Business setup · Abu Dhabi
Business setup and company formation in Abu Dhabi
We help entrepreneurs, UAE businesses and foreign companies set up in Abu Dhabi: understanding the requirements, preparing the documents and coordinating each application through to the post-setup steps.
Who we help
Built for four kinds of founders
Entrepreneurs
Starting a first company in Abu Dhabi.
UAE businesses
Adding activities, entities or locations.
International investors
Entering the UAE market with a local entity.
Foreign companies
Opening a UAE branch of an overseas parent.
The process
How a setup typically moves
Exact steps depend on your activity, legal form and the authority involved.
Initial consultation
We discuss your activity, ownership and plans.
Activity & structure review
We confirm the legal form and what the application requires.
Document preparation
We collect, organise and coordinate attestation and translation.
Applications & coordination
We submit and follow up with the relevant entities.
After setup
Visas, Emirates ID, VAT registration and ongoing PRO.
Setup services
What we assist with
- 02.01
Company formation
Guidance and application support for establishing a new company in Abu Dhabi.
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Foreign company branches
Support for international companies opening a branch in the UAE.
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Corporate services provider
Ongoing administrative support for established companies.
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Company representation
Representation for routine company transactions, within the authorisation you grant.
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Business documentation
Preparing and organising the documents company transactions require.
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Transaction follow-up
We track submitted transactions and update you at each stage.
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Commercial information
Information on activities, requirements and procedures before you commit.
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Commercial brokerage
Brokerage services connecting parties to commercial opportunities.
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Preparation
Documents commonly requested
A starting point only. We confirm the exact list after reviewing your case.
- Passport copies of owners and managers
- Emirates ID and residence details, if resident
- Proposed trade names and business activity
- For corporate owners: incorporation documents and board resolution
- For foreign branches: parent company documents and power of attorney
- Attestation and legal translation where required
Questions
Business setup questions
Still unsure? Send your question on WhatsApp and we will answer it directly.
What documents do I need to start a company in Abu Dhabi?
It depends on the business activity, the legal form and whether the owners are individuals or companies. Individual shareholders are usually asked for passport copies and, if resident, Emirates ID and residence details. Corporate shareholders are usually asked for incorporation documents and a board resolution, often attested and translated. We confirm the exact list after reviewing your activity and structure.
Can you assist foreign companies establishing a UAE branch?
Yes. We help foreign companies prepare the documents a branch application typically needs, such as the parent company’s incorporation documents, a board resolution and a power of attorney for the branch manager. We then coordinate attestation, translation and submission. Final approval rests with the relevant authorities.
Can I send my documents through WhatsApp?
Yes. Clear scans or photos on WhatsApp are enough to start the review. Some transactions need originals or an in-person step, and we will tell you when that applies.
How long will my transaction take?
Processing times are set by the relevant authorities and differ by transaction. We explain the expected steps before we start and update you as each stage moves.
Do you guarantee approval?
No. Decisions are made by the relevant government entities. Our role is to prepare your application correctly, submit it and follow it up.
Is FIX GLOBAL a government entity?
No. FIX GLOBAL Business Services is an independent private company that assists clients with business and government-related transactions.
Where is your Abu Dhabi office?
Baynunah Tower 2, 4th Floor, Corniche, Abu Dhabi. Please message or call before visiting so the right person is available.
Ready to discuss your setup?
Send your activity and ownership details on WhatsApp and we will outline the next steps.