WhatsApp quoteTo be clear, since the 2021 ownership reforms, most Abu Dhabi mainland activities allow 100% foreign ownership, which removed the biggest objection founders used to have. GoldenKey helps founders compare Abu Dhabi mainland with the nearby free zones honestly, because the right answer depends on where your customers are. Lithuanians are a small community of fintech company owners, engineers and traders, so the Abu Dhabi authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Lithuanian applications every day and process them without hesitation. In practice, the most common businesses Lithuanians open through GoldenKey are in fintech, laser technology, food exports and logistics, although Abu Dhabi supports almost any activity.
Why Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi mainland licences are granted by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), which currently processes most standard files in around 5 working days. Government and semi-government tenders in Abu Dhabi require a mainland licence and Chamber of Commerce membership, both of which GoldenKey arranges.
How Abu Dhabi works with GoldenKey
Step 1Activity and legal form
GoldenKey maps your business to the right Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) activity codes and recommends the legal form that fits ownership and liability needs. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to opening an oil and gas services company in the UAE as a Lithuanian founder.
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.
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. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for opening an oil and gas services company in the UAE as a Lithuanian founder.
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
Day to day, the Abu Dhabi mainland licence is released, Chamber membership activated, and we open the establishment and labour files so visa processing can start.
Documents required
The document list for opening an oil and gas services company in the UAE as a Lithuanian founder is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- A passport issued by Lithuania with at least six months' validity
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- A police clearance certificate from Lithuania if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- A bank statement from your Lithuania bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- 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 Lithuanian 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 Lithuanian 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 2026-10-06.
Why the UAE
Banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of opening an oil and gas services company in the UAE as a Lithuanian founder predictable. The UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international clients and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for opening an oil and gas services company in the UAE as a Lithuanian founder.
Why GoldenKey
In our experience, most of our Abu Dhabi clients come to us through referrals from other founders, which is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. Our quotations for opening an oil and gas services company in the UAE as a Lithuanian founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. In short, because GoldenKey works with the licensing authority, the immigration department and the banks every single week, we know exactly which papers each of them will ask for on an Abu Dhabi file.
If you would like a written quotation for opening an oil and gas services company in the UAE as a Lithuanian founder, use the form below or message us on WhatsApp and we will respond as soon as possible.
Frequently asked questions
Can a Abu Dhabi mainland company trade in other emirates?
It can. A mainland licence is valid across the UAE, and you can open branches in other emirates by registering with their economic departments.
What is the difference between Abu Dhabi mainland and a free zone?
Mainland companies can trade directly with any UAE customer and take government contracts; free zone companies have lower costs and customs benefits but trade with the mainland through distributors. GoldenKey compares both for your specific activity.
Are Abu Dhabi mainland companies subject to corporate tax?
Absolutely. 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.
Is oil & gas services allowed in Abu Dhabi?
Yes, it can. Lithuanians 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.
What approvals does oil & gas services need?
For most clients, aDNOC or operator vendor registration; ICV certification. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.
