WhatsApp quoteAn 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.
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 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.
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, 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.
Step 2Trade 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.
Step 3Office, 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.
Step 4Licence, 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.
Documents required
The document list for Abu Dhabi mainland company formation for Omanis is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- 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 visa
- A police clearance certificate from Oman if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
Pricing
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.
- 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 2026-10-06.
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
How 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.
