WhatsApp quoteThis illustrative scenario shows how a Swedish founder set up a manufacturing company in Abu Dhabi with GoldenKey; names and figures are representative of typical client journeys rather than a specific client.
The starting point
A Swedish entrepreneur from Stockholm wanted to launch a manufacturing company serving customers in the UAE and Sweden. The priorities were a credible licence, a residence visa and a business bank account within a realistic budget.
Why Abu Dhabi
After comparing options, Abu Dhabi was chosen for its access to ADNOC and government supply chains and because manufacturing & industrial is a well-established activity there. GoldenKey confirmed the activity code and the visa package in the first consultation.
The process
GoldenKey reserved the trade name, obtained initial approval and submitted attested paperwork from Sweden. The licence was issued in line with the usual Abu Dhabi timeline, followed by the establishment card, investor visa, medical test and Emirates ID.
Banking and tax
As a rule, with the licence and visa in hand, GoldenKey prepared the bank file and introduced the client to a bank suited to manufacturing & industrial. Corporate tax registration was completed within the FTA deadline and VAT registration was timed to the expected turnover.
The outcome
The business was invoicing customers within weeks of the first call, with a UAE address, a resident founder and a compliance calendar managed by GoldenKey. The same path is available to any Swedish founder considering manufacturing & industrial in Abu Dhabi.
Indicative pricing for Abu Dhabi
- 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 3,520 |
|---|---|
| Annual renewal | AED 11,000 |
Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-27.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with manufacturing & industrial in Abu Dhabi for a Swedish founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for manufacturing & industrial in Abu Dhabi for a Swedish founder happen the same day they are ready.
From day one, call or WhatsApp GoldenKey today and a consultant will walk you through manufacturing & industrial in Abu Dhabi for a Swedish founder step by step, with no obligation and no pressure.
Frequently asked questions
Can my family from Sweden join me?
Once your investor visa is released you can sponsor your spouse and children, and GoldenKey processes their visas alongside yours.
Do Swedes need a UAE visa before applying for Abu Dhabi?
Not in that case. You can apply for the licence from Sweden with scanned documents, and the investor UAE residence visa is processed afterwards.
Can a Swedish citizen own 100% of a company in Abu Dhabi?
Yes. Swedes can own the full share capital of a Abu Dhabi company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
