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Instant Licence Entrepreneurs


If you need to get up and running quickly, the Instant Licence is for you. The process to secure the licence is fast-tracked for certain economic activities and required documents can be submitted up to one month from receipt of licence.


Why choose the Instant Licence?

Open to UAE Nationals, UAE Residents and GCC Nationals

Open to UAE Nationals, UAE Residents and GCC Nationals

The Instant Licence is ideal for entrepreneurs who want to establish their businesses quickly.
Office Required

Office Required

A lease contract is required.
940 Activities to Choose From

940 Activities to Choose From

Opportunity across a broad range of sectors.

6 Investor-Selected Activities Included

6 Investor-Selected Activities Included

The cost of the licence is between AED 790-5,500 for the Instant Licence and includes 6 investor-selected activities.
*Fees depend on the economic activities and legal form selected.
Additional Activities Can Be Added

Additional Activities Can Be Added

Additional economic activities can be added for an additional fee of AED 100.
*Fees depend on the economic activities and legal form selected.
Three Legal Forms Allowed

Three Legal Forms Allowed

You can set up the business as an Establishment, Sole Proprietorship, or Limited Liability Company.

Required Documents

Required Documents

  • Lease Contract
  • Memorandum of Association

Register your business today.
  • Select your activities and the suitable licence type.

  • Fill out your forms.

  • Finalize necessary approvals.

  • Expand and grow your business in Abu Dhabi.


FAQs

Yes, it can be modified.

Dear customer, the licence cannot be modified if there is a suspension on the licence by the Judicial Department.

Yes, passport approval is required before the sale can be made to the foreign investor.

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