All nationals and foreigners, engaged in any commercial, industrial, professional or vocational activity within Abu Dhabi must join the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) (abudhabichamber.ae) in order to acquire a business licence.
The list of documents depend on the type of the legal form but usually includes:
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Copy of the trading licence issued by the relevant authority
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Copies of regulatory approvals where applicable (e.g. by the General Police Command, Food Control Authority, Health Authority and Waste Disposal Authority)
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Copy of leasing agreement (land plan, investment contract and building owner contact)
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Copy of the passport and registration summary for UAE nationals - if applicable
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Signature by the authorised signatory
For more information about investing in Abu Dhabi, download the complete Abu Dhabi Investor Guide on ADIO's website, or through the download box below:
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