WhatsApp quoteMainland 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. Choosing Abu Dhabi mainland gives you a licence that landlords, government departments and large corporate clients recognise without a second thought. Maritime & Ship Services in Abu Dhabi means ship chandling, bunkering support, crew services, marine supplies and vessel management, and it is licensed as a commercial activity. GoldenKey has licensed maritime services company businesses for customers in Abu Dhabi and knows which sub-activities to list so you are not asked to amend the licence later.
Why Abu Dhabi
As we tell every client, 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). As we tell every client, aDDED processes most licences within 2 to 5 working days. GoldenKey has licensed maritime & ship services in Abu Dhabi for clients ranging from solo company owners 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
For most clients, we select the correct activity codes from the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) list and the legal form, usually a LLC or a sole establishment.
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. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for maritime & ship services on Abu Dhabi mainland.
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).
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
The Abu Dhabi mainland licence is released, Chamber membership activated, and we open the establishment and labour files so visa processing can start. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for maritime & ship services on Abu Dhabi mainland.
Documents required
As a rule, gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of maritime & ship services on Abu Dhabi mainland.
- A tenancy contract for an office or shop registered with the emirate's system (Ejari in Dubai)
- The notarised memorandum of association, which GoldenKey drafts for you
- External approvals where the activity requires them, for example from the health authority, RERA or the municipality
- Passport copies of all shareholders and the manager
- An attested degree for professional activities such as engineering or healthcare
- Passport photographs on a white background
Pricing
Crucially, the figures below for maritime & ship services on Abu Dhabi mainland are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Pricing for maritime & ship services on Abu Dhabi mainland depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.
- 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
As we tell every client, residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes maritime & ship services on Abu Dhabi mainland a route to relocation as well as a business decision. Banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of maritime & ship services on Abu Dhabi mainland predictable.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey's consultants have handled maritime & ship services on Abu Dhabi mainland for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. Our quotations for maritime & ship services on Abu Dhabi mainland list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. Just as important, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for maritime & ship services on Abu Dhabi mainland happen the same day they are ready.
Message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for maritime & ship services on Abu Dhabi mainland, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Abu Dhabi mainland company formation take?
In practice, with paperwork 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.
Do I still need an Emirati partner for a Abu Dhabi mainland company?
As we tell every client, 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 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.
Is maritime & ship services allowed in Abu Dhabi?
Absolutely. Maritime & Ship Services is an available activity in {ent}, and {brand} lists the exact sub-activities on your licence. Port authority registration; FTA for bunkering.
Can I combine maritime & ship services 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.
