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
IT & Software on Sharjah Mainland
Software development, SaaS, app development, IT consulting and managed services
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
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. A mainland company in Sharjah can hold a mainland office, hire staff under MOHRE contracts and register with the Chamber of Commerce for tenders. GoldenKey has licensed IT and software company businesses for customers in Sharjah and knows which sub-activities to list so you are not asked to amend the licence later. Typical examples of this activity include SaaS platform, mobile app studio, IT outsourcing and cybersecurity consulting, which can usually sit together on one Sharjah licence.
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. A Sharjah mainland company can apply for an unlimited visa quota in proportion to its office space, which free zone packages cannot match. GoldenKey has licensed it & software in Sharjah for customers ranging from solo founders to groups opening a regional branch, so we know which sub-activities to list.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
The figures below for it & software on Sharjah mainland are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. For most clients, pricing for it & software on Sharjah mainland depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.
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, the document list for it & software on Sharjah mainland is short, and most customers already have everything on it.
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)
- Attested parent-company papers for corporate shareholders
- External approvals where the activity requires them, for example from the health authority, RERA or the municipality
- The notarised memorandum of association, which GoldenKey drafts for you
- Passport copies of all shareholders and the manager
- 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
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. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for it & software on Sharjah mainland.
- 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.
- 3
Office, MOA and submission
Importantly, 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 it & software on Sharjah mainland at this stage, we handle it the same day.
- 4
Licence, Chamber and immigration
Your Sharjah mainland licence is issued, Chamber membership is activated and we open the establishment and labour files so visas can begin.
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?
In practice, with documents and a tenancy contract ready, the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) in most cases issues the licence within 4 working days. External approvals for regulated activities add time.
Can a Sharjah mainland company trade in other emirates?
Yes, it can. A mainland licence is valid across the UAE, and you can open branches in other emirates by registering with their economic departments.
Can I convert my free zone company to a Sharjah mainland company?
In short, 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.
Which licence type covers it & software?
Day to day, iT & Software is classified as a professional activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
Is it & software allowed in Sharjah?
It can. IT & Software is an available activity in {ent}, and GoldenKey lists the exact sub-activities on your licence. None beyond the licence; data-hosting activities may need TDRA notification.
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Good to know
More about Sharjah
Why the UAE
To be clear, banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of it & software on Sharjah mainland predictable. There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from it & software 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 founders from more than 60 countries with it & software on Sharjah mainland, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. We speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for it & software on Sharjah mainland. Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for it & software on Sharjah mainland happen the same day they are ready.
