WhatsApp quoteFor most clients, first Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is the largest bank in the UAE by assets, with international reach and corporate-grade services for larger or well-capitalised businesses, and it is one of the banks GoldenKey regularly introduces new companies to. In our experience, opening a business account with First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is a realistic goal for a well-prepared company, and preparation is exactly what GoldenKey provides. Put simply, payments between Austria and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, euro (EUR) transfers settle promptly and UAE banks are familiar with Austrian business profiles. For Austrian company owners, the UAE is around 5.5 hours from Vienna, the UAE is 2 to 3 hours ahead of Austria, and English is used for all UAE business.
Why First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)
In practice, account opening at First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is a compliance process, not a sales process: the bank wants to understand who you are, what you sell, who pays you and where the money comes from. For most clients, if First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is not the right fit for your profile, we say so and introduce you to a bank that is, because a well-matched file is approved faster. For Austrians, the practical advantages of First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) are the ease of travel between Austria and the UAE, English is used for all UAE business, and a banking system that processes euro (EUR) transfers daily.
How First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) works with GoldenKey
Step 1Profile review
GoldenKey studies your licence, activity, ownership and expected turnover to judge whether First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is the right match before any form is filled. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) business account for Austrian owners.
Step 2Document pack
We compile the licence, memorandum, passport and visa copies, address proof, business profile and sample contracts in the layout First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) expects.
Step 3Introduction and meeting
Crucially, we introduce you to a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) business banking officer and sit with you for the file meeting, in person or by video. We keep a written record of this step so your file for a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) business account for Austrian owners is audit-ready.
Step 4Compliance and activation
After compliance review by First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), any queries are answered with our help and the account is opened.
Documents required
For a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) business account for Austrian owners the authority asks for the following papers, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- A bank statement from your Austria bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- A police clearance certificate from Austria if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- Personal or corporate bank statements for the last three to six months
- Trade licence, certificate of incorporation and memorandum of association
- Proof of residential address for each signatory
- A business profile describing products, customers, suppliers and countries of operation
Pricing
Put simply, the figures below for a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) business account for Austrian owners are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. On the ground, all prices for a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) business account for Austrian owners are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay.
| 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 2026-10-27.
Why the UAE
Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) business account for Austrian owners a route to relocation as well as a business decision. The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) business account for Austrian owners and makes international pricing simple.
Why GoldenKey
Our quotations for a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) business account for Austrian owners list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before any payment anything. GoldenKey builds its own CRM and client portal, so you can see the status of your First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) application, download your supporting documents and pay invoices from your phone. GoldenKey's consultants have handled a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) business account for Austrian owners for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly.
In short, ready to start? Send us a WhatsApp message with your nationality, the activity you have in mind and the number of visas you need, and we will reply shortly with a written quotation for a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) business account for Austrian owners.
Frequently asked questions
How long does First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) 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.
Can I open a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) account without a UAE residence visa?
In short, some banks consider non-resident company accounts, but most prefer a resident signatory. GoldenKey usually processes your investor visa before the bank submission for that reason.
Can a free zone company open an account with First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)?
Yes — First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) accepts companies from the main free zones, subject to its review. A clear activity and a UAE-resident signatory help.
Do Austrians need a UAE visa before applying for First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)?
No. You can apply for the licence from Austria with scanned supporting documents, and the investor residence visa is processed afterwards.
Can a Austrian citizen own 100% of a company in First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)?
Absolutely. Austrians can own the full share capital of a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
