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 Poles
around 6 hours from Warsaw · the UAE is 2 to 3 hours ahead of Poland
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
In practice, since the 2021 ownership reforms, most Abu Dhabi mainland activities allow 100% foreign ownership, which removed the biggest objection founders used to have. 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. GoldenKey has Polish clients from Warsaw, Kraków and Wrocław, and our consultants understand the supporting documents issued in Poland and how to attest them for the UAE. Poland is one of the fastest-growing EU exporters to the UAE, led by furniture, cosmetics and food, which gives Polish entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Abu Dhabi licence is issued.
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. 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. GoldenKey has prepared Abu Dhabi files for Polish clients in IT and software, furniture, cosmetics and food exports, which means we know which Poland documents need attestation and which can be submitted as plain copies.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
In our experience, all prices for Abu Dhabi mainland company formation for Poles are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. Just as important, pricing for Abu Dhabi mainland company formation for Poles 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
In our experience, the document list for Abu Dhabi mainland company formation for Poles 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 bank statement from your Poland bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- External approvals where the activity requires them, for example from the health authority, RERA or the municipality
- Passport photographs on a white background
- An attested degree for professional activities such as engineering or healthcare
- A police clearance certificate from Poland if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires itif applicable
- The existing visa copy and NOC if a shareholder is on another UAE visaif 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
Day to day, 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.
- 2
Trade 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. If the authority raises a query on Abu Dhabi mainland company formation for Poles at this stage, we handle it the same day.
- 3
Office, MOA and submission
Put simply, after the MOA is signed and the office tenancy registered, GoldenKey lodges the full application with the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED).
- 4
Licence, Chamber and immigration
For most clients, with the licence in hand we register with the Chamber of Commerce and open the immigration and MOHRE files for your visas. We keep a written record of this step so your file for Abu Dhabi mainland company formation for Poles is audit-ready.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about Abu Dhabi. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsAre Abu Dhabi mainland companies subject to corporate tax?
Yes. Mainland companies pay 9% corporate tax on profits above AED 375,000 and must register with the FTA, which GoldenKey handles as part of your setup.
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.
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 a Polish citizen own 100% of a company in Abu Dhabi?
Yes. Poles can own the full share capital of a Abu Dhabi company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Do Poles need a UAE visa before applying for Abu Dhabi?
No. You can apply for the licence from Poland with scanned documents, and the investor residence visa is handled afterwards.
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Good to know
More about Abu Dhabi
Why the UAE
Crucially, residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes Abu Dhabi mainland company formation for Poles a route to relocation as well as a business decision. In short, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from Abu Dhabi mainland company formation for Poles 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 file is prepared, checked and submitted by our own team. We speak the languages our customers speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for Abu Dhabi mainland company formation for Poles. GoldenKey's consultants have handled Abu Dhabi mainland company formation for Poles for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly.
