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Business Setup in Abu Dhabi.
Built to Scale.
License to registration
Banking
VisasStarting from AED 12,900*
0%Personal & Corporate Tax*
$327BAbu Dhabi GDP
12K+Companies in ADGM
100%Foreign Ownership
Abu Dhabi, Built For Those Thinking Bigger
Founders & Growing SMEs
- Lower barriers to scale
- Access to institutional capital
- Growing talent pool
- SME-focused financing
Multinationals & Regional HQs
- Closer to sovereign capital
- Enterprise & government networks
- Easy MENA expansion
- World-class infrastructure
HNIs, Family Offices & Investors
- Mature wealth ecosystem
- Access to institutional capital
- Sophisticated regulatory framework
- Regional investment opportunities
Financial Businesses
- Global financial hub
- ADGM Common Law framework
- 347 top financial firms registered
- Finance talent pool
Technology & Future Businesses
- Rapid AI Investments
- Tap into strategic supply-chain
- Government backed growth
- Energy & clean-tech hub
Indian Businesses Going Global
- India-UAE business corridor
- Easy access to MENA market
- 17K+ Indian companies
- Strong trade & government ties
- Lower barriers to scale
- Access to institutional capital
- Growing talent pool
- SME-focused financing
- Closer to sovereign capital
- Enterprise & government networks
- Easy MENA expansion
- World-class infrastructure
- Mature wealth ecosystem
- Access to institutional capital
- Sophisticated regulatory framework
- Regional investment opportunities
- Global financial hub
- ADGM Common Law framework
- 347 top financial firms registered
- Finance talent pool
- Rapid AI Investments
- Tap into strategic supply-chain
- Government backed growth
- Energy & clean-tech hub
- India-UAE business corridor
- Easy access to MENA market
- 17K+ Indian companies
- Strong trade & government ties
The myHQ Promise
2,000+ Companies Registered
95%+ Approval Rate
0% Service Fee
1 Hour Response Time
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Get it in just 5 daysMainland, ADGM or a sector-focused free zone. We assess your activity, budget and growth plans.
Abu Dhabi Free Zone 
Abu Dhabi Mainland 
Abu Dhabi Global Market 
Abu Dhabi has 4 leading free zones - ADGM, twofour54, Masdar City, and Kezad - each for a different business type
Select the right activity, legal structure and licence based on your business model.
Passport Copy
Address proof
3-month bank statement
MEA apostille
*For Indian founders
We prepare and file your documents, including any apostille, attestation or corporate paperwork.
Free Zone vs ADDED Mainland vs ADGM
Find the Abu Dhabi structure that's right for you
Government fees paid online
Trade license issued digitally
Your Abu Dhabi company live & operational
Starting from AED 12,900*
Pick a License Matching Your Needs
Explore the most common licence types
Investor visa via GDRFA
Emirates ID in 5-10 days
UAE bank account within 2-4 weeks of licence issue
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Why is Abu Dhabi gaining popularity?
- 54%
- Non-Oil GDP contribution
- 200+
- Nationalities building businesses
- $2T+
- Sovereign capital base
- 17K+
- Indian businesses as of 2025
- 2.76M
- Employed workforce
- 36%
- ADGM AUM growth
2,000+ happy clients. One trusted partner ⭐
Set Up Across the UAE
Why choose myHQ by ANAROCK?
- 2000+
- Companies Registered
- 95%+
- Approval Rate
- 0%
- Service Fee
- 1 Hour
- Response Time
- India x UAE
- Approval Support
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Choose the right Abu Dhabi setup with confidence
Best forFinancial Services, Asset Management, Family Offices, Holding CompaniesWhen to AvoidIf you need a low-cost setup or a mainstream trading/operating licence
Best forClean Energy, Sustainability, AI & Tech, EngineeringWhen to AvoidIf you need heavy industrial infrastructure or a large-scale manufacturing setup
Best forManufacturing, Logistics, Trading, Food & Agri BusinessesWhen to AvoidIf you're a solo professional or purely digital service business
Best forMedia, Content Creation, Gaming, Advertising & EntertainmentWhen to AvoidIf your business needs industrial facilities or a traditional trading setup
Make the right decision for your Abu Dhabi setup
Get expert guidance choosing the best option as per your requirements
Commercial LicenceBuy, sell, distribute and trade goods
Best for:Trading • Distribution • E-commerce • Import/export
Industrial/Manufacturing LicenceManufacture, process or assemble products
Best for:Manufacturing • Production • Industrial businesses
Freelancer LicenceOperate independently without a traditional office setup
Best for:Consultants • Specialists • Individual professionals
Professional LicenceProvide specialised professional services
Best for:Consulting • IT • Design • Legal and professional services
Tourism LicenceOperate tourism-related businesses
Best for:Travel • Hospitality • Tourism operators
Virtual LicenseStart an Abu Dhabi business while living outside the UAE
Best for:International founders testing Abu Dhabi
Make the right decision for your Abu Dhabi setup
Get expert guidance choosing the best option as per your requirements
Abu Dhabi Free Zone
Most popular
Launch in a sector-focused free zone with flexible, business-friendly setup options.
Abu Dhabi Mainland
Full access
Get direct UAE market access with the flexibility to serve customers across the country.
Abu Dhabi Global Market
Financial capital
Build within a globally recognised financial centre with an independent legal framework.
Pricing
Starts at AED 12,900Starts at AED 24,900Starts at AED 29,900
Governing authority
Individual FZAADDEDADGM
Licence timeline
3-5 days7-14 days7-14 days
Ownership
100% Foreign ownership100% Foreign ownership (eligible activities)100% Foreign ownership
Market Access
Limited to Free zone & international marketsEntire UAE & international marketsADGM jurisdiction & international markets
Visa allocations
Scales with office sizeScales with office sizeScales with office size
Office requirement
Flexi DeskPhysical OfficePhysical Office
Best suited for
- Startups & SMEs
- Manufacturing & industrial businesses
- Logistics & trading companies
- Clean energy & sustainability companies
- Media, tech & creative businesses
- UAE-facing businesses
- Trading & distribution companies
- Retail & hospitality businesses
- Construction & contracting businesses
- Businesses serving government & local customers
- Financial & fintech businesses
- Investment & asset management firms
- HNIs & family offices
- Holding companies & SPVs
- Foundations & wealth structures
Governed by Individual FZALicence timeline in 3-5 days100% Foreign ownershipLimited to free zone & international marketsGoverned by ADDEDLicence timeline in 7-14 days100% Foreign ownership in eligible activitiesDirect access to the entire UAEGoverned by ADGMCommon law framework & FSRA regulation100% Foreign ownershipADGM jurisdiction & international marketsNot sure which jurisdiction suits you the best?
Only International invoicing, Operating remotely
Documents included:Licence onlyVisa:-Office:Flexi-deskBank account:Digital Bank Account Opening
Full-fledged setup, Residency Visa for Shareholder, Hiring Local Team
Documents included:Licence, Emirates ID, Medical, Establishment CardVisa:1 VisaOffice:Flexi-deskBank account:Standard Bank Account Opening
Full-fledged setup, Full access to UAE market, Applying to Govt. Contracts
Documents included:Licence, ADDED card, Emirates ID, Medical, Establishment CardVisa:1 VisaOffice:Physical OfficeBank account:Standard Bank Account Opening
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