Doing Business in Sharjah City
Setting up
| Item | Who |
|---|---|
| Mainland licences | Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) |
| Chamber of commerce | Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry |
| Investment promotion | Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) |
Source: UAE Government Portal: Steps to start a business on the mainland; UAE Government Portal: National Economic Register, business licensing authorities; UAE Government Portal: Accessing services for mainland companies4,5,6
Logistics
Sharjah Dry Port has operated since 2004 on the edge of the city near the Dubai border, between the E311 and E611 roads. It receives and distributes the containers from Khorfakkan bound for Sharjah and the Northern Emirates, with customs on site.2
Free zones
Source: UAE Government Portal: Starting a business in a free zone7
Airport
- Sharjah International (SHJ)
Source: UAE Government Portal: Fact sheet3
Frequently Asked Questions
Who licenses businesses in Sharjah?
The Sharjah Economic Development Department licenses mainland companies; the SAIF Zone, Hamriyah Free Zone and Shams license companies in their zones.
Sources
- UAE Government Portal: Sharjah
- Gulftainer: Sharjah Dry Port
- UAE Government Portal: Fact sheet
- UAE Government Portal: Steps to start a business on the mainland
- UAE Government Portal: National Economic Register, business licensing authorities
- UAE Government Portal: Accessing services for mainland companies
- UAE Government Portal: Starting a business in a free zone
Figures checked 21 October 2026. Prepared by Invest-Emirates.ae for general information. Figures come from the sources listed.