Manufacturing & Industrial on Sharjah Mainland
Producing, assembling, processing or packaging goods in a factory or industrial unit
- 5–7 daysSetup time
- MainlandLicence type
- Flexi | PhysicalOffice / facility
- Visa supportVisa eligibility
- StandardApprovals needed
- On requestRenewal cost
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. Since the 2021 ownership reforms, most Sharjah mainland activities allow 100% foreign ownership, which removed the biggest objection founders used to have. GoldenKey has licensed manufacturing company businesses for clients in Sharjah and knows which sub-activities to list so you are not asked to amend the licence later. As we tell every client, typical examples of this activity include food processing, packaging, furniture production and plastics, which can in most cases sit together on one Sharjah licence.
Importantly, the emirate has coastlines on both the Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. Sharjah mainland licences are issued by the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD), which currently processes most standard files in around 4 working days. Sharjah is a sensible home for manufacturing & industrial because producing, assembling, processing or packaging goods in a factory or industrial unit is a well-understood activity there and the approvals are routine.
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
To be clear, all prices for manufacturing & industrial on Sharjah mainland are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. The figures below for manufacturing & industrial on Sharjah mainland are updated by GoldenKey whenever the licensing authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.
Message us with your activity and visa count — we reply shortly with prices in writing.
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Documents required
Just as important, the document list for manufacturing & industrial 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
- The notarised memorandum of association, which GoldenKey drafts for you
- Attested parent-company documents for corporate shareholders
- A tenancy contract for an office or shop registered with the emirate's system (Ejari in Dubai)
- 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
- 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
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.
- 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. For manufacturing & industrial on Sharjah mainland this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
- 3
Office, MOA and submission
On the ground, you sign the memorandum of association before the notary or online, we register your tenancy contract and submit the full file.
- 4
Licence, Chamber and immigration
Just as important, the Sharjah mainland licence is released, Chamber membership activated, and we open the establishment and labour files so visa processing can start. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for manufacturing & industrial on Sharjah mainland.
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?
From day one, with documents and a tenancy contract ready, the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) usually issues the licence within 4 working days (Monday to Friday). External approvals for regulated activities add time.
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.
Do I still need an Emirati partner for a Sharjah mainland company?
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 manufacturing & industrial?
Manufacturing & Industrial is classified as a industrial activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
Is manufacturing & industrial allowed in Sharjah?
Absolutely. Manufacturing & Industrial is an available activity in {ent}, and GoldenKey lists the exact sub-activities on your licence. Civil defence, environment department, Ministry of Industry (for certain products).
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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 manufacturing & industrial on Sharjah mainland predictable. Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so manufacturing & industrial on Sharjah mainland no longer requires a local partner.
Why GoldenKey
We speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for manufacturing & industrial on Sharjah mainland. Our quotations for manufacturing & industrial on Sharjah mainland list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. GoldenKey builds its own CRM and client portal, so you can see the status of your Sharjah application, download your paperwork and pay invoices from your phone.
