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Corporate services in UAE — Abu Dhabi

Banklane provides end-to-end corporate services in UAE — Abu Dhabi: company registration, business licence registration, visa & immigration, employee recruitment, office leasing, and ready-made company transfers — alongside our core bank-account opening service.

Common-law (ADGM) base for funds, family offices, and fintech.

Services in UAE — Abu Dhabi.

Company Registration

Incorporate your entity quickly and correctly — entity selection, name reservation, filing, and certificates.

Business Licence Registration

Obtain the operating licences and permits your activity requires in the jurisdiction.

Visa & Immigration

Investor, work, and residence visa processing for founders, directors, and key staff.

Employee Recruitment

Source, screen, and onboard local talent — plus payroll and HR-compliance support.

Office Leasing

Flexi-desks, serviced offices, or full premises to meet substance and licensing needs.

Ready-Made Company Transfer

Acquire an existing, clean, licensed entity for immediate market entry where available.

UAE — Abu Dhabi — key facts.

Bank Account Opening7–14 days
Common Entity TypeADGM / Mainland LLC
Corporate Tax0% on qualifying income · 9% above AED 375k
Foreign OwnershipYES  100% foreign ownership
Local Agent / DirectorNo local partner needed in ADGM
Incorporation Time5–12 business days
INDICATIVE ONLY: Figures above are general estimates and may change. Exact tax, licensing, and timeline details for your specific case are confirmed in writing during your consultation. See our Disclaimer.

Account opening process.

STEP 01

Match

We assess your case and shortlist the banks in UAE — Abu Dhabi most likely to approve you.

STEP 02

Build

We prepare your Lane Card™ dossier — pre-answering every KYC question the bank will ask.

STEP 03

Launch

Applications submitted to named relationship managers — in parallel, not in sequence.

STEP 04

Land

Account approved and activated. Typical timeline: 7–14 days.

Pros & cons of UAE — Abu Dhabi.

Advantages

  • ADGM offers English common-law jurisdiction
  • Excellent for funds, family offices, fintech
  • Strong international private-banking access

Watch-outs

  • ADGM best for financial activities, not simple trading
  • Physical office often required
  • Premium setup cost

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