WhatsApp quoteIn our experience, since the 2021 ownership reforms, most Sharjah mainland activities allow 100% foreign ownership, which removed the biggest objection entrepreneurs used to have. 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 Serbian clients from Belgrade, Novi Sad and Niš, and our consultants understand the documents granted in Serbia and how to attest them for the UAE. As we tell every client, for Serbian company owners, the UAE is around 5 hours from Belgrade, the UAE is 2 to 3 hours ahead of Serbia, and English is widely spoken among Serbian professionals.
Why Sharjah
Sharjah mainland licences are released by the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD), which currently processes most standard files in around 4 working days. Among the strengths of a Sharjah mainland licence are Lowest-cost mainland licence among the big three emirates and Industrial zones with affordable warehouses, which is why local service businesses gravitate here. Just as important, serbian applicants benefit from the fact that Sharjah already has many Serbian shareholders on its register, so its officers recognise Serbia paperwork and name formats instantly.
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. Your portal shows the status of this step for Sharjah mainland company formation for Serbians in real time.
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.
Step 3Office, MOA and submission
You sign the memorandum of association before the notary or online, we register your tenancy contract and submit the full file. For Sharjah mainland company formation for Serbians, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
Importantly, with the licence in hand we register with the Chamber of Commerce and open the immigration and MOHRE files for your visas.
Documents required
From day one, for Sharjah mainland company formation for Serbians the authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- The notarised memorandum of association, which GoldenKey drafts for you
- The existing visa copy and NOC if a shareholder is on another UAE visa
- A passport issued by Serbia with at least six months' validity
- Passport copies of all shareholders and the manager
- Passport photographs on a white background
- A police clearance certificate from Serbia if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
Pricing
In short, the figures below for Sharjah mainland company formation for Serbians are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. All prices for Sharjah mainland company formation for Serbians are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay.
- 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
As a rule, the UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, which is why so many entrepreneurs choose it as a base for Sharjah mainland company formation for Serbians. For most clients, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from Sharjah mainland company formation for Serbians can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
Most of our Sharjah clients come to us through referrals from other company owners, and that is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped company owners from more than 60 countries with Sharjah mainland company formation for Serbians, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for Sharjah mainland company formation for Serbians happen the same day they are ready.
If you would like a written quotation for Sharjah mainland company formation for Serbians, use the form below or message us on WhatsApp and we will respond as soon as possible.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Sharjah mainland company formation take?
With supporting 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?
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.
How long does the process take for Serbian applicants?
To be clear, processing for Serbians follows the same timeline as other nationalities. Documents from Serbia that need attestation are the main variable, and GoldenKey guides you through that step.
Can a Serbian citizen own 100% of a company in Sharjah?
Yes. Serbians can own the full share capital of a Sharjah company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
