Sharjah Mainland
Sharjah mainland offers lower setup and office costs than Dubai while keeping full UAE market access — a practical choice for trading, manufacturing and services businesses.
What a Sharjah Mainland company gives you
Sharjah mainland companies are licensed by the Sharjah Economic Development Department. Sharjah sits directly next to Dubai, giving you the same practical market access at meaningfully lower licence and rent costs.
It is particularly popular with trading, light manufacturing, logistics and education businesses. We handle your full application, from trade name to tenancy attestation and visa processing.
Costs vary by activity, visas and premises. We'll itemise every fee in AED before you commit.
Why founders choose Sharjah Mainland
Lower running costs
Licence and office rent noticeably cheaper than Dubai.
Full UAE market access
Trade freely across all seven Emirates.
Next to Dubai
Practical access to the Dubai market without Dubai overheads.
100% ownership
Available on most commercial and professional activities.
Sharjah Mainland questions
Primarily cost. Licence fees and office rents are meaningfully lower, while you keep the same right to trade across the entire UAE.
Ready to set up in Sharjah Mainland?
Book a free consultation and get a transparent, itemised Sharjah Mainland quote today — no obligation.