Abu Dhabi Company Formation
mainland and free zone options covered.
Company formation support across Abu Dhabi — mainland entities under the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI), and free zone structures including ADGM, Masdar City, and KIZAD. End-to-end setup with post-incorporation compliance support.
varies by structure
Dubai · Abu Dhabi · Tokyo
What we handle for Abu Dhabi.
Comparison of Abu Dhabi mainland (ADCCI), ADGM (DIFC-equivalent financial centre), Masdar City (sustainability-focused), and KIZAD (industrial) — matched to your sector and business objectives.
Preparation and submission of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) licence application for mainland entities, including MOA preparation.
Registration support for the Abu Dhabi Global Market — including SPCs, holding companies, and regulated entities under ADGM's English common law framework.
Formation support for Masdar City free zone (clean energy and sustainability focus) and KIZAD (Khalifa Industrial Zone, manufacturing and logistics).
Employment visa processing and corporate bank account support in Abu Dhabi — including bank selection guidance for the Abu Dhabi market.
Guidance on UAE VAT, corporate tax, UBO, WPS, and Emiratisation requirements following incorporation.
How an engagement works.
Assess the optimal Abu Dhabi structure based on business activities, ownership requirements, and intended operational footprint.
Collect and prepare all required documentation, including parent company authentication and MOA drafting where required.
Submit the ADDED, ADGM, or free zone application and manage authority correspondence through to licence issuance.
Process employment visas and initiate corporate bank account applications for the Abu Dhabi entity.
Deliver a post-setup compliance checklist covering all Abu Dhabi and UAE-wide regulatory obligations.
Markets we cover.
How we differ.
- ADGM and KIZAD options not adequately evaluated
- Abu Dhabi-specific regulatory requirements not covered
- Bank account opening support limited for Abu Dhabi
- ADGM common law framework not explained to clients
- No Abu Dhabi office or local contact for authority liaison
- Biz Easy Abu Dhabi branch provides direct authority liaison
- ADGM, KIZAD, and Masdar evaluated alongside mainland options
- Abu Dhabi bank relationships for account opening support
- UAE-wide compliance guidance including Abu Dhabi-specific requirements
- Ongoing accounting, tax, and HR support available from the same team
ADCCI mainland, ADGM, Masdar, or KIZAD — we advise on the right structure and handle the formation. The initial consultation is free of charge.