Welcome to the Branch Economic Licence application portal! If you already have an existing mainland or free zone company and want to expand your operations to Abu Dhabi, the ADDED Branch Licence is the fastest and most efficient solution. Open a branch under your existing brand, extend your market reach, and access Abu Dhabi's growing economy without the complexity of setting up a new legal entity.
Tasreea Business Center provides comprehensive support for your Branch Licence application — from document preparation and activity alignment verification to ADDED submission and post-issuance compliance. Our team ensures your branch is operational quickly and in full compliance with Abu Dhabi regulations.
Open a branch of your existing mainland or free zone company in Abu Dhabi and extend your brand presence across the UAE capital.
Branch licence issuance is faster than setting up a new entity. Get your ADDED branch economic licence within days with our streamlined process.
A branch is an extension of your parent company — no separate legal entity required. Your existing trade name and brand stay consistent.
Your branch can operate anywhere in Abu Dhabi and across the UAE, bid for government contracts, and access the local market without restrictions.
A Branch Economic Licence allows an existing company to open a secondary location in Abu Dhabi under the same legal identity. It is not a separate company — it is an extension of your parent business with its own operational presence.
Ideal for existing mainland companies wanting to expand within Abu Dhabi, free zone companies seeking mainland presence, foreign companies entering the UAE market, and businesses looking to separate operations into a dedicated Abu Dhabi location.
Submit your Branch Licence application through ADDED with Tasreea's expert guidance. We handle parent company document verification, activity alignment, trade name registration, and all government submissions for a seamless 3-5 day process.
Abu Dhabi offers significant advantages for companies looking to establish a branch, including access to government procurement opportunities, a growing business ecosystem, and world-class infrastructure. Whether you are expanding from another emirate or establishing your first UAE presence, the Branch Licence provides a straightforward path. Our team at Tasreea Business Center handles the entire process, from initial consultation through licence issuance and PRO services. Branch licence holders may later explore a full commercial license or dual licence for additional operational flexibility.
An Economic Licence for Branches is an ADDED licence that allows an existing company (mainland or free zone) to open and operate a branch in Abu Dhabi. The branch extends your business operations while remaining legally part of the parent company.
Any existing company — whether mainland, free zone, or foreign — can apply for a branch licence in Abu Dhabi. The parent company's business activities must align with ADDED's approved activity list for branches.
Required documents include parent company trade license and MOA, board resolution to open a branch, passport copies of shareholders and directors, proposed branch address, and NOC from the parent company's regulating authority if applicable.
The application process typically takes 3-5 business days after document submission. Our PRO team manages all ADDED interactions to ensure fast and accurate processing.
Yes, free zone companies can open a mainland branch in Abu Dhabi. This allows free zone businesses to operate directly in the local market, bid for government contracts, and have a physical presence in Abu Dhabi city.
Yes, the branch requires its own visa quota and establishment card. The quota is determined by the branch office space and business requirements, separate from the parent company's allocation.
Still have questions? Contact our team for a free consultation.
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