Abu Dhabi Mainland Company Formation

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About Abu Dhabi Mainland

Abu Dhabi is one of the fastest growing business cities in the world because of the best in class support from the UAE government.

Any Company setup in Abu Dhabi is registered and licensed under the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED). Obtaining a business license in Abu Dhabi allows one to acquire complete ownership of the business and offers business setup at an affordable rate

Why Choose Abu Dhabi Mainland

In Abu Dhabi mainland, business owners have the right to decide our share holders and company’s activities initially.

There is various benefits for service-oriented small business setups in Abudhabi and the rules are different for setting up a LLC in Abudhabi.

 Text us on WhatsApp or call us today  to set up your business as we offer all required services for a company setup in Abudhabi Mainland.

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There are five steps for Starting Business in Abu Dhabi. They are:

  • Deciding on the New Business Venture
  • Choosing the Legal Form
  • Getting Concerned Authorities' Approval
  • Trade Name Registration
  • Issuing of the License

The various types of licences issued for businesses in Abu Dhabi are

  • Commercial License
  • Agricultural License
  • Professional License
  • Occupational License
  • Tourist License
  • Abu Dhabi Trader License
  • Instant License
  • Freelancer License
  • E-Commerce License
  • Industrial License
  • Industrial License (Free Zone / Regular Zone)

The procedure for setting up a foreign business in Abu Dhabi are:

 Appoint a Local Service Agent: A local service agent who is either a UAE national or a company controlled entirely by UAE nationals must be appointed by the international company.
After that, the trade name registration with the Department of Economic Development (DED) will be finalized by the local service agent.

Obtain Approval from the MOE:

 The company's information, such as its head office, business type, share capital, name of the general manager in the United Arab Emirates, etc., is to be included in the application for approval from the Ministry of Economy (MOE), together with the necessary paperwork, like:

  • Association Article (AOA) and Memorandum of Association (MOA)
  • Good Legal Standing of the Parent Company
  • Certificate of Incorporation
  • A Board Resolution authorizing the establishment of a Branch Office
  • Power of Attorney granting the General Manager the authority to act as the parent company's agent in managing and operating bank accounts.

The DED issues a one-year business license that is renewable once a year.

Acquire Office Space, Visas, Bank Accounts:

  • The business can invest in office space and secure employee visas and labour cards once the DED issues the commercial license.
  • You must open bank accounts as well. The Parent company's full UBO information as well as any extra corporate and shareholder structures will be needed by the banks.
  • all foreign documents must be translated, legalized, and authenticated to be used in the UAE

Ministry of Economy (MOE) Registration:

For a foreign branch office to be established in the UAE, the MOE registration is mandatory. You have one month to complete the entire registration process, pay the necessary registration costs, and receive the MOE License after receiving the Foreign Branch Trade License from the DED. The MOE registration process must be finished within a month, or else you may be fined AED 1,000 every month, up to a maximum of AED 10,000 per year.

Yes, free zones based in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi are distributed in accordance with the following places:

  • Masdar City
  • Kizad City
  • The Free Zone at Abu Dhabi Airport
  • Abu Dhabi Media Zone

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Depending on the kind of business, its structure, and its location, the initial expenses for starting up a company in Abu Dhabi typically range from AED 25,000*.

Businesses must continue to abide by Abu Dhabi regulations to conduct legitimate operations and stay out of Compliance. We advise speaking with business advisors who specialize in Abu Dhabi legislation, such as Unicorn Global Solutions.

Depending on the nature of the business and the accuracy of the necessary paperwork, setting up a business in Abu Dhabi might take a varying amount of time. Generally speaking, it can take a few weeks to several months to finish all the required steps.

Depending on the nature of the business and the accuracy of the necessary paperwork, setting up a business in Abu Dhabi might take a varying amount of time. Generally speaking, it can take a few weeks to several months to finish all the required steps.

Atleast 2 directors are needed for company registration in Abu Dhabi. A Free Zone company can have 1 director.

 To register a business in Abu Dhabi, only 1 shareholder is required

Abu Dhabi has developed from a desert oasis to a major international economic center. With 80% of the world's population reachable in eight hours and 33% of it only a four-hour flight away, the emirate today provides top-notch infrastructure and connectivity spanning four time zones.

A few of the best ideas for setting up a business in Abu Dhabi are

  • Make and Sell Jewellery
  • Open up a Restaurant or Catering Service.
  • Explore Real Estate
  • Invest in Cleaning Services
  • Offer Technology Services.
  • Consider E-Commerce Business Ideas.

The federal law on companies states that a foreign person's shareholding in a domestic company cannot be greater than 49% of the company's total shares. If a foreign firm has a branch, the foreigner may own all of the company's shares.

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