1 Visa Package
1 residence visa · 1-year licence
AED 14,850
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 1 visa eligibility
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
MAINLAND · ABU DHABI
Abu Dhabi Mainland Company Formation for Omanis
around 1 hour, or a 4 to 5 hour drive from Muscat · same time zone as the UAE
5–7 daysSetup time100%OwnershipUp to 3 visasVisas
- 5–7 daysSetup time
- MainlandLicence type
- Flexi | PhysicalOffice / facility
- Up to 3 visasVisa eligibility
- StandardApprovals needed
- From AED 11,000Renewal cost
About Abu Dhabi
Why Abu Dhabi
An Abu Dhabi mainland licence, granted by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), lets your company trade anywhere in the UAE, bid for government work and open as many branches as you need. A mainland company in Abu Dhabi can hold a mainland office, hire staff under MOHRE contracts and register with the Chamber of Commerce for tenders. Omanis are GCC nationals with the right to own UAE mainland businesses and cross the border freely, so the Abu Dhabi authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Omani applications every day and process them without hesitation. GoldenKey has Omani customers from Muscat, Salalah and Sohar, and our consultants understand the documents issued in Oman and how to attest them for the UAE.
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 business days. Crucially, government and semi-government tenders in Abu Dhabi require a mainland licence and Chamber of Commerce membership, both of which GoldenKey arranges. GoldenKey has prepared Abu Dhabi files for Omani customers in trading, logistics, tourism and real estate, which means we know which Oman documents need attestation and which can be submitted as plain copies.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
As we tell every client, all prices for Abu Dhabi mainland company formation for Omanis are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. Pricing for Abu Dhabi mainland company formation for Omanis depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.
2 Visa Package
2 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 19,800
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 2 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
3 Visa Package
3 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 24,750
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 3 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
Additional visaAED 3,520
Annual renewalAED 11,000
Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-27.
Business activities
Explore business activities in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi licenses trading, service, professional and industrial activities. Search every activity we license across the UAE and see where it is available and what it costs.
Required documents
Documents required
The document list for Abu Dhabi mainland company formation for Omanis is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- A passport released by Oman with at least six months' validity
- 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
- Attested parent-company documents for corporate shareholders
- The existing visa copy and NOC if a shareholder is on another UAE visaif applicable
- A police clearance certificate from Oman if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires itif applicable
For companies
- Certificate of incorporation (attested)
- Memorandum & articles of association
- Board resolution approving the UAE company
- Passport copies of shareholders & directors
- Company profile / business plan
Our process
How Abu Dhabi works with GoldenKey
- 1
Activity and legal form
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. Nothing is submitted for Abu Dhabi mainland company formation for Omanis until you have reviewed and approved it.
- 2
Trade name and initial approval
Your trade name is reserved and initial approval secured from the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), together with any external approvals the activity requires.
- 3
Office, MOA and submission
After the MOA is signed and the office tenancy registered, GoldenKey lodges the full submission with the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED). Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for Abu Dhabi mainland company formation for Omanis.
- 4
Licence, Chamber and immigration
With the licence in hand we register with the Chamber of Commerce and open the immigration and MOHRE files for your visas.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about Abu Dhabi. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsHow long does Abu Dhabi mainland company formation take?
On the ground, with documents and a tenancy contract ready, the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) typically issues the licence within 5 working days (Monday to Friday). External approvals for regulated activities add time.
Do I still need an Emirati partner for a Abu Dhabi mainland company?
To be clear, 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.
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.
Do Omanis need a UAE visa before applying for Abu Dhabi?
No, it does not. You can apply for the licence from Oman with scanned documents, and the investor UAE residence visa is processed afterwards.
Can a Omani citizen own 100% of a company in Abu Dhabi?
Absolutely. Omanis can own the full share capital of a Abu Dhabi company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
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Ready to start your business in Abu Dhabi?
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 Abu Dhabi mainland company formation for Omanis.
Good to know
More about Abu Dhabi
Why the UAE
In our experience, banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of Abu Dhabi mainland company formation for Omanis predictable. Put simply, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from Abu Dhabi mainland company formation for Omanis can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey is a licensed business setup consultancy, not a reseller, which means your Abu Dhabi request is prepared, checked and submitted by our own team. GoldenKey builds its own CRM and client portal, so you can see the status of your Abu Dhabi request, download your documents and pay invoices from your phone. Importantly, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for Abu Dhabi mainland company formation for Omanis happen the same day they are ready.
