WhatsApp quoteFrom day one, choosing Abu Dhabi mainland gives you a licence that landlords, government departments and large corporate clients recognise without a second thought. Mainland company formation in Abu Dhabi is the right choice when your customers are inside the UAE, when you need a shop, clinic or contracting classification, or when visa quota matters. As a rule, oil & Gas Services in Abu Dhabi means equipment supply, inspection, maintenance and consultancy for energy companies, and it is licensed as a commercial activity. As a rule, slovenian pharmaceutical and engineering exports reach the Gulf via Dubai, which gives Slovenian entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Abu Dhabi licence is issued.
Why Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi mainland licences are released by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), which currently processes most standard files in around 5 working days. 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.
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. 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 Slovenian 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
After the MOA is signed and the office tenancy registered, GoldenKey lodges the full request 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 Slovenian founder at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
As we tell every client, 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 Slovenian founder.
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
- A passport issued by Slovenia with at least six months' validity
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- Company profile
Pricing
Pricing for opening an oil and gas services company in the UAE as a Slovenian founder depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. Use the table below to compare packages for opening an oil and gas services company in the UAE as a Slovenian founder; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.
- 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
Importantly, the UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, so so many company owners choose it as a base for opening an oil and gas services company in the UAE as a Slovenian founder. The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for opening an oil and gas services company in the UAE as a Slovenian founder and makes international pricing simple.
Why GoldenKey
Our quotations for opening an oil and gas services company in the UAE as a Slovenian founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with opening an oil and gas services company in the UAE as a Slovenian founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. Most of our Abu Dhabi clients come to us through referrals from other business owners, and that is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing.
On the ground, call or WhatsApp GoldenKey today and a consultant will walk you through opening an oil and gas services company in the UAE as a Slovenian founder step by step, with no obligation and no pressure.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Abu Dhabi mainland company formation take?
On the ground, with supporting documents and a tenancy contract ready, the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) in most cases issues the licence within 5 working days. External approvals for regulated activities add time.
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.
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.
Do Slovenians need a UAE visa before applying for Abu Dhabi?
No. You can apply for the licence from Slovenia with scanned paperwork, and the investor UAE residence visa is handled afterwards.
Is oil & gas services allowed in Abu Dhabi?
Yes. Slovenians 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.
