About ADRA
The Abu Dhabi Registration Authority (ADRA) plays a central role in supporting the Emirate’s business ecosystem. As the central business registry for Abu Dhabi, ADRA streamlines business setup and regulatory compliance.
Abu Dhabi is a prominent global business, investment, and economic hub, thanks to its strategic location, world-class infrastructure and commitment to facilitating business growth.
The Abu Dhabi Registration Authority (ADRA) works to ensure a business-friendly ecosystem with regulatory framework that attracts and engages the international business community.
Established by the Executive Council Resolution in 2024 as an arm of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, ADRA plays a pivotal role in supporting the Emirate’s growth and diversification by offering licensing, as well as, consumer and commercial protection services across Abu Dhabi mainland. ADRA serves as the centralised business registry and the single point for regulatory reporting across the Emirate’s mainland.
ADRA aims to make Abu Dhabi - one of the world’s most dynamic and economically resilient markets - the investor’s first choice.
Five Pillars for Success
ADRA is helping investors thrive in Abu Dhabi by offering the following services:
Simplified procedures: ADRA offers guidance and streamlined processes, including an online business registration platform.
Expert guidance: Our dedicated customer service teams are ready to assist every step of the way, offering guidance on licensing types and procedures.
Enhanced Transparency: ADRA provides stakeholders, such as businesses, policymakers and researchers, with accurate data to help with informed decision-making.
Thriving ecosystem: ADRA provides opportunities for businesses, investors and industry leaders to connect and network.
Regulatory compliance: ADRA earns the trust of the international business community by ensuring an ethical and secure regulatory environment.
The launch of Abu Dhabi Registration Authority (ADRA) represents a new milestone in Abu Dhabi’s remarkable economic journey. As an arm of ADDED, ADRA supports our initiatives to accelerate the Emirate’s economic growth and diversification by offering streamlined procedures, expert guidance, enhanced transparency, and access to a thriving business ecosystem.
ADRA ensures compliance with international standards and global regulations by all non-financial economic and commercial establishments in the Emirate’s mainland and economic free zones. It reflects our commitments to further enhance transparency and provide accurate data for policymakers, researchers, and businesses to support informed, data-driven decision-making.
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