Sharjah Mainland (SEDD)

A Sharjah Mainland (SEDD) (Sharjah Mainland) license costs AED 35,300 all-in for the zero-visa package in 2026 — that includes government license fee, Establishment Card, flexi-desk lease, and Formenzo's all-inclusive service fee. Add one investor visa (entry permit, medical, Emirates ID, stamping) and the total becomes AED 39,490.

Sharjah Mainland issues the trade license in 14 business days after initial approval (3 days). A residency visa adds approximately 4 more days. Opening a UAE corporate bank account adds 0 days on top. Total from signup to funded UAE IBAN: about 18 days.

Sharjah Mainland default package includes 3 visas, and the maximum allowed per license is unlimited. Each additional investor or employment visa costs approximately AED 3,500 including entry permit, medical, Emirates ID, and stamping.

Sharjah Mainland companies primarily bank with Sharjah Islamic Bank, Mashreq, RAKBANK, and Emirates NBD. Formenzo coordinates the KYC process and typical time from license issuance to funded account is 4 days. Bank approval rates vary by nationality; we pre-match you to the right bank before filing.

Sharjah Mainland permits approximately 1,800 business activities. It is best suited for restaurant, retail, retail physical, construction.

Yes — Sharjah Mainland formation is fully remote through Formenzo. We handle document collection, trade name reservation, MOA drafting, and submission without a UAE visit. You only come to the UAE for one day to complete the medical fitness test and Emirates ID biometrics — and only if you want a residency visa. The trade license itself can be issued with zero travel.

Yes. Sharjah Mainland is a recognized UAE Free Zone, so companies qualifying as a Qualifying Free Zone Person (QFZP) can maintain a 0% Corporate Tax rate on qualifying income. Non-qualifying income is taxed at the standard 9% above AED 375,000. Sharjah Mainland companies must register with the Federal Tax Authority within 3 months of incorporation — Formenzo handles this filing.

Sharjah local market trading + retail license. Trade Sharjah-wide and UAE-wide. Cheaper than Dubai Mainland. Banking score: 7/10. Setup speed: 14 days. Starting cost: AED 35,300. Take Formenzo's 60-second assessment to compare Sharjah Mainland against 47 other UAE Free Zones based on your nationality, budget, and business activity.