WhatsApp quoteADIB is Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, a leading Islamic lender with a modern digital platform and SME banking team, and it is one of the banks GoldenKey regularly introduces new companies to. A UAE business account is the step that turns your licence into a working company, and ADIB is a sound candidate for many of the companies we form. For Greek entrepreneurs, the UAE is around 4.5 hours from Athens, the UAE is 1 to 2 hours ahead of Greece, and English is the business language. The most common businesses Greeks open through GoldenKey are in shipping, hospitality, food exports and construction, although ADIB supports almost any activity.
Why ADIB
Put simply, aDIB's SME team works well with Abu Dhabi mainland and free zone licences. ADIB is known for Sharia-compliant banking, digital account services, strong Abu Dhabi presence and business financing, which is why we shortlist it for companies with that profile. For Greeks, the practical advantages of ADIB are the ease of travel between Greece and the UAE, English is the business language, and a banking system that processes euro (EUR) transfers daily.
How ADIB works with GoldenKey
Step 1Profile review
GoldenKey studies your licence, activity, ownership and expected turnover to judge whether ADIB is the right match before any form is filled.
Step 2Document pack
As a rule, we compile the licence, memorandum, passport and visa copies, address proof, business profile and sample contracts in the layout ADIB expects. For an ADIB business account for Greek owners, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Step 3Introduction and meeting
We arrange the meeting with an ADIB relationship manager and sit alongside you to answer compliance questions.
Step 4Compliance and activation
In short, aDIB's compliance team reviews the file, raises any follow-up questions (which we help answer) and activates the account on approval. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to an ADIB business account for Greek owners.
Documents required
To be clear, for an ADIB business account for Greek owners the authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- Educational certificates attested by the Greece authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- Personal or corporate bank statements for the last three to six months
- A passport issued by Greece with at least six months' validity
- Passport, visa and Emirates ID copies of all shareholders and signatories
- Trade licence, certificate of incorporation and memorandum of association
- Sample invoices, contracts or purchase orders where available
Pricing
Crucially, all prices for an ADIB business account for Greek owners are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing ahead of payment. On the ground, use the table below to compare packages for an ADIB business account for Greek owners; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.
| GoldenKey service fee | AED 1,500 |
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Introduction, document preparation and coordination with bank relationship manager
Request this servicePrices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-07.
Why the UAE
The UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international customers and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for an ADIB business account for Greek owners. On the ground, english is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies an ADIB business account for Greek owners for international founders.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey's consultants have handled an ADIB business account for Greek owners for traders, consultants, tech entrepreneurs and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. We speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for an ADIB business account for Greek owners. As we tell every client, we will tell you plainly if ADIB is not the right choice for your plan and point you to a better option, even when that option costs less.
If you would like a written quotation for an ADIB business account for Greek owners, use the form below or message us on WhatsApp and we will respond as soon as possible.
Frequently asked questions
Does GoldenKey guarantee a ADIB account?
No adviser can. ADIB's compliance team makes the decision. What GoldenKey does is prepare a complete, consistent application and introduce you to the right banking officer, which is where most of the difference is made.
What if ADIB declines my application?
We ask for the reason, address it if possible and apply to a better-matched bank. A decline at one bank does not affect your application elsewhere.
Is a minimum balance required at ADIB?
Most UAE banks apply a minimum average balance or a monthly fee below it. GoldenKey confirms the current ADIB terms for your package before you apply.
Do Greeks need a UAE visa before applying for ADIB?
No. You can apply for the licence from Greece with scanned papers, and the investor UAE residence visa is processed afterwards.
Can a Greek citizen own 100% of a company in ADIB?
Yes. Greeks can own the full share capital of a ADIB company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
