WhatsApp quoteA Sharjah mainland licence, issued by the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD), lets your company trade anywhere in the UAE, bid for government work and open as many branches as you need. Choosing Sharjah mainland gives you a licence that landlords, government departments and large corporate clients recognise without a second thought. For most clients, typical examples of this activity include corporate legal consultancy, contract drafting, compliance advisory and arbitration support, which can typically sit together on one Sharjah licence. Legal Consultancy in Sharjah means advising on contracts, corporate structuring and compliance as a legal consultant (not court advocacy), and it is licensed as a professional activity.
Why Sharjah
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. Sharjah International Airport is a major cargo hub. Day to day, sharjah is a sensible home for legal consultancy because advising on contracts, corporate structuring and compliance as a legal case manager (not court advocacy) is a well-understood activity there and the approvals are routine.
How Sharjah works with GoldenKey
Step 1Activity and legal form
We select the correct activity codes from the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) list and the legal form, usually a LLC or a sole establishment. Your portal shows the status of this step for legal consultancy on Sharjah mainland in real time.
Step 2Trade 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.
Step 3Office, MOA and submission
After the MOA is signed and the office tenancy registered, GoldenKey lodges the full application with the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD). For legal consultancy on Sharjah mainland this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
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.
Documents required
For legal consultancy on Sharjah mainland the authority asks for the following paperwork, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- Passport copies of all shareholders and the manager
- Attested law degree
- 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
- An attested degree for professional activities such as engineering or healthcare
- A tenancy contract for an office or shop registered with the emirate's system (Ejari in Dubai)
Pricing
The figures below for legal consultancy on Sharjah mainland are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Just as important, pricing for legal consultancy on Sharjah mainland depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.
- 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
English is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies legal consultancy on Sharjah mainland for international business owners. On the ground, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from legal consultancy on Sharjah mainland can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for legal consultancy on Sharjah mainland happen the same day they are ready. Put simply, most of our Sharjah customers come to us through referrals from other company owners, so we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. Put simply, we speak the languages our customers speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for legal consultancy on Sharjah mainland.
Book a call with GoldenKey and we will confirm your eligibility, your costs and your next steps for legal consultancy on Sharjah mainland in a single conversation.
Frequently asked questions
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.
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.
How much office space do I need for a Sharjah mainland licence?
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.
What approvals does legal consultancy need?
To be clear, legal Affairs Department (Dubai) or Ministry of Justice. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.
Is legal consultancy allowed in Sharjah?
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