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Company Formation in Abu Dhabi

Business Setup Services

We ensure your company is fully licensed, compliant, bank-ready, and strategically positioned for growth.

Exterior of Office Square office inside the Nation Towers Mall in Abu Dhabi

Company Formation in Abu Dhabi

Business Setup Services

We ensure your company is fully licensed, compliant, bank-ready, and strategically positioned for growth.

Exterior of Office Square office inside the Nation Towers Mall in Abu Dhabi

Company Formation in Abu Dhabi

Business Setup Services

We ensure your company is fully licensed, compliant, bank-ready, and strategically positioned for growth.

Exterior of Office Square office inside the Nation Towers Mall in Abu Dhabi

Seamless Company Formation to Accelerate Business Growth

Our team at Office Square makes company formation simple, fast, and stress-free. We guide entrepreneurs and global firms through every stage of business setup in Abu Dhabi, from selecting its structure and obtaining licenses, visas, and bank accounts, to ensuring tax compliance.


Whether you’re launching a new venture or expanding your brand, we are your one-stop solution for everything you need to get started. Our expertise across mainland and free zone frameworks ensures that your company is established in the ideal location, aligning with your industry, business activities, and long-term goals.

Benefits of Business Setup in Abu Dhabi

Benefits of Business Setup in Abu Dhabi

Benefits of Business Setup in Abu Dhabi

Access to a booming, diversified economy.

Access to a booming, diversified economy.

Access to a booming, diversified economy.

100% foreign ownership for selected business activities.

100% foreign ownership for selected business activities.

100% foreign ownership for selected business activities.

No corporate or income tax.

No corporate or income tax.

No corporate or income tax.

Global connectivity and investor-friendly policies.

Global connectivity and investor-friendly policies.

Global connectivity and investor-friendly policies.

Professional workspace where experts provide step-by-step business setup services.

End-to-End Company Formation in Mainland and Free Zones

End-to-End Company Formation in Mainland and Free Zones

End-to-End Company Formation in Mainland and Free Zones

Business Licensing

We assist you in selecting and securing the appropriate license aligned with your business activities, whether you want to operate across the UAE with a mainland licence or enjoy 100% foreign ownership in a free zone.

Business Licensing

We assist you in selecting and securing the appropriate license aligned with your business activities, whether you want to operate across the UAE with a mainland licence or enjoy 100% foreign ownership in a free zone.

Business Licensing

We assist you in selecting and securing the appropriate license aligned with your business activities, whether you want to operate across the UAE with a mainland licence or enjoy 100% foreign ownership in a free zone.

Golden Visa Application

We help you obtain a Golden Visa, granting you and your family the privilege to live, work, and invest in Abu Dhabi for up to 10 years.

Golden Visa Application

We help you obtain a Golden Visa, granting you and your family the privilege to live, work, and invest in Abu Dhabi for up to 10 years.

Golden Visa Application

We help you obtain a Golden Visa, granting you and your family the privilege to live, work, and invest in Abu Dhabi for up to 10 years.

Tax Registration

We ensure businesses stay compliant with UAE tax laws while ensuring your convenience. Our experts handle your VAT and corporate tax registration, ensuring you meet all legal requirements from day one.

Tax Registration

We ensure businesses stay compliant with UAE tax laws while ensuring your convenience. Our experts handle your VAT and corporate tax registration, ensuring you meet all legal requirements from day one.

Tax Registration

We ensure businesses stay compliant with UAE tax laws while ensuring your convenience. Our experts handle your VAT and corporate tax registration, ensuring you meet all legal requirements from day one.

Bank Account Opening

We facilitate the process of corporate bank account opening in reputable UAE financial institutions.

Bank Account Opening

We facilitate the process of corporate bank account opening in reputable UAE financial institutions.

Bank Account Opening

We facilitate the process of corporate bank account opening in reputable UAE financial institutions.

Accounting and Auditing Services

We keep your finances in order, ensuring accurate bookkeeping and transparent reporting.

Accounting and Auditing Services

We keep your finances in order, ensuring accurate bookkeeping and transparent reporting.

Accounting and Auditing Services

We keep your finances in order, ensuring accurate bookkeeping and transparent reporting.

