Mainland company setup in Abu Dhabi
Plan your company in Abu Dhabi with a clear view of the activity, licensing route and operating requirements.

Find your business base in Abu Dhabi.
The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development provides the emirate’s business establishment and licensing guidance. We help you organise your proposed activity, shareholders and workspace needs into a clear brief before you select a licensing route.
Plan your setup in Abu Dhabi
- Choose the right route
- Consider mainland formation separately from an ADGM application; the authority and application route differ.
- Define the business activity
- Describe your services and planned operations so the activity and any sector approvals can be reviewed together.
- Plan your presence
- Include your intended Abu Dhabi workspace, management team and residency needs in the setup brief.
A clear path from
idea to application.
We help you connect the decisions, documents and practical steps involved in starting your company.
Tell us what you are building
Share your activity, ownership, workspace and team plans.
Review the setup route
Discuss the relevant authority, activity selection and application requirements.
Understand the proposal
Review the scope, facilities, costs and ongoing items together.
Prepare the next steps
Coordinate your documents and application with a clear point of contact.
Your questions,
answered.
How do I start a business in Abu Dhabi?
Begin with a clear description of the business, its proposed owners and the location it needs. We can help review the mainland licensing route and prepare the next steps.
What should my setup proposal include?
Ask for the licence, registration support, workspace, residency requirements and any additional services to be identified. Review renewal and other ongoing items alongside the initial setup costs.
Can Positive Zone help after company formation?
Our services include PRO support, visa assistance, accounting and bookkeeping, business bank account assistance and legal services. Discuss the support your company needs as part of your enquiry.
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Abu Dhabi free zonesTalk to our team
We guide clients in the Dubai area through the start-up procedure of their company by providing them with a clear and accurate picture of how to start their business. We’re in a position to make this as easy as possible.
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Abu dhabi skylines 2014 by Wadiia. CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped to fit the page layout.