Abu Dhabi Business Licence

Abu Dhabi Mainland — ADDED Licence

Direct access to the UAE market and government contracts — ADDED (Department of Economic Development) licence for professional, commercial and industrial activities, with up to 100% foreign ownership depending on activity.

ADDED DED Authority
100% Foreign Ownership (selected)
UAE Govt Contracting
Visas Quota by Office

Why choose Abu Dhabi Mainland

  • Trade and serve across the entire UAE (no free zone limits).
  • Access to public tenders and government entities.
  • Flexible ownership up to 100% for selected activities.
  • Wide professional/commercial/industrial licence range.
  • Digital licensing via ADDED with streamlined steps.
  • Visa quotas linked to office space (Tawtheeq lease).

Location & Reach

  • Flexible addresses across Abu Dhabi city & suburbs.
  • Proximity to government and key commercial districts.
  • Easy to add branches across the UAE.
  • Strong connectivity to airports and highways.

Registration process (typical)

  1. Trade name & activity selection
  2. Initial approval & KYC
  3. Office lease (Tawtheeq)
  4. Licence issuance (ADDED)
  5. Bank account & visas

What you’ll need

  • Shareholder passports & proof of address; manager/authorized signatory details.
  • Trade name and ADDED-listed activities.
  • Tawtheeq office lease within Abu Dhabi.
  • Incorporation docs, UBO file and KYC.
  • Extra approvals for regulated activities (if any).

Ownership models and local partner requirements may vary by activity.

Best business fit

Great for professional services, commercial trading and firms targeting the local market and public sector.

  • Consulting & professional services
  • Local trading & distribution
  • Contracting & facilities services
  • Healthcare & education (approvals)
  • Gov suppliers & contractors

FAQ

How long does licensing usually take?
With documents and lease ready, licensing can complete in a few weeks; regulated activities may take longer.
Do I need a physical office?
Yes — a Tawtheeq office lease is required and defines visa quotas.
Can I own 100%?
For many activities, yes; depends on the latest ADDED activity list and rules.

Service Packages

Choose a plan that fits your launch. All packages can be tailored on request.

Launch

AED 4,950
7–10 working days
  • free zone fit check (1–2) options
  • License Application
  • Establishment Card
  • One Visa Application
  • bank intro & file preparation (1 bank) *
  • PRO concierge (up to 3 government touches)
  • digital deliverables pack. (Logo, website and business card designs)
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Growth (Most Popular)

AED 9,850
  • Everything in Launch plus:
  • Free zone fit check (3–4)
  • Two Visa Application
  • Bank Intro & file preparation (2 banks)* with weekly follow-up for 2 weeks
  • TRN registration (if qualifying)
  • PRO concierge (up to 8 government touches)
  • Fast-Track Review — next-business-day document checks
  • Priority Queueing — your application always goes first
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Executive / Concierge

AED 19,500
  • Everything in Growth plus:
  • on-site accompaniment (1 visit, up to 2h) & document pickup
  • three banker intros* with senior banker follow-through if progress stalls
  • accounting starter kit + 1h training
  • compliance calendar for the year
  • dedicated WhatsApp line with 4-hour SLA.
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Add-ons

From AED 1,200

  • Extra visa file (per person)
  • Additional bank intro (per bank)
  • On-site accompaniment (per 2h visit) (+AED 400 per extra hour; other emirates +AED 300–600 trip)
  • Urgent processing uplift: +20% of service fee (minimum AED 1,000)
  • Legal translation/attestation (per page)

PRO retainers (monthly)

Lite (≤3 touches/mo; 24–48h replies)
AED 650
Plus (≤8 touches/mo; same-day replies)
AED 1,250
  • Accounting Pro (10 tx/month)
  • Accounting Pro (15 tx/month)
  • Accounting Pro (20 tx/month)
  • TAX return submittal (VAT x4 a year & Corp Tax once a year)
Concierge (reasonable-use; 4h SLA)
AED 2,750
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