Professional office space for startups, designed to support new business registration.

Types of Business Licences Available

Types of Business Licences Available

Types of Business Licences Available

An elegant business center offering comprehensive company formation and registration services.
An elegant business center offering comprehensive company formation and registration services.

Mainland Licence

Mainland Licence

Allows you to operate anywhere in the UAE with no trade restrictions.

Allows you to operate anywhere in the UAE with no trade restrictions.

An elegant business center offering comprehensive company formation and registration services.
An elegant business center offering comprehensive company formation and registration services.

Free Zone Licence

Free Zone Licence

Offers 100% foreign ownership, business-friendly incentives, and no import or export duties.

Offers 100% foreign ownership, business-friendly incentives, and no import or export duties.

Business Licence Categories by Industry

Business Licence Categories by Industry

Commercial

Trading and General Trading

Commercial

Trading and General Trading

Commercial

Trading and General Trading

Professional

Consultancies and Service Providers

Professional

Consultancies and Service Providers

Professional

Consultancies and Service Providers

Industrial

Manufacturing and Production

Industrial

Manufacturing and Production

Industrial

Manufacturing and Production

Tourism

Travel agencies, tour operators, and hospitality

Tourism

Travel agencies, tour operators, and hospitality

Tourism

Travel agencies, tour operators, and hospitality

1. Identify Your Business Activity

Determine the nature of the business you wish to establish. Abu Dhabi offers a diverse range of business activities, including trading, consultancy, manufacturing, and services. The type of business licence you need will depend on your chosen category.

2. Define Your Company’s Legal Structure

3. Register Your Trade Name

4. Apply for Your Business Licence

1. Identify Your Business Activity

Determine the nature of the business you wish to establish. Abu Dhabi offers a diverse range of business activities, including trading, consultancy, manufacturing, and services. The type of business licence you need will depend on your chosen category.

2. Define Your Company’s Legal Structure

3. Register Your Trade Name

4. Apply for Your Business Licence

1. Identify Your Business Activity

Determine the nature of the business you wish to establish. Abu Dhabi offers a diverse range of business activities, including trading, consultancy, manufacturing, and services. The type of business licence you need will depend on your chosen category.

2. Define Your Company’s Legal Structure

3. Register Your Trade Name

4. Apply for Your Business Licence

4 Steps to
Company Formation

4 Steps to
Company Formation

Setting up a business in Abu Dhabi is simple with Office Square by your side. Here’s how we guide you through every step of the process:

Setting up a business in Abu Dhabi is simple with Office Square by your side. Here’s how we guide you through every step of the process:

Leverage Business Opportunities in Abu Dhabi

Set Up Your Company With Office Square

Set Up Your Company With Office Square

Leverage Business Opportunities in Abu Dhabi

Set Up Your Company With Office Square

We manage every stage of company formation with precision, discretion, and efficiency, empowering both local and global entrepreneurs to enter the UAE market. Our team helps you navigate a smooth and successful business setup in Abu Dhabi.


To explore how we can support your vision, we invite you to schedule a private consultation with our experts at Office Square. You can also meet us at our locations in Aldar HQ, Al Raha Beach, or Nation Towers Mall in Al Bateen.

We manage every stage of company formation with precision, discretion, and efficiency, empowering both local and global entrepreneurs to enter the UAE market. Our team helps you navigate a smooth and successful business setup in Abu Dhabi.


To explore how we can support your vision, we invite you to schedule a private consultation with our experts at Office Square. You can also meet us at our locations in Aldar HQ, Al Raha Beach, or Nation Towers Mall in Al Bateen.

Professional office space for startups, designed to support new business registration.
Professional office space for startups, designed to support new business registration.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of starting a business?

The setup cost varies based on your chosen jurisdiction and business activity. Mainland registrations typically begin at AED 15,000, while free zone packages may start from AED 5,500.

What are the steps to start a small business in the UAE?

You'll need to define your business activity, select the appropriate legal structure, reserve a trade name, and apply for your business licence. Our team guides you through each step with expert support.

Can non-residents or foreigners open a company?

Yes, foreign nationals can own 100% of their business in most free zones and in selected mainland sectors without a local partner.

Which industries offer the best returns?

