WhatsApp quoteOn the ground, opening a business account with ADIB is a realistic goal for a well-prepared company, and preparation is exactly what GoldenKey provides. 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. Typical examples of this activity include food re-export, auto parts, textiles and machinery, which can generally sit together on one ADIB licence. Day to day, import & Export in ADIB means importing goods into the UAE and exporting or re-exporting them to regional and global markets, and it is licensed as a commercial activity.
Why ADIB
Day to day, 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 most clients, aDIB's SME team works well with Abu Dhabi mainland and free zone licences. GoldenKey has licensed import & export in ADIB for clients ranging from solo entrepreneurs to groups opening a regional branch, so we know which sub-activities to list.
How ADIB works with GoldenKey
Step 1Profile review
We review your licence, activity, shareholder nationalities and expected turnover and confirm that ADIB is a sensible match.
Step 2Document pack
GoldenKey builds the complete document pack for ADIB: corporate papers, signatory IDs, proof of address, profile and supporting invoices. We keep a written record of this step so your file for an ADIB account for an import-export business is audit-ready.
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
After compliance review by ADIB, any queries are answered with our help and the account is opened. For an ADIB account for an import-export business this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
Documents required
To be clear, the document list for an ADIB account for an import-export business is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- Sample invoices, contracts or purchase orders where available
- A business profile describing products, customers, suppliers and countries of operation
- Proof of residential address for each signatory
- Personal or corporate bank statements for the last three to six months
- A CV for each shareholder and the company's website or social links
- Passport, visa and Emirates ID copies of all shareholders and signatories
Pricing
As a rule, the figures below for an ADIB account for an import-export business are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Pricing for an ADIB account for an import-export business depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.
| 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 2026-10-06.
Why the UAE
The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, which is why so many business owners choose it as a base for an ADIB account for an import-export business. In our experience, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from an ADIB account for an import-export business can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with an ADIB account for an import-export business, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. We speak the languages our customers speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for an ADIB account for an import-export business. GoldenKey's consultants have handled an ADIB account for an import-export business for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly.
If you would like a written quotation for an ADIB account for an import-export business, use the form below or message us on WhatsApp and we will respond as soon as possible.
Frequently asked questions
What if ADIB declines my application?
In our experience, 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 request elsewhere.
How long does ADIB take to open a business account?
Timelines vary with the bank's workload and the complexity of your profile. Simple service companies with a resident signatory are generally faster; trading companies with many countries of operation take longer.
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.
Is import & export allowed in ADIB?
ADIB assesses import & export businesses on their documentation and trading pattern. {brand} prepares a profile that explains the activity clearly.
Can I combine import & export with other activities?
In most cases yes. Related activities can share one licence, while unrelated ones may need a general trading licence or a second licence.
