Investor Journey

The Investor Journey programme is an initiative by Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) facilitating ease of conducting business in the capital via a seamless integrated experience for investors.

How to set up a business through Investor Journey?

With just three main steps to complete your business set-up, Investor Journey is designed to seamlessly kick start your business in Abu Dhabi online, with minimal physical touchpoints.

• Identify requirements
  Information, documents, fees and timelines
• Register business
  Apply and obtain your licence
• Set up operations
  Obtain all necessary documents to operate

Key benefits

• Cost effective
  Fixed flat-fees for ADDED commercial licenses capped at AED 1,000 covering 6 activities
• Integrated process
  All services in one platform with minimal physical touchpoints
• Time-saving
  Step-by-step process and quicker approvals
• Maximum efficiency
  Simplified requirements and unified procedures
• Safe and secure
  Investor Journey ensures safe transactions in every step of the way

Features on the Investor Journey platform

• Business Simulator
  Seek clarity and instructions on how to go about setting up a business in Abu Dhabi through a quick questionnaire
• Licence Finder
  Identify suitable legal forms and licence types, followed by an easy application process for obtaining trade names and licences
• Investor Compass
  Identify location for business via an interactive map
• Certificate of Conformity
  Obtain a Civil Defence Certificate of Conformity
• Business Bank Account application
  Apply for a business bank account via integrated tool by leading banks

To learn more visit: Investor Journey