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
Real Estate Brokerage on Abu Dhabi Mainland
Brokering the sale and leasing of property on behalf of owners and buyers
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
For most clients, abu Dhabi is the capital — government contracts, energy supply chains and the Tajer Abu Dhabi licence, and GoldenKey registers mainland companies there with the economic department week in, week out. Since the 2021 ownership reforms, most Abu Dhabi mainland activities allow 100% foreign ownership, which removed the biggest objection founders used to have. GoldenKey has licensed real estate brokerage businesses for clients in Abu Dhabi and knows which sub-activities to list so you are not asked to amend the licence later. Typical examples of this activity include residential sales brokerage, leasing agency and property management, which can as a rule sit together on one Abu Dhabi licence.
In practice, the Tajer Abu Dhabi licence allows over 1,000 activities without a physical office for two years. In short, among the strengths of an Abu Dhabi mainland licence are access to ADNOC and government supply chains and Tajer licence with no office for 2 years, which is why local service businesses gravitate here. GoldenKey has licensed real estate brokerage in Abu Dhabi for customers ranging from solo entrepreneurs to groups opening a regional branch, so we know which sub-activities to list.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
The figures below for real estate brokerage on Abu Dhabi mainland are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Use the table below to compare packages for real estate brokerage on Abu Dhabi mainland; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.
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
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Required documents
Documents required
Gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of real estate brokerage on Abu Dhabi mainland.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- An attested degree for professional activities such as engineering or healthcare
- Passport copies of all shareholders and the manager
- The notarised memorandum of association, which GoldenKey drafts for you
- Passport photographs on a white background
- Just as important, rERA or local land department approval
- 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
We pick the precise activity codes from the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) list and settle on the legal form — normally a LLC, or a sole establishment for individual professionals.
- 2
Trade name and initial approval
GoldenKey files the name reservation and initial-approval request with the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) and obtains sector approvals where needed. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to real estate brokerage on Abu Dhabi mainland.
- 3
Office, MOA and submission
Day to day, after the MOA is signed and the office tenancy registered, GoldenKey lodges the full submission with the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED).
- 4
Licence, 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. We keep a written record of this step so your file for real estate brokerage on Abu Dhabi mainland is audit-ready.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about Abu Dhabi. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsCan 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 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.
What approvals does real estate brokerage need?
RERA (Dubai), DMT (Abu Dhabi) or the relevant emirate's land department. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.
Which licence type covers real estate brokerage?
Real Estate Brokerage is classified as a commercial activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
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Good to know
More about Abu Dhabi
Why the UAE
In our experience, the UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international clients and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for real estate brokerage on Abu Dhabi mainland. In practice, banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of real estate brokerage on Abu Dhabi mainland predictable.
Why GoldenKey
Importantly, after your Abu Dhabi licence is issued, the same team handles renewals, visa additions, amendments and tax registrations, so you never have to explain your business twice. As a rule, if a document is missing or an approval is delayed on your Abu Dhabi file, we tell you immediately and explain the fix, rather than letting the application sit. Our quotations for real estate brokerage on Abu Dhabi mainland list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, ahead of payment anything.
