For consultants

Consultant setup in Sharjah

Consultants can set up in Sharjah with a professional SPC licence — 100% ownership, a residence visa, and low cost. Add the dual licence to bill UAE mainland clients and bid for local contracts, without a second company. The licence is issued instantly, with visas following in about five to seven working days.

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Why consultants choose Sharjah

A professional licence covering most advisory fields.
100% ownership and 0% personal income tax.
A dual licence to win UAE mainland and government-adjacent work.
A residence visa for you, and quota to add associates.

Fields we cover

Management, IT, marketing, HR, engineering, finance, and more. Some regulated professions need approval, which we confirm before you apply. See the consultancy licence for detail.

Winning mainland clients

Consultants often need to invoice UAE companies directly. The dual licence makes that possible while keeping your free-zone benefits — see free zone vs mainland.

What it costs

From around AED 4,499 for a zero-visa licence, more with a visa or the dual option. See the cost breakdown.

Do I need qualifications to get a consultancy licence?

Most consulting fields don't require formal proof, but some regulated professions do. We check your activity's requirements first.

Can I bill UAE mainland companies?

With the dual licence, yes — you can invoice mainland clients directly. A free-zone-only licence focuses on international and in-zone work.

Can I add associates to my licence?

Yes. Add residence visas for associates as your quota allows — see visa & PRO services.