WhatsApp quoteTo be clear, abu Dhabi is the capital — government contracts, energy supply chains and the Tajer Abu Dhabi licence, and GoldenKey registers mainland companies there with the economic department week in, week out. An Abu Dhabi mainland licence, issued by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), lets your company trade anywhere in the UAE, bid for government work and open as many branches as you need. In our experience, typical examples of this activity include equipment supply, inspection services, engineering support and chemicals trading, which can usually sit together on one Abu Dhabi licence. On the ground, serving ADNOC and other operators requires supplier registration and often an In-Country Value score, which favours Abu Dhabi mainland entities. Equipment traders can work from Jebel Ali or Hamriyah free zones.
Why Abu Dhabi
Businesses that benefit most from Abu Dhabi mainland licensing include oil and gas services, contracting, engineering, healthcare and education, because they serve customers on site across the emirate. ADDED processes most licences within 2 to 5 working days.
How Abu Dhabi works with GoldenKey
Step 1Activity and legal form
We pick the precise activity codes from the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) list and settle on the legal form — normally a LLC, or a sole establishment for individual professionals.
Step 2Trade name and initial approval
GoldenKey files the name reservation and initial-approval request with the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) and obtains sector approvals where needed. For opening an oil and gas services company in the UAE as a Czech founder this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
Step 3Office, MOA and submission
After the MOA is signed and the office tenancy registered, GoldenKey lodges the full file with the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED).
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
The Abu Dhabi mainland licence is released, Chamber membership activated, and we open the establishment and labour files so visa processing can start. If the authority raises a query on opening an oil and gas services company in the UAE as a Czech founder at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for opening an oil and gas services company in the UAE as a Czech founder; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- A passport issued by Czech Republic with at least six months' validity
- Attested parent-company paperwork and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- Company profile
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
Pricing
Use the table below to compare packages for opening an oil and gas services company in the UAE as a Czech founder; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. The figures below for opening an oil and gas services company in the UAE as a Czech founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.
- 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
The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, which is why so many founders choose it as a base for opening an oil and gas services company in the UAE as a Czech founder. Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes opening an oil and gas services company in the UAE as a Czech founder a route to relocation as well as a business decision.
Why GoldenKey
To be clear, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for opening an oil and gas services company in the UAE as a Czech founder happen the same day they are ready. Just as important, 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 an Abu Dhabi file. GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening an oil and gas services company in the UAE as a Czech founder for traders, consultants, tech business owners and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly.
From day one, message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for opening an oil and gas services company in the UAE as a Czech founder, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Abu Dhabi mainland company formation take?
On the ground, with documents and a tenancy contract ready, the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) nine times out of ten issues the licence within 5 working days. External approvals for regulated activities add time.
Can a Abu Dhabi mainland company trade in other emirates?
Yes — A mainland licence is valid across the UAE, and you can open branches in other emirates by registering with their economic departments.
Are Abu Dhabi 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.
Can a Czech citizen own 100% of a company in Abu Dhabi?
Absolutely. Czechs can own the full share capital of a Abu Dhabi company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Is oil & gas services allowed in Abu Dhabi?
Yes. Czechs can own 100% of an oil and gas services company in the UAE. {brand} recommends Abu Dhabi for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
