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
Oil & Gas Services on Sharjah Mainland
Equipment supply, inspection, maintenance and consultancy for energy companies
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. As a rule, choosing Sharjah mainland gives you a licence that landlords, government departments and large corporate customers recognise without a second thought. Crucially, external approvals for oil & gas services are: ADNOC or operator vendor registration; ICV certification. Typical examples of this activity include equipment supply, inspection services, engineering support and chemicals trading, which can usually sit together on one Sharjah licence.
As a rule, 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. GoldenKey has licensed oil & gas services in Sharjah for customers ranging from solo business owners to groups opening a regional branch, so we know which sub-activities to list.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
In short, use the table below to compare packages for oil & gas services on Sharjah mainland; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. All prices for oil & gas services on Sharjah mainland are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay.
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
Just as important, the document list for oil & gas services on Sharjah mainland is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- External approvals where the activity requires them, for example from the health authority, RERA or the municipality
- 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)
- The notarised memorandum of association, which GoldenKey drafts for you
- Passport photographs on a white background
- 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
Put simply, we select the correct activity codes from the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) list and the legal form, generally a LLC or a sole establishment.
- 2
Trade name and initial approval
Your trade name is reserved and initial approval secured from the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD), together with any external approvals the activity requires. Your portal shows the status of this step for oil & gas services on Sharjah mainland in real time.
- 3
Office, 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).
- 4
Licence, Chamber and immigration
The Sharjah mainland licence is released, Chamber membership activated, and we open the establishment and labour files so visa processing can start. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to oil & gas services on Sharjah mainland.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about Sharjah. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsCan 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.
How much office space do I need for a Sharjah mainland licence?
Put simply, 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.
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.
What approvals does oil & gas services need?
On the ground, aDNOC or operator vendor registration; ICV certification. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.
Can I combine oil & gas services with other activities?
For most clients, in most cases yes. Related activities can share one licence, while unrelated ones may need a general trading licence or a second licence.
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Good to know
More about Sharjah
Why the UAE
There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from oil & gas services on Sharjah mainland can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely. Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes oil & gas services on Sharjah mainland a route to relocation as well as a business decision.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with oil & gas services on Sharjah mainland, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. As we tell every client, if a document is missing or an approval is delayed on your Sharjah file, we tell you immediately and explain the fix, rather than letting the application sit. Just as important, we speak the languages our customers speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for oil & gas services on Sharjah mainland.
