Mainland Sharjah
Sharjah Mainland (SEDD)
A mainland commercial licence issued by the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD). It provides access to the local market and is typically more affordable than Dubai or Abu Dhabi mainland options.
AED
License Cost
AED 10,000 – AED 25,000
~$2,723 – ~$6,807
Visa Quota
0 – 500
Setup Time
3 – 14 days
Foreign Ownership
100%
Key Features
Foreign Ownership100%
Profit Repatriation100%
Customs Duty ExemptNo
Designated Zone (VAT)No
Min Capital RequiredNone
Office Options
Virtual
Flexi Desk
Physical
Warehouse
Key Sectors
all sectorstradingconstructionmanufacturingretailprofessional services
Special Features
- More affordable than Dubai mainland
- Access to Sharjah industrial areas
- 100% foreign ownership for most activities (post-2021)
- Proximity to Dubai with lower operating costs
- Strong industrial and manufacturing base
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- Type
- Mainland
- Emirate
- Sharjah
- Setup Time
- 3–14 days
- License Cost
- AED 10,000 – AED 25,000
- Visa Quota
- Up to 500