High-potential sectors include consultancy, e-commerce, tourism, real estate, and tech-based services. We can help you align opportunities with your objectives.

How long does the registration process take?

Free zone establishments typically take between 4 to 7 working days, while mainland company formation may require up to 14 days, depending on the activity and approvals.

Is a local sponsor still required?

Not necessarily. Free zones allow full foreign ownership, and many mainland sectors now offer similar privileges under updated UAE laws.

What is the required share capital to incorporate?

Free zones generally do not enforce a minimum capital requirement. For mainland entities, the standard is AED 50,000, although this amount can vary depending on your business activity.

Can you assist with opening a business bank account?

Absolutely. We streamline the process by preparing the required documents and coordinating with reputable UAE banking institutions on your behalf.

What is the cost of starting a business?

The setup cost varies based on your chosen jurisdiction and business activity. Mainland registrations typically begin at AED 15,000, while free zone packages may start from AED 5,500.

What are the steps to start a small business in the UAE?

You'll need to define your business activity, select the appropriate legal structure, reserve a trade name, and apply for your business licence. Our team guides you through each step with expert support.

Can non-residents or foreigners open a company?

Yes, foreign nationals can own 100% of their business in most free zones and in selected mainland sectors without a local partner.

Which industries offer the best returns?

High-potential sectors include consultancy, e-commerce, tourism, real estate, and tech-based services. We can help you align opportunities with your objectives.

How long does the registration process take?

Free zone establishments typically take between 4 to 7 working days, while mainland company formation may require up to 14 days, depending on the activity and approvals.

Is a local sponsor still required?

Not necessarily. Free zones allow full foreign ownership, and many mainland sectors now offer similar privileges under updated UAE laws.

What is the required share capital to incorporate?

Free zones generally do not enforce a minimum capital requirement. For mainland entities, the standard is AED 50,000, although this amount can vary depending on your business activity.

Can you assist with opening a business bank account?

Absolutely. We streamline the process by preparing the required documents and coordinating with reputable UAE banking institutions on your behalf.

What is the cost of starting a business?

The setup cost varies based on your chosen jurisdiction and business activity. Mainland registrations typically begin at AED 15,000, while free zone packages may start from AED 5,500.

What are the steps to start a small business in the UAE?

You'll need to define your business activity, select the appropriate legal structure, reserve a trade name, and apply for your business licence. Our team guides you through each step with expert support.

Can non-residents or foreigners open a company?

Yes, foreign nationals can own 100% of their business in most free zones and in selected mainland sectors without a local partner.

Which industries offer the best returns?

High-potential sectors include consultancy, e-commerce, tourism, real estate, and tech-based services. We can help you align opportunities with your objectives.

How long does the registration process take?

Free zone establishments typically take between 4 to 7 working days, while mainland company formation may require up to 14 days, depending on the activity and approvals.

Is a local sponsor still required?

Not necessarily. Free zones allow full foreign ownership, and many mainland sectors now offer similar privileges under updated UAE laws.

What is the required share capital to incorporate?

Free zones generally do not enforce a minimum capital requirement. For mainland entities, the standard is AED 50,000, although this amount can vary depending on your business activity.

Can you assist with opening a business bank account?

Absolutely. We streamline the process by preparing the required documents and coordinating with reputable UAE banking institutions on your behalf.

OFFICE SQUARE IN ABU DHABI

Prestigious Locations

Prestigious Locations

OFFICE SQUARE IN ABU DHABI

Prestigious Locations

Nation Towers Mall

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LOCATION 02

LOCATION 02

Aldar HQ

Aldar HQ

Aldar HQ

Aldar HQ, Level 3, Al Raha Beach, Abu Dhabi.

Aldar HQ, Level 3, Al Raha Beach, Abu Dhabi.

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Nation Towers Mall

LOCATION 02

LOCATION 02

LOCATION 02

Nation Towers Mall

Nation Towers Mall

Nation Towers Mall

Level 2, Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi.

Level 2, Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi.

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Book Your Space

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Leasing Enquiries

Leasing Enquiries

Leasing Enquiries

Coworking space offering flexible desks and business setup services for startups in Abu Dhabi.
Coworking space offering flexible desks and business setup services for startups in Abu Dhabi.