Abu Dhabi Mainland
The biggest of the 7 Emirates and the capital of UAE is Abu Dhabi. One of the world’s top energy exporters blessed with abundant oil reserves, many industries are thriving in this region. Some of the main economic contributors of Abu Dhabi are tourism, real estate, and industrial manufacturing.
The process to establish a company in Abu Dhabi is easy and straightforward.
Licenses issued in Abu Dhabi
The investors must obtain a suitable trade license to establish a company in Abu Dhabi. Trade Licenses are granted depending on the type of the business activity.
The following is a list of trade licenses granted under the Abu Dhabi Mainland jurisdiction
License Type
Occupational License
This license is granted to companies that utilize the intellectual capacity and employee’s talent. Some of the examples are consultants, R & D enterprises, accounting firms and the likes.
Industrial licenses
These are given to businesses that focus on production and manufacturing.
Commercial License
Companies involved in public trading, real estate firms, hospitals and the likes are all granted commercial licenses.
Professional License
This license is granted to an individual or a group that specializes in a particular skill like artisanship, carpentry, etc.
Tourism License
Companies that are involved in tourism-related services are granted with a valid Tourism license. This includes the hotels, travel consultants, etc.