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Company setup in ADDED (Abu Dhabi), Abu Dhabi

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This company can engage in the analyzing the applied systems for computer usage, designing them, and developing the required operating programs for those systems, including installing the systems on computer devices, testing, operating, maintaining, and providing training on their use, also encompassing analysis of user needs and issues, offering consultancy for the best economic solution, and providing the necessary programs to achieve this solution. The activity can also include writing simplified programs based on user instructions, especially activities involving the development, presentation, provisioning, and documentation of 'customized programs' based on requests from specific users and ready-made applications, and the preparation and design of web pages for individuals, government institutions, and private entities.

About the company's activities

Types of activities

The following business activity has been selected for the local company setup in Abu Dhabi:

Computer Systems and Software Designing (6201001). It includes establishments specialized in analyzing the applied systems for computer usage, designing them, and developing the required operating programs for those systems. This also involves installing the systems on computer devices, testing, operating, maintaining, and providing training on their use. Additionally, it encompasses analyzing user needs and issues, offering consultancy for the best economic solution, and providing the necessary programs to achieve this solution. This activity includes writing simplified programs based on user instructions, especially activities involving the development, presentation, provisioning, and documentation of 'customized programs' based on requests from specific users and ready-made applications. It also includes the preparation and design of web pages for individuals, government institutions, and private entities.

The company can engage in up to 6 types of business activities from the activity group under one license without additional fees.

Share Capital Requirements

There is no minimum share capital requirement for local companies in Abu Dhabi.

Additional External Regulator Approvals

No additional approvals are required to register a company conducting this business activity.

Company name requirments

May contain the name of a shareholder
Must not begin with words, such as "International", "Middle East", "Global", "Universal", or their equivalents in other languages
Must not be identical or similar to local/global brands or registered trademarks
Must not contain the names of Allah or God, or any other religious terminology
Must not contain the names of local/international religious, political or governmental organizations
Must not infringe any third party's intellectual property rights
Must not violate the UAE laws or contain words that are obscene, indecent or generally offensive
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About Jurisdiction

Name and Description

Title: Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development
Description:
Mainland in the UAE refers to the main land territory of the country, encompassing all seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah. All business activities in this territory are governed by federal and local laws, ensuring transparent and stable conditions for conducting business. A company registered on the Mainland in any of the emirates gains local company status, enabling it to operate both within the UAE and internationally, collaborate with local and foreign partners, and participate in government tenders and projects.

In Abu Dhabi, Mainland companies are registered through the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), which oversees the registration and licensing processes. The developed infrastructure, favorable geographical location, and political stability make Abu Dhabi an ideal place for businesses seeking to enter the markets of the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia.

ADDED issues the following types of business licenses:
- Commercial (wholesale and retail trade, professional services)
- Instant
- Technology (IT)
- Industrial (manufacturing)
- Freelance
- Virtual
- Dual (for operating in both a free zone and Mainland)
- Tajer Abu Dhabi (for specific types of commercial activities)
- Mobdea (for Emirati businesswomen)
The combination of transparent legal regulations, a strategically advantageous location, and advanced infrastructure makes the Mainland an ideal environment for businesses striving for long-term success and a strong market presence. These advantages allow companies to collaborate effectively with partners, expand their client base, and leverage access to key economic centers in the region, fostering sustainable growth and enhancing competitiveness on the international stage.

As the capital of the UAE, Abu Dhabi has strategic importance for business, providing companies with access to major government projects and economic initiatives. Due to its central location and role in shaping state policies, Abu Dhabi is an important financial and business hub, attracting international investments and providing access to leading economic initiatives in the region.

Tax regime and income management

The UAE has several taxes and fees that regulate the financial activities of both legal entities and individuals. Below are the main ones.
1. Value Added Tax (VAT)
  - Since January 1, 2018, the UAE has implemented a VAT rate of 5%, which applies to most goods and services and is charged to companies operating within the country, except for those registered in designated zones.
  - A Designated Zone is a territory within a free zone that is treated as outside the UAE for tax purposes, allowing goods to be exempt from taxation, provided certain criteria are met. The main taxation rules in Designated Zones are as follows:
  - For local companies and those registered in Non-Designated Zones (free zones not included in the Designated Zones list), the standard tax rules set forth in the Federal Decree-Law on VAT apply.
2. Corporate Tax
  - As of June 1, 2023, the UAE has introduced a corporate tax at a rate of 9%, levied on the taxable net profit of companies with income exceeding AED 375,000.
  - A 0% rate is applied to taxable income not exceeding AED 375,000.
  - Charitable, non-profit organizations and medical institutions are fully exempt from corporate tax.
3. Excise Tax
  - Since October 1, 2017, the UAE has introduced an excise tax aimed at reducing the consumption of harmful products and funding healthcare initiatives. The tax applies to alcohol, tobacco products, and beverages containing added sugar, including energy drinks and carbonated beverages.Excise tax rates vary depending on the product category:
  - Companies dealing with excise goods must register with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), submit monthly declarations, and maintain records. Excise tax is paid upon the import, production, or release of goods for consumption in the UAE.
4. Customs Duties
  - Custom duties in the UAE are applied to most imported goods at a standard rate of 5% of the cost, insurance, and freight (CIF). Exceptions include certain categories of goods, such as medicines and food products, which may be exempt from duties or subject to a reduced rate.
  - Goods imported into UAE free zones are generally not subject to customs duties as long as they remain within these zones. However, when such goods are transferred to the UAE mainland, standard duties apply.
5. Personal Income Tax
  - In the UAE, personal income is not subject to taxation.
  - UAE citizens and residents are exempt from paying taxes on their personal income, including salaries, interest, dividends, inheritances, gifts, luxury goods, and capital gains.
6. Local Taxes and Fees
  - Individual emirates may impose specific local taxes and fees in line with their economic and social needs. These taxes and fees are aimed at supporting public services and implementing infrastructure projects.

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