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How to Get a Real Estate Brokerage License in Sharjah: Setup Guide

Published 27 Jul 2026 · 1 min read

Setting up a real estate brokerage company in Sharjah is a distinct process from an individual broker's registration — the company itself needs its own trade licence and registration with the relevant Sharjah real estate regulatory authority before any individual broker can practise under it.

Company licensing vs individual broker registration

The brokerage company needs a real estate services trade licence through SEDD, plus registration with the relevant Sharjah real estate regulator — separate from the individual broker registration that agents working at the brokerage must hold personally.

Requirements for the brokerage itself

Beyond the trade licence, a real estate brokerage typically needs a registered office meeting the regulator's specific requirements, a compliant trade name, and at least one certified broker associated with the company from the outset.

Costs and timeline

Costs include the standard mainland trade licence process plus real estate regulator registration fees, generally at Sharjah's characteristically lower cost point compared to Dubai or Abu Dhabi. Model your base licensing cost with this site's Business Setup Cost Calculator.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I start practising as a broker in Sharjah while my company licence is being processed?

No — both the company's regulator registration and an individual broker's certification must be in place before either can legally conduct brokerage activity.

Is Sharjah cheaper than Dubai for a real estate brokerage?

Generally yes, consistent with Sharjah's broader cost positioning for mainland structures, though regulator registration fees apply regardless of emirate.

Can a free zone company operate as a Sharjah real estate brokerage?

Generally no — real estate brokerage serving the Sharjah property market is typically a mainland-licensed activity through SEDD with regulator registration.

Are there restrictions on the brokerage's trade name in Sharjah?

Yes — real estate brokerage trade names are subject to specific naming conventions and approval as part of both SEDD licensing and regulator registration.

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