-approval request with the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) and obtains sector approvals where needed.
- 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. For import & export on Sharjah mainland, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
- 4
Licence, Chamber and immigration
Importantly, with the licence in hand we register with the Chamber of Commerce and open the immigration and MOHRE files for your visas.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about Sharjah. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsWhat is the difference between Sharjah mainland and a free zone?
Mainland companies can trade directly with any UAE customer and take government contracts; free zone companies have lower costs and customs benefits but trade with the mainland through distributors. GoldenKey compares both for your specific activity.
Are Sharjah mainland companies subject to corporate tax?
Yes. Mainland companies pay 9% corporate tax on profits above AED 375,000 and must register with the FTA, which GoldenKey handles as part of your setup.
How long does Sharjah mainland company formation take?
With documents 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.
Which licence type covers import & export?
Import & Export is classified as a commercial activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
Is import & export allowed in Sharjah?
It can. Import & Export is an available activity in {ent}, and GoldenKey lists the exact sub-activities on your licence. Customs code; product-specific approvals for food, cosmetics, medical and telecom goods.
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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 import & export on Sharjah mainland.
Good to know
More about Sharjah
Why the UAE
For most clients, residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes import & export on Sharjah mainland a route to relocation as well as a business decision. As we tell every client, english is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies import & export on Sharjah mainland for international founders.
Why GoldenKey
As a rule, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for import & export on Sharjah mainland happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey's consultants have handled import & export on Sharjah mainland for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. Our quotations for import & export on Sharjah mainland list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything.
