{"id":27432,"date":"2024-02-28T09:25:33","date_gmt":"2024-02-28T09:25:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arabbusinessconsultant.com\/?p=27432"},"modified":"2024-08-31T09:32:17","modified_gmt":"2024-08-31T09:32:17","slug":"company-setup-in-abu-dhabi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arabbusinessconsultant.com\/blog\/company-setup-in-abu-dhabi\/","title":{"rendered":"A Complete Guide to Company Setup in Abu Dhabi"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/arabbusinessconsultant.com\/blog\/company-setup-in-abu-dhabi\/#Overview\" >Overview<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/arabbusinessconsultant.com\/blog\/company-setup-in-abu-dhabi\/#How_to_Start_a_Company_in_Abu_Dhabi\" >How to Start a Company in Abu Dhabi?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/arabbusinessconsultant.com\/blog\/company-setup-in-abu-dhabi\/#STEP_1_Identify_the_Right_Type_of_Business_Activity\" >STEP 1: Identify the Right Type of Business Activity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/arabbusinessconsultant.com\/blog\/company-setup-in-abu-dhabi\/#STEP_2_Decide_Ownership_Structure\" >STEP 2: Decide Ownership Structure\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/arabbusinessconsultant.com\/blog\/company-setup-in-abu-dhabi\/#STEP_3_Trade_Name_Registration\" >STEP 3: Trade Name Registration\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/arabbusinessconsultant.com\/blog\/company-setup-in-abu-dhabi\/#STEP_4_Obtaining_Initial_Approvals\" >STEP 4: Obtaining Initial Approvals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/arabbusinessconsultant.com\/blog\/company-setup-in-abu-dhabi\/#STEP_5_Apply_for_the_Business_Licences\" >STEP 5: Apply for the Business Licences<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/arabbusinessconsultant.com\/blog\/company-setup-in-abu-dhabi\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/arabbusinessconsultant.com\/blog\/company-setup-in-abu-dhabi\/#How_Arab_Business_Consultants_Help_You\" >How Arab Business Consultants Help You?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 46px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overview\"><\/span><b>Overview<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2024, the<\/span><b> company setup in Abu Dhabi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is gaining exponential popularity due to investor-friendly policies and favorable amendments like 100% ownership, tax advantages and more. With the faster economic growth of the country, Abu Dhabi has become the most ideal destination for global investors and entrepreneurs to set up their businesses.\u00a0<\/span><b style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Starting a business in Abu Dhabi <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">need to complete a few crucial steps efficiently. In this blog, we will have a detailed look at all the key steps to set up your company in the capital city of the UAE.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 33px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Start_a_Company_in_Abu_Dhabi\"><\/span><b>How to Start a Company in Abu Dhabi?<\/b><b style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Business setup in Abu Dhabi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> involves several steps and considerations. Let\u2019s dive into the key steps to start a company in Abu Dhabi.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"font-size: 33px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"STEP_1_Identify_the_Right_Type_of_Business_Activity\"><\/span><b>STEP 1: Identify the Right Type of Business Activity<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Determine the activities of your business and ensure they comply with local regulations. Once the business structure is chosen, the licensing fees and legal requirements are adapted accordingly. The six types of licences available in the UAE are industrial, professional, agricultural, tourism, occupational and commercial.<\/span><b style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on your commercial practices you can register your business in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/arabbusinessconsultant.com\/dubai-free-zone-company-formation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Freezone<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/arabbusinessconsultant.com\/mainland-company-setup-dubai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Mainland<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the UAE.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"font-size: 33px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"STEP_2_Decide_Ownership_Structure\"><\/span><b>STEP 2: Decide Ownership Structure\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The second step of <\/span><b>business setup Abu Dhabi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> includes determining the legal structure of your business from several types of ownership, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General Partnership<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited partnership<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited liability company (LLC)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public joint-stock company (PJSC)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private joint-stock company (PrJSC)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Civil company<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local company branch<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GCC company branch<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foreign company branch<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free zone company branch<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sole Establishment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holding companies<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"font-size: 33px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"STEP_3_Trade_Name_Registration\"><\/span><b>STEP 3: Trade Name Registration\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Register the trade name of your business with the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED). You need to meet the following criteria to decide a unique and relevant trade name:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The name should not violate public order or morals.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The name should not contain logos or names of any governing authority or religion.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Unique name must be followed by an acronym (legal form of the company).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The name should represent the purpose of your business activity.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure that your trade name has yet to be used in the past by other businesses.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"font-size: 33px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"STEP_4_Obtaining_Initial_Approvals\"><\/span><b>STEP 4: Obtaining Initial Approvals<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After getting a trade name certificate, the DED will issue you the initial approvals for <\/span><b>company setup in Abu Dhabi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These initial approvals will allow you to apply for a business licence in the UAE.