WhatsApp quoteAs a rule, since the 2021 ownership reforms, most Sharjah mainland activities allow 100% foreign ownership, which removed the biggest objection founders used to have. For most clients, 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. GoldenKey has licensed maritime services company businesses for customers in Sharjah and knows which sub-activities to list so you are not asked to amend the licence later. Maritime & Ship Services in Sharjah means ship chandling, bunkering support, crew services, marine supplies and vessel management, and it is licensed as a commercial activity.
Why Sharjah
The emirate has coastlines on both the Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. Among the strengths of a Sharjah mainland licence are Lowest-cost mainland licence among the big three emirates and Industrial zones with affordable warehouses, so local service businesses gravitate here. For maritime & ship services, Sharjah offers the office options such a business actually needs and a visa quota that can grow with the team.
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. We keep a written record of this step so your file for maritime & ship services on Sharjah mainland is audit-ready.
Step 2Trade name and initial approval
From day one, your trade name is reserved and initial approval secured from the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD), together with any external approvals the activity requires.
Step 3Office, MOA and submission
For most clients, the memorandum of association is signed (online or before the notary), your tenancy is registered and the complete file is submitted to the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD). This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to maritime & ship services on Sharjah mainland.
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
Day to day, with the licence in hand we register with the Chamber of Commerce and open the immigration and MOHRE files for your visas.
Documents required
The document list for maritime & ship services on Sharjah mainland is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- Passport copies of all shareholders and the manager
- External approvals where the activity requires them, for example from the health authority, RERA or the municipality
- The existing visa copy and NOC if a shareholder is on another UAE visa
- The notarised memorandum of association, which GoldenKey drafts for you
- Port pass applications
- An attested degree for professional activities such as engineering or healthcare
Pricing
All prices for maritime & ship services on Sharjah mainland are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before any payment. Put simply, the figures below for maritime & ship services on Sharjah mainland are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.
- 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 2026-10-07.
Why the UAE
Day to day, residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes maritime & ship services on Sharjah mainland a route to relocation as well as a business decision. There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from maritime & ship services on Sharjah mainland can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
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 maritime & ship services on Sharjah mainland. Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for maritime & ship services on Sharjah mainland happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped company owners from more than 60 countries with maritime & ship services on Sharjah mainland, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.
For most clients, start your Sharjah journey with a free consultation: share a few details about your business and we will map out the fastest route to your licence.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Sharjah mainland company formation take?
For most clients, 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.
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.
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 maritime & ship services need?
In short, port authority registration; FTA for bunkering. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.
Which licence type covers maritime & ship services?
Maritime & Ship Services is classified as a commercial activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
