A business owned by one person, who is personally liable for all financial obligations and liabilities incurred by the business.
A business entity in which partners' liability is limited to their capital share. A Limited Liability Company can be established and owned by a UAE national or any other individual or company, regardless of nationality, and can have multiple partners, up to 50.
A company formed of one or more general partners who have joint and separate liability, or one or more limited partners who have limited liability proportional to their capital shares.
A company of this type has up to 200 shareholders with an equal division of capital into nominal value shares. It can be established and owned by one legal person (company), and its shares cannot be publicly offered.
A company with capital divided into equal negotiable shares, where the founders subscribe to a portion of such shares, while the remainder is offered to the public through a public offering.
A branch office is an extension of a foreign or local company, allowing it to operate in the UAE under its existing name and structure. The parent company is fully responsible for the branch’s liabilities
Similar to a branch, but focused on promoting the parent company’s products and services rather than conducting direct commercial activities.
The issuance of licenses and permits in Abu Dhabi is managed by Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development. (TAMM)
Covers all types of business structures and activities
Office/Facility: Required
Enables businesses based in UAE Free Zones to open a branch in Abu Dhabi
Office/Facility: May be required based on the activity
License for specific commercial activities that does not require physical premises to start.
Office/Facility: Required after 3 years of establishment
License to conduct consultancy and professional services.
Enables investors and entrepreneurs to obtain license while outside the UAE
Choose the right license (industrial, commercial, professional, etc.) and legal structure (LLC, Sole Proprietorship, etc.).
Business name registration and securing the necessary approvals for investors.
Prepare and draft incorporation documents, including resolutions, Articles of Association, and the Memorandum of Association (MOA).
Identifying business location and tenancy contract exaction
Secure any necessary approvals (if applicable) from relevant authorities, including the Abu Dhabi Municipality or Department of Health.
Receive your business license and certificate of incorporation.
