WhatsApp quoteAbu 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. Choosing Abu Dhabi mainland gives you a licence that landlords, government departments and large corporate clients recognise without a second thought. As a rule, 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. Importantly, romanian IT talent and construction firms are well represented in Dubai, which gives Romanian entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Abu Dhabi licence is issued.
Why Abu Dhabi
Put simply, among the strengths of an Abu Dhabi mainland licence are access to ADNOC and government supply chains and Tajer licence with no office for 2 years, so local service businesses gravitate here. As a rule, the Tajer Abu Dhabi licence allows over 1,000 activities without a physical office for two years.
How Abu Dhabi works with GoldenKey
Step 1Activity and legal form
To be clear, 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. Your portal shows the status of this step for opening an oil and gas services company in the UAE as a Romanian founder in real time.
Step 2Trade name and initial approval
GoldenKey reserves your trade name and obtains initial approval from the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), including any external approvals your activity needs.
Step 3Office, MOA and submission
Crucially, after the MOA is signed and the office tenancy registered, GoldenKey lodges the full application with the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED). If the authority raises a query on opening an oil and gas services company in the UAE as a Romanian founder at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
Just as important, 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
Gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of opening an oil and gas services company in the UAE as a Romanian founder.
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
- Company profile
- A bank statement from your Romania bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- Educational certificates attested by the Romania authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
Pricing
All prices for opening an oil and gas services company in the UAE as a Romanian founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before a single dirham changes hands. The figures below for opening an oil and gas services company in the UAE as a Romanian 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'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 Romanian founder. Put simply, the UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, which is why so many entrepreneurs choose it as a base for opening an oil and gas services company in the UAE as a Romanian founder.
Why GoldenKey
Importantly, we will tell you plainly if Abu Dhabi is not the right choice for your plan and point you to a better option, even when that option costs less. In practice, we speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for opening an oil and gas services company in the UAE as a Romanian founder. In our experience, our quotations for opening an oil and gas services company in the UAE as a Romanian founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before any payment anything.
Book a call with GoldenKey and we will confirm your eligibility, your costs and your next steps for opening an oil and gas services company in the UAE as a Romanian founder in a single conversation.
Frequently asked questions
How much office space do I need for a Abu Dhabi mainland licence?
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.
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 I convert my free zone company to a Abu Dhabi mainland company?
Put simply, 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.
What approvals does oil & gas services need?
In our experience, aDNOC or operator vendor registration; ICV certification. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.
Do Romanians need a UAE visa before applying for Abu Dhabi?
Not in that case. You can apply for the licence from Romania with scanned papers, and the investor residence visa is processed afterwards.
