Get the Memorandum of Association (MOA) and lease agreement signed, sealed, and notarized by a public notary. Additionally, you need to secure an office space and have the lease agreement notarized.

Gather all the required documents specific to your business activity, as therequirements may vary.

Sharjah offers three types of business licenses -Industrial License, Commercial License, and Professional License. Choose the appropriate one and pay the relevant fees.

Present three different name options for your business, ensuring that the chosen name is unique, free from any indecent language, and does not contain God’s name in Arabic or English.

Present three different name options for your business, ensuring that the chosen name is unique, free from any indecent language, and does not contain God’s name in Arabic or English.

If you plan to hire employees, you’ll need to obtain an Entry Vis a and work permit from the Ministry of Labor on their behalf.

Process the necessary paper work . Your local sponsor or partner must complete this procedure in the UAE.

Finalize the nature of your business activity, as this will determine the specific type of business license required.

Prepare and submit all required documents, including your company registration form and chosen name, to the DED

Officially file your license application with the Department of Economic Development

Once you’ve settled on a trade name, register it online with the DED.

Additional approvals may be necessary depending on your business type. You’ll obtain your business license after fulfilling all
requirements and paying the fees.

Following the issuance of the trade license, the next step is to open a corporate bank account. A digital bank account makes the whole process
much easier and c an usually be completed within a few days.