WhatsApp quoteThis guide from GoldenKey explains relocating a business from Oman to the UAE in plain language, with the costs, supporting documents and timelines you should expect in 2026. To be clear, below you will find a practical, step-by-step explanation of relocating a business from Oman to the UAE, followed by answers to the questions customers ask us most.
Key takeaways
- Start with the structure: free zone operating company, optional offshore holding.
- Attest the documents you will need before you fly.
- Your investor visa unlocks the bank account and the family visas.
- Oman and the UAE share a land border and extensive trade, with many Omani businesses using Dubai for international reach.
Background
Relocating Your Business from Oman to the UAE mainland licences are issued by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), which currently processes most standard files in around 5 working days. Popular districts for a Relocating Your Business from Oman to the UAE mainland office include Al Reem Island, Khalifa City, Mussafah, Al Maryah Island and Corniche, each with different rent levels and customer footfall. Businesses that benefit most from Relocating Your Business from Oman to the UAE mainland licensing include oil and gas services, contracting, engineering, healthcare and education, because they serve customers on site across the emirate.
What to do, in order
Step 1Activity and legal form
Put simply, we select the correct activity codes from the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) list and the legal form, generally a LLC or a sole establishment. Your portal shows the status of this step for relocating a business from Oman to the UAE in real time.
Step 2Trade name and initial approval
Your trade name is reserved and initial approval secured from the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), together with any external approvals the activity requires.
Step 3Office, MOA and submission
You sign the memorandum of association before the notary or online, we register your tenancy contract and submit the full file. Your portal shows the status of this step for relocating a business from Oman to the UAE in real time.
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
Your Relocating Your Business from Oman to the UAE mainland licence is issued, Chamber membership is activated and we open the establishment and labour files so visas can begin.
Documents you will need
Keep these ready before you start:
- External approvals where the activity requires them, for example from the health authority, RERA or the municipality
- The notarised memorandum of association, which GoldenKey drafts for you
- Passport copies of all shareholders and the manager
- Passport photographs on a white background
- Attested parent-company documents for corporate shareholders
Costs
Prices for relocating a business from Oman to the UAE are drawn from GoldenKey's live price list and confirmed in writing before you pay. Put simply, government fees change from time to time; the figures on this page update automatically when they do.
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- GoldenKey full assistance
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- GoldenKey full assistance
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- GoldenKey full assistance
| Additional visa | AED 3,200 |
|---|---|
| Annual renewal | AED 10,000 |
Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-07.
Why the UAE
In our experience, since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so relocating a business from Oman to the UAE no longer requires a local partner. English is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies relocating a business from Oman to the UAE for international founders.
How GoldenKey helps
GoldenKey is a licensed business setup consultancy, not a reseller, which means your Relocating Your Business from Oman to the UAE application is prepared, checked and submitted by our own team. As a rule, we will tell you plainly if Relocating Your Business from Oman to the UAE is not the right choice for your plan and point you to a better option, even when that option costs less.
Tell us about your plans for relocating a business from Oman to the UAE and GoldenKey will come back to you shortly with a clear price, a document checklist and a realistic timeline.
Frequently asked questions
Do I still need an Emirati partner for a Relocating Your Business from Oman to the UAE mainland company?
For most commercial and industrial activities, no. Since 2021 foreign nationals can own 100% of a Relocating Your Business from Oman to the UAE mainland LLC. A short list of strategic activities still requires Emirati participation, and GoldenKey checks your activity before you commit.
How much office space do I need for a Relocating Your Business from Oman to the UAE mainland licence?
From day one, the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) requires a registered tenancy for most licences. A small office or a desk in a business centre is enough for a few visas, and the visa quota increases with the floor area.
Can I convert my free zone company to a Relocating Your Business from Oman to the UAE mainland company?
As we tell every client, you cannot convert directly, but you can open a mainland branch of your free zone company or set up a new mainland LLC and transfer the business. GoldenKey advises on the most tax-efficient route.
Are Relocating Your Business from Oman to the UAE mainland companies subject to corporate tax?
Yes. Mainland companies pay 9% corporate tax on profits above AED 375,000 and must register with the FTA, which GoldenKey handles as part of your setup.
