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. Put simply, real Estate Brokerage in Sharjah means brokering the sale and leasing of property on behalf of owners and buyers, and it is licensed as a commercial activity. On the ground, typical examples of this activity include residential sales brokerage, leasing agency and property management, which can usually sit together on one Sharjah licence.
Why Sharjah
Just as important, 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. 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 real estate brokerage because brokering the sale and leasing of property on behalf of owners and buyers is a well-understood activity there and the approvals are routine.
How Sharjah works with GoldenKey
Step 1Activity 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.
Step 2Trade 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 real estate brokerage on Sharjah mainland in real time.
Step 3Office, MOA and submission
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).
Step 4Licence, 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. Nothing is submitted for real estate brokerage on Sharjah mainland until you have reviewed and approved it.
Documents required
For real estate brokerage on Sharjah mainland the authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- 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 copies of all shareholders and the manager
- The existing visa copy and NOC if a shareholder is on another UAE visa
Pricing
The figures below for real estate brokerage on Sharjah mainland are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Day to day, use the table below to compare packages for real estate brokerage on Sharjah mainland; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.
- 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
English is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies real estate brokerage on Sharjah mainland for international business owners. The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, which is why so many company owners choose it as a base for real estate brokerage on Sharjah mainland.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey's consultants have handled real estate brokerage on Sharjah mainland for traders, consultants, tech company owners and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves promptly. 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 request sit. Our quotations for real estate brokerage on Sharjah mainland list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything.
As we tell every client, message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for real estate brokerage on Sharjah mainland, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
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) in most cases issues the licence within 4 working days. External approvals for regulated activities add time.
How much office space do I need for a Sharjah mainland licence?
Just as important, 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.
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.
Which licence type covers real estate brokerage?
As we tell every client, real Estate Brokerage is classified as a commercial activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
Can I combine real estate brokerage with other activities?
In most cases yes. Related activities can share one licence, while unrelated ones may need a general trading licence or a second licence.
