WhatsApp quoteFirst 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. Importantly, first 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.
Why First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)
Having a UAE residence visa and Emirates ID for at least one signatory makes a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) file noticeably smoother. 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. Day to day, 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.
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. For a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) account for a mainland limited liability company licensed by an economic department this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
Step 2Document pack
GoldenKey assembles the trade licence, memorandum, passport and visa copies, proof of address, business profile and supporting invoices or contracts.
Step 3Introduction and meeting
GoldenKey introduces you to a business banking officer at First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) and joins the application meeting, in person or online. If the authority raises a query on a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) account for a mainland limited liability company licensed by an economic department at this stage, we handle it the same day.
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) account for a mainland limited liability company licensed by an economic department the authority asks for the following papers, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- A CV for each shareholder and the company's website or social links
- Proof of residential address for each signatory
- Personal or corporate bank statements for the last three to six months
- A business profile describing products, customers, suppliers and countries of operation
- Sample invoices, contracts or purchase orders where available
- Office tenancy contract or flexi-desk agreement
Pricing
The figures below for a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) account for a mainland limited liability company licensed by an economic department are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. In our experience, all prices for a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) account for a mainland limited liability company licensed by an economic department 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.
How First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) views a mainland llc
Mainland LLCs are the most familiar structure for First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), because the licence, Ejari tenancy and Chamber membership give the bank an easy picture of a real UAE business. Expect questions on expected monthly turnover and the main counterparties.
Why the UAE
To be clear, english is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) account for a mainland limited liability company licensed by an economic department for international founders. Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) account for a mainland limited liability company licensed by an economic department a route to relocation as well as a business decision.
Why GoldenKey
Because GoldenKey works with the licensing authority, the immigration department and the banks every single week, we know exactly which documents each of them will ask for on a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) file. 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 mainland limited liability company licensed by an economic department. We will tell you plainly if First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is not the right choice for your plan and point you to a better option, even when that option costs less.
Book a call with GoldenKey and we will confirm your eligibility, your costs and your next steps for a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) account for a mainland limited liability company licensed by an economic department in a single conversation.
Frequently asked questions
Can I open a First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) account without a UAE residence visa?
In our experience, some banks consider non-resident company accounts, but most prefer a resident signatory. GoldenKey usually processes your investor visa before the bank application for that reason.
What if First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) 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 submission elsewhere.
How long does First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) take to open a business account?
From day one, 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.
Is a minimum balance required at First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)?
Most UAE banks apply a minimum average balance or a monthly fee below it. GoldenKey confirms the current First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) terms for your package before you apply.
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.
