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 Swedes
around 6.5 hours from Stockholm · the UAE is 2 to 3 hours ahead of Sweden
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
From day one, choosing Abu Dhabi mainland gives you a licence that landlords, government departments and large corporate clients recognise without a second thought. In short, since the 2021 ownership reforms, most Abu Dhabi mainland activities allow 100% foreign ownership, which removed the biggest objection founders used to have. Swedes are a technology-focused community with Swedish telecom, fintech and design firms in Dubai, so the Abu Dhabi authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Swedish applications every day and process them without hesitation. The most common businesses Swedes open through GoldenKey are in technology, telecom, design and sustainability, although Abu Dhabi supports almost any activity.
From day one, 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. Crucially, 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, so local service businesses gravitate here. Many Swedish entrepreneurs run Abu Dhabi companies alongside an existing business in Sweden, using the UAE entity for international invoicing and regional sales.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
Importantly, all prices for Abu Dhabi mainland company formation for Swedes are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing ahead of payment. For most clients, the figures below for Abu Dhabi mainland company formation for Swedes are updated by GoldenKey whenever the licensing authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.
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
For Abu Dhabi mainland company formation for Swedes the authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- Passport copies of all shareholders and the manager
- An attested degree for professional activities such as engineering or healthcare
- Attested parent-company documents for corporate shareholders
- The notarised memorandum of association, which GoldenKey drafts for you
- A bank statement from your Sweden bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- A police clearance certificate from Sweden 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
GoldenKey maps your business to the right Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) activity codes and recommends the legal form that fits ownership and liability needs.
- 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. For Abu Dhabi mainland company formation for Swedes, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
- 3
Office, MOA and submission
In practice, 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).
- 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. Your portal shows the status of this step for Abu Dhabi mainland company formation for Swedes in real time.
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?
Put simply, 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.
Are 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.
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 Swedes need a UAE visa before applying for Abu Dhabi?
No. You can apply for the licence from Sweden with scanned documents, and the investor UAE residence visa is handled afterwards.
Can a Swedish citizen own 100% of a company in Abu Dhabi?
Yes — Swedes can own the full share capital of a Abu Dhabi company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
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Good to know
More about Abu Dhabi
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 Swedes no longer requires a local partner. Day to day, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from Abu Dhabi mainland company formation for Swedes can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
In practice, our quotations for Abu Dhabi mainland company formation for Swedes list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. 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 submission sit. Just as important, 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 Swedes happen the same day they are ready.
