How much permits cost to open in Abu Dhabi
In Abu Dhabi, the filings with a fixed government fee add up to about AED 0. 2 more are set by the space or the business, and 1 are free. Build-out, insurance and adviser costs are on top.
Abu Dhabi economic licence
Abu Dhabi Department of Economic DevelopmentAbu Dhabi
Applied for online on TAMM, the Abu Dhabi government services platform.
- Fee
- Varies
- Filed
- Filed online
- Renews
- Every year.
Corporate tax and VAT registration
Federal Tax AuthorityUnited Arab Emirates, national
Every company registers for corporate tax on EmaraTax. VAT registration is required once taxable supplies pass AED 375,000 a year.
- Fee
- Free
- Filed
- Filed online
Employer registration and work permits
Ministry of Human Resources and EmiratisationUnited Arab Emirates, national
Register the establishment, then apply for each employee's work permit.
- Fee
- Varies
- Filed
- Filed online
Guides for each business in Abu Dhabi
Agency requirements change. Check each agency's page before you file.
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Get the plan for your business in Abu Dhabi
This guide covers the city. Your exact address decides the county, the health district and the zoning. Placetta maps every filing for it, fills the official forms from your details, adds the deadlines and puts them up for your approval.
- The full list for your address, in filing order
- The official forms, filled line by line
- Renewal and inspection reminders