Mainland Company Formation (LLC / Sole Establishment / Civil Company)
Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) via TAMM
- Indicative timing
- ~1-10 working days once documents ready
- Rinjaz role
- prepare; type; submit; follow-up
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Business services
in Abu Dhabi.
Capital-market access, mainland licensing, ADGM and high-value corporate operations. Review the local route before committing to a licence, office, visa or corporate service plan.
LOCAL SERVICE MAP
What Rinjaz can coordinate in Abu Dhabi
Government fees and commercial charges remain separate. Information is checked against the linked source, but the authority’s live portal controls the final requirement and fee.
Company FormationTrade NameLicensingTenancyImmigration CardVisa & ResidencyLabour/MOHREMedical & Emirates IDPRO & Document ClearingMunicipalityChamberCustomsTax & ComplianceBanking
Free Zone Company Formation (FZE / FZC / FZ-LLC / Branch)
Masdar City Free Zone Authority (also ADGM, KEZAD, twofour54)
- Indicative timing
- ~1-5 working days once documents ready
- Rinjaz role
- prepare; type; submit; follow-up
Free Zone Company Formation - ADGM (Financial & Professional)
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Registration Authority
- Indicative timing
- ~5-15 working days
- Rinjaz role
- prepare; refer; follow-up
Trade Name Reservation
Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) via TAMM
- Indicative timing
- Same day to ~1 working day
- Rinjaz role
- prepare; type; submit; follow-up
Initial Approval (No-Objection to Proceed)
Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) via TAMM
- Indicative timing
- Same day to ~2 working days
- Rinjaz role
- prepare; type; submit; follow-up
Trade Licence Issuance (Commercial / Professional / Industrial)
Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) via TAMM
- Indicative timing
- ~1-5 working days
- Rinjaz role
- prepare; type; submit; follow-up
Trade Licence Renewal
Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) via TAMM
- Indicative timing
- Same day to ~3 working days
- Rinjaz role
- prepare; type; submit; follow-up
Trade Licence Amendment (Activity / Partner / Manager / Address / Legal Form)
Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) via TAMM
- Indicative timing
- ~1-5 working days
- Rinjaz role
- prepare; type; submit; follow-up
Branch / Representative Office Registration
Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) via TAMM
- Indicative timing
- ~3-10 working days
- Rinjaz role
- prepare; type; submit; follow-up
Office / Lease / Tenancy Registration (Tawtheeq)
Department of Municipalities & Transport (DMT)
- Indicative timing
- ~1 working day
- Rinjaz role
- assist; prepare; refer; follow-up
Immigration Establishment Card (Company Immigration File)
ICP (Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security)
- Indicative timing
- ~1-3 working days
- Rinjaz role
- prepare; type; submit; follow-up
Residence Visa (Employee / Investor) - Entry Permit to Stamping
ICP (Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security)
- Indicative timing
- ~3-10 working days across the sequence
- Rinjaz role
- prepare; type; submit; follow-up
CORPORATE PRO IN ABU DHABI
Give us the file.
Keep your team focused.
Recurring work can be managed through a transaction register, expiry calendar, document checklist and accountable service desk.
Request a corporate brief →- 01TAMM-managed licensing retainerSME & corporate portfolios holding ADDED licences
- 02ICP establishment-file & visa deskEmployers scaling headcount in Abu Dhabi
- 03MOHRE compliance & WPS onboardingCompanies with UAE-national/expat payroll obligations
- 04Free-zone-to-mainland bridgeFree-zone firms needing onshore trade rights
- 05Golden Visa conciergeHNW investors, entrepreneurs, specialized talent
COMMON QUESTIONS
Know before you proceed.
Can a foreigner own 100% of an Abu Dhabi mainland company?
Yes, for 1,100+ approved commercial and industrial activities under the amended Companies Law, 100% foreign ownership is allowed on Abu Dhabi mainland. A limited list of strategic or professional activities still needs an Emirati partner or agent, so we verify your exact activity with ADDED.
Where do I apply for an Abu Dhabi trade licence?
Through TAMM, the unified Abu Dhabi Government platform, under the ADDED economic-licence services.
Is Abu Dhabi immigration handled by GDRFA/Amer like Dubai?
No. Abu Dhabi residence visas and establishment cards are processed federally through ICP (icp.gov.ae) and TAMM, not through Dubai's GDRFA/Amer channel.
What tenancy registration does Abu Dhabi use?
Abu Dhabi uses Tawtheeq (managed by the Department of Municipalities and Transport, accessed via TAMM) rather than Dubai's Ejari. A registered tenancy is required to license a business and activate utilities.
What are ADGM's commercial licence fees?
ADGM cut its commercial licence fees from January 2025, with different tiers for non-financial, retail, financial, tech/fintech startup and SPV licences. The exact fee depends on your licence type, so confirm the current figures directly with ADGM.
What is the cheapest Masdar City Free Zone package?
Masdar City Free Zone advertises a Startup package around AED 7,000 (up to 2 activities, no visa) and an Innovation package around AED 12,000 with 2 visas. Package prices change, so we confirm the current figure before quoting.
What does a KEZAD licence cover?
KEZAD issues three licence types - Industrial (manufacturing/export), Trading/General Trading, and Service - with a focus on logistics, food, metals, polymers, automotive, life science and chemicals.