Should I choose Sharjah mainland or a Sharjah free zone?

It depends on who your clients are, your activity and your visa needs. Mainland suits direct local trading; a free zone often suits consultancy, media, e-commerce and international trading. We compare both for your case.

Is SANADKO based in Sharjah?

Yes. SANADKO operates as Sanadko FZC under licence No. 4432697.01 issued by the Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone Authority.

Can I set up a Sharjah company from outside the UAE?

Many setups can start remotely with document copies; some steps may need your presence or attested documents. We confirm the requirements for your chosen route.

How much does a company in Sharjah cost?

Costs vary by authority, activity, facility and visas. Our cost calculator gives an indicative range and we confirm exact figures before you commit.

Will you help open a bank account after setup?

We prepare and organise the corporate bank account file. Approval remains the bank's decision.

Business setup in Sharjah

Business Setup in Sharjah

SANADKO is itself licensed in Sharjah, at the Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone. We help you choose between a Sharjah mainland licence and a Sharjah free zone, then coordinate the setup end to end.

Two routes in Sharjah

Mainland companies are licensed by the Sharjah Economic Development Department and can trade directly in the local market, subject to activity rules and any required approvals.

Free zone companies are licensed by the relevant Sharjah free zone authority — such as the Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone — and suit consultancy, trading, media and e-commerce activities where a free zone structure fits the business.

How a Sharjah setup works with us

1
Choose the route
We map your activity, clients and visa needs to mainland or a suitable Sharjah free zone.
2
Name and activities
We prepare the trade name and activity selection for the authority's review.
3
Licence and facility
We coordinate the licence application and the office or facility the route requires.
4
After the licence
Establishment card, visas and the corporate bank account file follow in the right order.

What we usually need first

Passport copies of all shareholders
Proposed business activities and trade name options
Number of visas you expect to need
Whether you will trade with UAE mainland clients

Why work with SANADKO in Sharjah

Licensed in Sharjah ourselves (Sanadko FZC, SPC Free Zone)
Mainland and free zone options explained side by side
Bilingual support in Arabic and English
One team for licence, visas and bank account preparation

About costs and approvals

Authority fees and approvals depend on your activity, facility and visas, and are decided by the licensing authority. Use our calculator for an indicative range; we confirm the figures for your case before you commit.

Plan your Sharjah company on WhatsApp

Tell us your activity and how many visas you need, and we will suggest the right Sharjah route.

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Questions

Company setup in Sharjah — common questions

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