WhatsApp quoteSince the 2021 ownership reforms, most Abu Dhabi mainland activities allow 100% foreign ownership, which removed the biggest objection founders used to have. 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. As we tell every client, for Serbian business owners, the UAE is around 5 hours from Belgrade, the UAE is 2 to 3 hours ahead of Serbia, and English is widely spoken among Serbian professionals. As we tell every client, payments between Serbia and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, Serbian dinar (RSD) transfers settle promptly and UAE banks are familiar with Serbian business profiles.
Why Abu Dhabi
An Abu Dhabi mainland company can apply for an unlimited visa quota in proportion to its office space, which free zone packages cannot match. Just as important, popular districts for an Abu Dhabi mainland office include Al Reem Island, Khalifa City, Mussafah, Al Maryah Island and Corniche, each with different rent levels and customer footfall.
How Abu Dhabi works with GoldenKey
Step 1Activity and legal form
We select the correct activity codes from the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) list and the legal form, typically a LLC or a sole establishment. If the authority raises a query on opening an oil and gas services company in the UAE as a Serbian founder at this stage, we handle it the same day.
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
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 Serbian 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 Serbian founder.
- Attested parent-company supporting documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- Educational certificates attested by the Serbia authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A bank statement from your Serbia bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- A police clearance certificate from Serbia if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
Pricing
Use the table below to compare packages for opening an oil and gas services company in the UAE as a Serbian 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 Serbian 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
Just as important, english is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies opening an oil and gas services company in the UAE as a Serbian founder for international business owners. There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from opening an oil and gas services company in the UAE as a Serbian founder can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
In our experience, most of our Abu Dhabi clients come to us through referrals from other entrepreneurs, and for that reason we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. Just as important, you deal with one named consultant from the first call until your Abu Dhabi licence, visa and bank introduction are complete, and that consultant answers your WhatsApp messages personally. Importantly, 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 Serbian founder happen the same day they are ready.
Ready to start? Send us a WhatsApp message with your nationality, the activity you have in mind and the number of visas you need, and we will reply shortly with a written quotation for opening an oil and gas services company in the UAE as a Serbian founder.
Frequently asked questions
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.
Can I convert my free zone company to a Abu Dhabi mainland company?
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.
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.
Is oil & gas services allowed in Abu Dhabi?
Yes. Serbians 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.
Do Serbians need a UAE visa before applying for Abu Dhabi?
No. You can apply for the licence from Serbia with scanned documents, and the investor residence visa is processed afterwards.
