WhatsApp quoteA mainland company in Abu Dhabi can hold a mainland office, hire staff under MOHRE contracts and register with the Chamber of Commerce for tenders. Just as important, 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. GoldenKey has licensed gold and jewellery trading company businesses for clients in Abu Dhabi and knows which sub-activities to list so you are not asked to amend the licence later. As we tell every client, typical examples of this activity include bullion trading, diamond wholesale, jewellery retail and refinery supply, which can usually sit together on one Abu Dhabi licence.
Why Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi mainland licences are issued by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), which currently processes most standard files in around 5 working days (Monday to Friday). 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. GoldenKey has licensed gold & jewellery trading in Abu Dhabi for clients ranging from solo founders to groups opening a regional branch, so we know which sub-activities to list.
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.
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. We keep a written record of this step so your file for gold & jewellery trading on Abu Dhabi mainland is audit-ready.
Step 3Office, MOA and submission
The memorandum of association is signed (online or before the notary), your tenancy is registered and the complete file is submitted to the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED).
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
Your Abu Dhabi mainland licence is issued, Chamber membership is activated and we open the establishment and labour files so visas can begin. Your portal shows the status of this step for gold & jewellery trading on Abu Dhabi mainland in real time.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for gold & jewellery trading on Abu Dhabi mainland; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- Passport copies of all shareholders and the manager
- A tenancy contract for an office or shop registered with the emirate's system (Ejari in Dubai)
- An attested degree for professional activities such as engineering or healthcare
- Passport photographs on a white background
- The notarised memorandum of association, which GoldenKey drafts for you
- Attested parent-company documents for corporate shareholders
Pricing
All prices for gold & jewellery trading on Abu Dhabi mainland are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. The figures below for gold & jewellery trading on Abu Dhabi mainland 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
On the ground, english is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies gold & jewellery trading on Abu Dhabi mainland for international founders. The UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international clients and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for gold & jewellery trading on Abu Dhabi mainland.
Why GoldenKey
In practice, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for gold & jewellery trading on Abu Dhabi mainland happen the same day they are ready. For most clients, after your Abu Dhabi licence is released, the same team handles renewals, visa additions, amendments and tax registrations, so you never have to explain your business twice. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with gold & jewellery trading on Abu Dhabi mainland, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.
Call or WhatsApp GoldenKey today and a consultant will walk you through gold & jewellery trading on Abu Dhabi mainland step by step, with no obligation and no pressure.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Abu Dhabi mainland company formation take?
With papers and a tenancy contract ready, the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) typically issues the licence within 5 working days. External approvals for regulated activities add time.
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 I still need an Emirati partner for a Abu Dhabi mainland company?
For most commercial and industrial activities, no. Since 2021 foreign nationals can own 100% of a Abu Dhabi mainland LLC. A short list of strategic activities still requires Emirati participation, and GoldenKey checks your activity before you commit.
Can I combine gold & jewellery trading with other activities?
In most cases yes. Related activities can share one licence, while unrelated ones may need a general trading licence or a second licence.
Is gold & jewellery trading allowed in Abu Dhabi?
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