WhatsApp quoteFirst Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) suits established companies and groups with higher turnover and international operations, and its product range includes corporate accounts, trade finance, treasury services and cash management. A UAE business account is the step that turns your licence into a working company, and First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is a sound candidate for many of the companies we form. Construction & Contracting in First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) means building, civil works, MEP and specialist contracting for customers across the UAE, and it is licensed as a commercial activity. In short, contracting is almost always a mainland licence because projects are delivered on client sites across the emirates. Classification grades and an engineer's credentials are required for most contracting categories.
Why First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)
GoldenKey prepares a one-page business profile, a projected cash-flow summary and a document pack in the format First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) relationship managers expect. 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 application is approved faster. GoldenKey has licensed construction & contracting in First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) for customers ranging from solo founders to groups opening a regional branch, so we know which sub-activities to list.
How First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) works with GoldenKey
Step 1Profile review
As a rule, we assess your business profile against First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)'s appetite — activity, nationalities, turnover — and confirm the fit first.
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. For a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) account for a contracting company, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Step 3Introduction and meeting
In practice, we introduce you to a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) business banking officer and sit with you for the application meeting, in person or by video.
Step 4Compliance and activation
From day one, the bank's compliance team reviews the file, may ask follow-up questions that we help you answer, and activates the account on approval. We keep a written record of this step so your file for a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) account for a contracting company is audit-ready.
Documents required
For a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) account for a contracting company the authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- Personal or corporate bank statements for the last three to six months
- A business profile describing products, customers, suppliers and countries of operation
- Passport, visa and Emirates ID copies of all shareholders and signatories
- Proof of residential address for each signatory
- A CV for each shareholder and the company's website or social links
- Office tenancy contract or flexi-desk agreement
Pricing
Pricing for a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) account for a contracting company depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. The figures below for a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) account for a contracting company are updated by GoldenKey whenever the licensing authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.
| 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
Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) account for a contracting company a route to relocation as well as a business decision. There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) account for a contracting company can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
In our experience, you deal with one named consultant from the first call until your First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) licence, visa and bank introduction are complete, and that consultant answers your WhatsApp messages personally. Importantly, we speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) account for a contracting company. Just as important, if a document is missing or an approval is delayed on your First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) file, we tell you immediately and explain the fix, rather than letting the application sit.
Put simply, 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) account for a contracting company.
Frequently asked questions
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.
Does GoldenKey guarantee a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) account?
No consultant can. First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)'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 First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) declines my application?
For most clients, 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 construction & contracting allowed in First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)?
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Which licence type covers construction & contracting?
In our experience, construction & Contracting is classified as a commercial activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
