As a foreign investor, you can apply for Abu Dhabi Virtual Licence from any location outside the UAE, to obtain an economic licence for doing business in the emirate of Abu Dhabi before proceeding with your residency permits.

Scope of business

You can obtain a licence to conduct business in any of the following 13 economic sectors:

1. agriculture
2. manufacturing
3. repair
4. contracting
5. maintenance and installations
6. retail trade
7. transport
8. services
9. leasing services
10. health and entertainment events
11. management and provision of the supporting services
12. wholesale trade and
13. import and export.

Type of company

You can choose to set up either a Limited Liability Company (LLC) or a Sole Proprietorship LLC and own 100 per cent of your business.

Fees

Fees for applying is AED 850, in addition to federal fees which are determined according to the activity selected and the legal form.

How to apply?

To apply for your virtual licence, visit Abu Dhabi Service Portal (TAMM).