It is an official document issued by SEDD which allows investors to run commercial activity immediately without having to fulfill all the traditional prerequisites for regular licenses.
• No location is required to operate the business during the first year of the license.
• No lease contract is required during the first year of the license.
• No contract is required during the first year if the license holder is a commercial company.
• Valid for all nationalities.
• Includes all office specialties and does not require applications from other parties.
• Required documents (Emirates ID or Passport)
• Department of Economic Development: AED 5,000 license fee
• Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry: AED 500 for membership
Detailed steps:
1- Accessing SEDD official website
a. Visiting www.sedd.ae
b. Selecting "Instant License" from the "Digital Services" section.
2- Verifying trade name:
a. The system automatically displays the trade names registered under the user's name.
b. If a name is available, the user is asked to confirm its use to issue the license.
3- Selecting legal form:
a. The user is directed to select the appropriate legal form (sole proprietorship, limited liability company, etc.).
4- Selecting business activities:
a. The user is presented with a dynamic list of permitted activities within the instant license.
b. The user selects one or more activities as needed.
5- Issuing payment voucher:
a. The system verifies that the activity complies with the service requirements.
b. An electronic payment voucher is issued (for AED 6,000 or AED 8,500).
c. After payment, the license is immediately issued electronically.
6- If the activity is not available:
a. The system displays a notification that the activity is not included.
b. The user is directed to the comprehensive license service with a direct link.
Detailed steps:
1- Accessing SEDD official website
a. Visiting www.sedd.ae
b. Selecting "Instant License" from the "Digital Services" section.
2- Checking trade name availability
a. The system automatically checks whether a trade name is reserved.
b. If no name is available, a notification appears.
3- Transferring to trade name reservation
a. User is directed to the Trade Name Reservation service within the Instant Licensing process.
b. User must submit the proposed name, legal form, and type of activity required.
4- Completing license reservation and issuance:
a. After approving the trade name and successfully reserving it, the system issues the instant license directly for the new trade name.
b. Trade name reservation and issuance services is done in one single integrated step.
5- Receiving license:
a. Fees are paid electronically.
b. The license is issued within one business day, without the need for a memorandum of association or a site.
SEDD Branches
SEDD official website (www.sedd.ae)
Tasheel service centers
SEDD App
SEDD Branches Monday to Thursday, from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Service Centers (Tasheel) Daily, from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
New Investors - Existing Businesses that wish to expand into certain activities
One Working Day
80080000
It is an official document issued by SEDD which allows investors to run commercial activity immediately without having to fulfill all the traditional prerequisites for regular licenses.
• No location is required to operate the business during the first year of the license.
• No lease contract is required during the first year of the license.
• No contract is required during the first year if the license holder is a commercial company.
• Valid for all nationalities.
• Includes all office specialties and does not require applications from other parties.
• Required documents (Emirates ID or Passport)
• Department of Economic Development: AED 5,000 license fee
• Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry: AED 500 for membership
Detailed steps:
1- Accessing SEDD official website
a. Visiting www.sedd.ae
b. Selecting "Instant License" from the "Digital Services" section.
2- Verifying trade name:
a. The system automatically displays the trade names registered under the user's name.
b. If a name is available, the user is asked to confirm its use to issue the license.
3- Selecting legal form:
a. The user is directed to select the appropriate legal form (sole proprietorship, limited liability company, etc.).
4- Selecting business activities:
a. The user is presented with a dynamic list of permitted activities within the instant license.
b. The user selects one or more activities as needed.
5- Issuing payment voucher:
a. The system verifies that the activity complies with the service requirements.
b. An electronic payment voucher is issued (for AED 6,000 or AED 8,500).
c. After payment, the license is immediately issued electronically.
6- If the activity is not available:
a. The system displays a notification that the activity is not included.
b. The user is directed to the comprehensive license service with a direct link.
Detailed steps:
1- Accessing SEDD official website
a. Visiting www.sedd.ae
b. Selecting "Instant License" from the "Digital Services" section.
2- Checking trade name availability
a. The system automatically checks whether a trade name is reserved.
b. If no name is available, a notification appears.
3- Transferring to trade name reservation
a. User is directed to the Trade Name Reservation service within the Instant Licensing process.
b. User must submit the proposed name, legal form, and type of activity required.
4- Completing license reservation and issuance:
a. After approving the trade name and successfully reserving it, the system issues the instant license directly for the new trade name.
b. Trade name reservation and issuance services is done in one single integrated step.
5- Receiving license:
a. Fees are paid electronically.
b. The license is issued within one business day, without the need for a memorandum of association or a site.
SEDD Branches
SEDD official website (www.sedd.ae)
Tasheel service centers
SEDD App
SEDD Branches Monday to Thursday, from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Service Centers (Tasheel) Daily, from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM