Company Formation in Sharjah Mainland

The DED has a list of over 1,000 business activities that companies can choose from. The legal structures available for mainland companies in Sharjah include a sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company (LLC), and branch office.

To obtain initial approval from the DED, you must submit the required documents, including a passport copy of the proposed owner or owners, a business plan, and a proposed name for the company. The DED will review the documents and issue initial approval if everything is in order.

The trade name should be unique and not already registered with the DED. After obtaining the trade name, the company can be registered with the DED by submitting the required documents, including the Memorandum of Association (MOA) and Articles of Association (AOA), which outlines the company’s structure and operations.

After registering the company with the DED, you must obtain approvals and permits from other government entities, such as the Ministry of Economy, Ministry of Labour, and General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs. The approvals and permits required will depend on the business activity and legal structure of the company

Companies in Sharjah Mainland are required to have a physical office space in the emirate. The company can either lease or purchase an office space, but it must meet certain requirements, such as being zoned for commercial use and meeting the minimum size requirements.

The final step in the process of setting up a company in Sharjah Mainland is to obtain a commercial license from the DED, to legally operate in the UAE and conduct business activities. The license must be renewed annually.