WhatsApp quoteSince the 2021 ownership reforms, most Abu Dhabi mainland activities allow 100% foreign ownership, which removed the biggest objection company owners used to have. An Abu Dhabi mainland licence, issued 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. Romanian IT talent and construction firms are well represented in Dubai, which gives Romanian entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Abu Dhabi licence is granted. On the ground, the most common businesses Romanians open through GoldenKey are in IT and software, hospitality, construction and aviation, although Abu Dhabi supports almost any activity.
Why Abu Dhabi
Just as important, 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, and for that reason local service businesses gravitate here. 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. Day to day, for Romanians, the practical advantages of Abu Dhabi are the ease of travel between Romania and the UAE, English is widely spoken by Romanian professionals, and a banking system that processes Romanian leu (RON) transfers daily.
How Abu Dhabi works with GoldenKey
Step 1Activity 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. If the authority raises a query on Abu Dhabi mainland company formation for Romanians at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Step 2Trade name and initial approval
In practice, 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
The memorandum of association is signed (online or before the notary), your tenancy is registered and the complete file is submitted to the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED). This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to Abu Dhabi mainland company formation for Romanians.
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
In practice, the Abu Dhabi mainland licence is released, Chamber membership activated, and we open the establishment and labour files so visa processing can start.
Documents required
For Abu Dhabi mainland company formation for Romanians the registrar asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- A bank statement from your Romania bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- Passport copies of all shareholders and the manager
- Educational certificates attested by the Romania authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- Attested parent-company papers for corporate shareholders
- The existing visa copy and NOC if a shareholder is on another UAE visa
- The notarised memorandum of association, which GoldenKey drafts for you
Pricing
The figures below for Abu Dhabi mainland company formation for Romanians are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Importantly, pricing for Abu Dhabi mainland company formation for Romanians 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
Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so Abu Dhabi mainland company formation for Romanians no longer requires a local partner. From day one, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from Abu Dhabi mainland company formation for Romanians can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
Put simply, most of our Abu Dhabi clients come to us through referrals from other company owners, and for that reason we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. 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 Romanians. As we tell every client, 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.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Abu Dhabi mainland company formation take?
With supporting documents 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.
Can I convert my free zone company to a Abu Dhabi mainland company?
Just as important, 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.
How much office space do I need for a Abu Dhabi mainland licence?
The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) requires a registered tenancy for most licences. A small office or a desk in a business centre is enough for a few visas, and the visa quota increases with the floor area.
Do Romanians need a UAE visa before applying for Abu Dhabi?
No. You can apply for the licence from Romania with scanned supporting documents, and the investor residence visa is handled afterwards.
How long does the process take for Romanian applicants?
From day one, processing for Romanians follows the same timeline as other nationalities. Documents from Romania that need attestation are the main variable, and GoldenKey guides you through that step.
