WhatsApp quoteDay to day, since the 2021 ownership reforms, most Sharjah mainland activities allow 100% foreign ownership, which removed the biggest objection company owners used to have. As a rule, 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. Turkish construction groups, food brands and textile exporters are major players in the UAE market, which gives Turkish entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Sharjah licence is released. As we tell every client, for Turkish founders, the UAE is around 4.5 hours from Istanbul from Ankara, the UAE is 1 hour ahead of Türkiye, and English is the working language; Turkish-speaking advisers are available.
Why Sharjah
SEDD offers an Eitimad licence for start-ups with simplified requirements. Sharjah mainland licences are issued by the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD), which currently processes most standard files in around 4 business days. GoldenKey has prepared Sharjah files for Turkish clients in construction, textiles and garments, food and beverage and furniture, which means we know which Türkiye supporting documents need attestation and which can be submitted as plain copies.
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.
Step 2Trade 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. We keep a written record of this step so your file for Sharjah mainland company formation for Turkish nationals is audit-ready.
Step 3Office, MOA and submission
For most clients, you sign the memorandum of association before the notary or online, we register your tenancy contract and submit the full file.
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
On the ground, the Sharjah mainland licence is released, Chamber membership activated, and we open the establishment and labour files so visa processing can start. For Sharjah mainland company formation for Turkish nationals, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Documents required
Gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of Sharjah mainland company formation for Turkish nationals.
- A bank statement from your Türkiye bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- The existing visa copy and NOC if a shareholder is on another UAE visa
- A tenancy contract for an office or shop registered with the emirate's system (Ejari in Dubai)
- A passport issued by Türkiye with at least six months' validity
- An attested degree for professional activities such as engineering or healthcare
- A police clearance certificate from Türkiye if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
Pricing
Importantly, all prices for Sharjah mainland company formation for Turkish nationals are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. As a rule, the figures below for Sharjah mainland company formation for Turkish nationals are updated by GoldenKey whenever the issuing 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
The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for Sharjah mainland company formation for Turkish nationals and makes international pricing simple. The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, which is why so many founders choose it as a base for Sharjah mainland company formation for Turkish nationals.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey's consultants have handled Sharjah mainland company formation for Turkish nationals for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. 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 Turkish nationals happen the same day they are ready. In short, most of our Sharjah clients come to us through referrals from other founders, and that is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing.
Message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for Sharjah mainland company formation for Turkish nationals, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
Frequently asked questions
How much office space do I need for a Sharjah mainland licence?
As we tell every client, 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?
It can. 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 is the difference between Sharjah mainland and a free zone?
Day to day, mainland companies can trade directly with any UAE customer and take government contracts; free zone companies have lower costs and customs benefits but trade with the mainland through distributors. GoldenKey compares both for your specific activity.
Can a Turkish citizen own 100% of a company in Sharjah?
Yes — Turkish nationals can own the full share capital of a Sharjah company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Can my family from Türkiye join me?
In our experience, once your investor visa is issued you can sponsor your spouse and children, and GoldenKey processes their visas alongside yours.
