Business setup in Abudhabi

How to setup Business in Abudhabi

Abudhabi (Non Freezone)  Licensing Requirement Documents

New Establishment

1. A copy of the valid passport (Page 1, and the consolidated number page for UAE citizens)/(for non-UAE citizens, a copy of passport, and ensure to verify the Residence Permit page (Residence/Visit).
2. A copy of valid lease contract for the required period of licensing
3. An approved specimen model of the commercial name calligraphy showing the colors and the sizes
4. The approval of the competent authorities to be presented as per the nature of the required activity
5. Notarized local services agent contract (Residence)
6. A copy of a no-objection letter from the previous sponsor (Residence)
7. A copy of the entry to the country stamp in case of a visit (Residence)

Branches of local companies and establishments

1. A copy of the valid passport (Page 1, and the consolidated number page for UAE citizens)/(for non-UAE citizens, a copy of passport, and ensure to verify the Residence Permit page (Residence/Visit).
2. A copy of valid lease contract for the required period of licensing
3. An approved specimen model of the commercial name calligraphy showing the colors and the sizes
4. A copy of the signature authentication of the company representative
5. Trade license copy for Headquarter Company
6. An application from the licensee to open a branch in Abu Dhabi or Company board of directors resolution to open a branch of the Company in Abu Dhabi Emirate
7. The approval of the competent authorities to be presented as per the nature of the required activity
8. Notarized copy of the company contract
9. The document giving evidence to the partnership contract from Ministry of Economy and Planning
10. (In the case of foreign companies) a declaration from Headquarter Company, in which it covenants to assume any material obligations on its branches.
11. Notarized local services agent contract (Residence)
12. (In the case of foreign companies) the last two accredited balance sheets of the company together with certified auditor’s report and profit and loss statement as well as the clarifications on balance sheet, as attested by entities concerned.
13. (In the case of foreign companies) branches’ capital should not be less than Dh.250,000

A limited liability company

A copy of the valid passport (Page 1, and the consolidated number page for UAE citizens)/(for non-UAE citizens, a copy of passport, and ensure to verify the Residence Permit page (Residence/Visit).

1. A copy of the signature authentication of the company representative.
2. A copy of valid lease contract for the required period of licensing.
3. An approved specimen model of the commercial name calligraphy showing the colors and the sizes.
4. The notarized company’s articles of association and memorandum of incorporation as per the form prescribed by the Planning and Economy Department.
5. Certificate of deposit of the cash shares listed in company’s articles of association with one of the banks operating in the country.
6. A no objection certificate from the previous sponsor (residence).
7. A copy of no objection certificate from Abu Dhabi Passports and Immigration Department (for residence/ visit).
8. An attested power of attorney for delegating a third party on submitting the application.
9. Company’s capital should not be less than Dh.150,000.
10. The approval of the competent authorities to be presented as per the nature of the required activity.
11. The company’s articles of association and memorandum of incorporation shall be published in the Trade Register of the Planning and Economy Department.

A general partnership company

1. A copy of the valid passport (Page 1, and the consolidated number page for UAE citizens)/(for non-UAE citizens, a copy of passport, and ensure to verify the Residence Permit page (Residence/Visit).
2. A copy of the signature authentication of the company representative.
3. A copy of valid lease contract for the required period of licensing.
4. An approved specimen model of the commercial name calligraphy showing the colors and the sizes.
5. An attested power of attorney for delegating a third party on submitting the application.
6. The articles of association of the general partnership shall be attested by the notary public, provided:
   - Partners are jointly liable.
   - Partnership is confined to UAE citizens.
7. The approval of the competent authorities to be presented as per the nature of the required activity.
8. The company’s articles of association shall be published in the Trade Register of the Planning and Economy Department.

A partnership limited with shares

1. A copy of the valid passport (Page 1, and the consolidated number page for UAE citizens)/(for non-UAE citizens, a copy of passport, and ensure to verify the Residence Permit page (Residence/Visit).
2. A copy of the signature authentication of the company representative.
3. A copy of valid lease contract for the required period of licensing.
4. An approved specimen model of the commercial name calligraphy showing the colors and the sizes.
5. The company’s articles of association shall be attested by the notary public, provided the following conditions are met:
   -General partners shall be liable with all their assets for company’s obligations.
   -Shareholding partners shall not be liable to company’s obligations except within the amount of their shares in the company’s capital.
   -The capital shall be divided into equal and negotiable shares.
   - Company’s capital should not be less than five hundred thousand dirhams.
   - It is not permitted to include the name of the shareholding partner in the company’s name.
6. The approval of the competent authorities to be presented as per the nature of the required activity.
7. The company’s articles of association shall be published in the Trade Register of the Planning and Economy Department.

A Public joint stock company

1. A copy of the valid passport (Page 1, and the consolidated number page for UAE citizens)/(for non-UAE citizens, a copy of passport, and ensure to verify the Residence Permit page (Residence/Visit).
2. A copy of the signature authentication of the company representative.
3. A copy of valid lease contract for the required period of licensing.
4. An approved specimen model of the commercial name calligraphy showing the colors and the sizes.
5. The company’s articles of association and memorandum of incorporation shall be in line with the form prescribed by the Planning and Economy Department and shall be attested by the notary public, provided the following conditions are met:
   - Founding partners should not be less than ten.
   - The members of the board of directors should not be less than three and more than fifteen members.
   - The company’s capital should not be less than ten million dirhams.
6. Enclose a feasibility study of the project.
7. The approval of the competent authorities to be presented as per the nature of the required activity.
8. The company’s articles of association and memorandum of incorporation shall be published in the Trade Register of the Planning and Economy Department.

A private joint stock company

1. A copy of the valid passport (Page 1, and the consolidated number page for UAE citizens)/(for non-UAE citizens, a copy of passport, and ensure to verify the Residence Permit page (Residence/Visit).
2. A copy of the signature authentication of the company representative.
3. A copy of valid lease contract for the required period of licensing.
4. An approved specimen model of the commercial name calligraphy showing the colors and the sizes.
5. The company’s articles of association and memorandum of incorporation shall be in line with the form prescribed by the Planning and Economy Department and shall be attested by the notary public, provided the following conditions are met:
   - Company’s capital should not be less than two million dirhams.
   - Founders should not be less than three people.
   - Shares shall not be offered for public subscription.
   - Founders shall subscribe in the entire capital.
6. Enclose a feasibility study of the project.
7. The approval of the competent authorities to be presented as per the nature of the required activity.
8. The company’s articles of association and memorandum of incorporation shall be published in the Trade Register of the Planning and Economy Department.

A partnership limited with shares

1. A copy of the valid passport (Page 1, and the consolidated number page for UAE citizens)/(for non-UAE citizens, a copy of passport, and ensure to verify the Residence Permit page (Residence/Visit).
2. A copy of the signature authentication of the company representative.
3. A copy of valid lease contract for the required period of licensing.
4. An approved specimen model of the commercial name calligraphy showing the colors and the sizes.
5. The company’s articles of association shall be attested by the notary public, provided the following conditions are met:
   - General partners shall be liable with all their assets for company’s obligations.
   - Shareholding partners shall not be liable to company’s obligations except within the amount of their shares in the company’s capital.
   - The capital shall be divided into equal and negotiable shares.
   - Company’s capital should not be less than five hundred thousand dirhams.
   - It is not permitted to include the name of the shareholding partner in the company’s name.
6. The approval of the competent authorities to be presented as per the nature of the required activity.
7. The company’s articles of association shall be published in the Trade Register of the Planning and Economy Department.

Licensing fee varies depends upon the activity.