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"font-size: 33px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"STEP_5_Apply_for_the_Business_Licences\"><\/span><b>STEP 5: Apply for the Business Licences<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After completing above mentioned steps you need to collect a business licence from the service centers of the Economic Departments. You can apply for your licence on their website that requires to have the following documents:<\/span><b style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Receipt of initial approvals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Previously submitted documents.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Copy of lease contract that should be duly attested by the RERA ( Real Estate Regulatory Agency).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duly attested MOA ( Memorandum of Association).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All required approvals from other government entities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duly attested contact details of your <\/span><b>local sponsor in the UAE<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b style=\"font-size: 46px;\">Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning to <\/span><b>company setup in Abu Dhabi <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">may be a great opportunity for foreign investors to take advantage of 100% business ownership, tax benefits, diverse business activities and an easy business setup process. We have covered the entire process of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/arabbusinessconsultant.com\/blog\/business-setup-in-abu-dhabi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Abu Dhabi company formation<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from identifying a business activity, ownership structure and trade name to obtaining all essential approvals and business licences.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 33px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Arab_Business_Consultants_Help_You\"><\/span><b>How Arab Business Consultants Help You?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are a leading <\/span><b>business setup consultancy in the UAE<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, having years of experience in providing the best <\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/vipproservices.ae\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PRO services<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/vatdxb.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VAT services<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/arabbusinessconsultant.com\/local-sponsor-uae\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Local Sponsor services<\/a><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <strong>V<\/strong><\/span><b>irtual Office Setup Services<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, if you are planning to set up your business in Abu Dhabi in 2024. Enjoy a seamless and smooth business setup process by handling all the legalities and approval work on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/arabbusinessconsultant.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Arab Business Consultants<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Talk to our expert business consultants to plan your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pulse\/how-register-company-abu-dhabi-detailed-step-by-step-guide-sharma-2e2ke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>company setup in Abu Dhabi<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit our website to learn more about the business setup process in the UAE.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arabbusinessconsultant.com\/blog\/business-setup-consultants-in-dubai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business Setup Consultants in Dubai<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arabbusinessconsultant.com\/blog\/pro-services-in-dubai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Role of PRO Services in Dubai<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arabbusinessconsultant.com\/blog\/local-sponsors-in-the-uae\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local Sponsors in the UAE<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arabbusinessconsultant.com\/blog\/offshore-business-in-dubai-in-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offshore Business in Dubai<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview In 2024, the company setup in Abu Dhabi is gaining exponential popularity due to investor-friendly policies and favorable amendments like 100% ownership, tax advantages and more. With the faster economic growth of the country, Abu Dhabi has become the most ideal destination for global investors and entrepreneurs to set up their businesses.\u00a0 Starting a business in Abu Dhabi need to complete a few crucial steps efficiently. In this blog, we will have a detailed look at all the key steps to set up your company in the capital city of the UAE.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 How to Start a Company in Abu Dhabi? Business setup in Abu Dhabi involves several steps and considerations. Let\u2019s dive into the key steps to start a company in Abu Dhabi. STEP 1: Identify the Right Type of Business Activity Determine the activities of your business and ensure they comply with local regulations. Once the business structure is chosen, the licensing fees and legal requirements are adapted accordingly. The six types of licences available in the UAE are industrial, professional, agricultural, tourism, occupational and commercial. Based on your commercial practices you can register your business in Freezone and Mainland of the UAE.\u00a0 STEP 2: Decide Ownership Structure\u00a0&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":25,"featured_media":27433,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"initial","rop_publish_now_accounts":[],"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_themeisle_gutenberg_block_has_review":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[273],"tags":[404,403,402,399,401,400],"class_list":["post-27432","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","tag-abu-dhabi-company-formation","tag-business-setup-abu-dhabi","tag-business-setup-in-abu-dhabi","tag-company-setup-in-abu-dhabi","tag-how-to-start-a-company-in-abu-dhabi","tag-starting-a-business-in-abu-dhabi"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/arabbusinessconsultant.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27432","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/arabbusinessconsultant.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/arabbusinessconsultant.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/arabbusinessconsultant.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/25"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/arabbusinessconsultant.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=27432"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/arabbusinessconsultant.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27432\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":28685,"href":"https:\/\/arabbusinessconsultant.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27432\/revisions\/28685"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/arabbusinessconsultant.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/27433"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/arabbusinessconsultant.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=27432"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/arabbusinessconsultant.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=27432"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/arabbusinessconsultant.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=27432"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}