Sharjah Instant License (SEDD)
Get your Sharjah trade license in 5 minutes through SEDD's AI-powered Instant License — the fastest mainland licensing in the UAE for eligible office-based professional and commercial activities.
Description
Sharjah Instant License is SEDD's AI-powered fast-track licensing system, launched in 2024 in partnership with Microsoft, that issues a Sharjah mainland trade license in as little as 5 minutes once documents are submitted. It makes Sharjah the fastest mainland licensing authority in the UAE. The Instant License is available for eligible office-based professional and commercial activities that do not require on-site inspection or ministry approvals.
The Instant License is ideal for consultants, service providers, and entrepreneurs who want the quickest possible route to a UAE mainland trade license at Sharjah's competitive cost base. The license is a fully valid SEDD mainland license — identical legal status to any standard SEDD license. You can register for VAT and Corporate Tax, open a corporate bank account, sponsor visas, and operate across the UAE. Industrial, food, and health-related activities that require ministry approvals or inspections are not eligible and follow the standard SEDD process.
Octavon Global Advisory verifies your activity eligibility for the Instant License, completes your SEDD application, handles trade name reservation, processes the instant issuance, and coordinates downstream setup including Ejari, Establishment Card, investor visa, medical fitness, Emirates ID, and corporate bank account introduction. While the license issues in minutes, complete operational setup (visa, bank account) takes 7 to 10 working days.
What's Included
- SEDD Instant Trade License (5-Minute Issuance)
- Fastest Mainland Licensing in the UAE
- 100% Foreign Ownership
- Operate Across All UAE Emirates
- Activity Eligibility Verification
- Trade Name Reservation
- SEDD Instant License Application
- Immediate Digital License Delivery
- Ejari Tenancy Registration
- Sharjah Chamber of Commerce Membership
- Establishment Card and Immigration Card
- Investor Visa (1 included)
- Medical Fitness Test and Emirates ID
- Corporate Bank Account Introduction
- Free UAE Corporate Tax Consultation
Requirements / Prerequisites
- Activity must be eligible for Instant License (office-based, no inspection)
- Activity must not require ministry approvals (not industrial, food, or health)
- Trade name following SEDD naming rules
- Office tenancy (can follow license issuance within grace period)
- Shareholder passport with 6+ months validity
- NOC from current sponsor if applicant is on UAE residence visa
Required Documents
- Passport Copy (6+ months validity)
- Passport-sized Photograph
- UAE Visa Copy and Emirates ID (if UAE resident)
- 3 Proposed Trade Name Choices
- Activity Selection (must be Instant-eligible)
- NOC from Current Sponsor (if applicable)
- Contact Email and Phone Number
Our Process
- Activity eligibility check for Instant License
- Trade name reservation
- Submit SEDD Instant License application
- Receive Instant License (within 5 minutes)
- Office tenancy and Ejari registration
- Sharjah Chamber of Commerce membership
- Establishment Card and Immigration Card
- Investor visa application
- Medical fitness test and Emirates ID
- Corporate bank account opening
Pricing
- Basic Fee: AED 8,500
- Service Fee: AED 3,000
- VAT (5%): AED 575
- Total: AED 12,075
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Sharjah SEDD Instant License?
It is SEDD's AI-powered fast-track licensing system, launched in 2024 with Microsoft, that issues an eligible Sharjah mainland trade license in as little as 5 minutes after documents are submitted. It is the fastest mainland licensing route in the UAE.
Which activities are eligible for the Instant License?
Most office-based professional activities (consulting, marketing, IT services) and commercial activities that do not require on-site inspection or ministry approvals. Industrial, food, and health-related activities requiring inspections or ministry NOCs are not eligible and follow the standard SEDD process.
Is the Instant License the same as a normal Sharjah mainland license?
Yes. The Instant License is a fully valid SEDD mainland trade license — identical legal status, same activities, same VAT and Corporate Tax registration, same visa sponsorship, and the same UAE-wide operating rights.
Why is the Sharjah Instant License faster than other emirates?
SEDD's system uses AI-powered automated verification and instant document generation, removing the standard review period for eligible activities. No other UAE mainland authority currently issues licenses this quickly.
Do I still need Ejari and an office for an Instant License?
Yes. While the license issues in minutes, you still need a registered office with Ejari to operate, sponsor visas, and open a bank account. The license can be issued first and Ejari registered within a grace period.
Can I sponsor visas with an Instant License?
Yes. The Instant License supports the same visa quotas as any SEDD mainland license, tied to office size. Visa processing follows the standard 7-10 working day cycle after license issuance.
How much does the Sharjah Instant License cost?
Government fees are typically similar to a standard SEDD professional or commercial license (AED 8,000-12,000), with the key benefit being speed. Service fees are lower because there is no extended SEDD coordination required.