The Abu Dhabi Business Center of the Department of Economic Development – Abu Dhabi has announced the addition of 12 new economic activities within the “Tajer Abu Dhabi” license, which allows entrepreneurs and micro, small and medium enterprises to start operating without the need to provide a workplace for a period of three years.
This step comes as part of Abu Dhabi Economy’s ongoing efforts to boost entrepreneurship and enable pioneers to benefit from the vast opportunities offered by the emirate’s vibrant economy by providing more means to facilitate the creation and conduct of businesses and meet the growing demand for new economic activities.
The new activities added to the “Tajer Abu Dhabi” license include several areas such as maritime services consultancy, tourism and entertainment consultancy, accounting and auditing systems analysis, logistics consultancy, services, statistics consultancy, electronic network consultancy, agricultural extension services, printing on paper, textiles and clothing, and artistic design services for publications.
The Abu Dhabi Trader license, which allows citizens and residents of the United Arab Emirates to operate, helps reduce the costs of setting up a business, as license holders are not required to provide a registered office until three years after starting the business, and that it meets the necessary conditions for its field of activity after this period and has obtained technical approvals from the competent authorities.
Since the launch of the Abu Dhabi Trader License in 2017, the economic activities covered have grown significantly, from 30 activities at the launch of the license to 1,200 activities with the addition of new activities.
The economic activities available under the Abu Dhabi Trader license represent 30% of the total activities licensed by the Department of Economic Development, which numbered 3,982 activities at the end of last year (2023).
Mohammed Munif Al Mansouri, Executive Director of Abu Dhabi Business Center, said: “The addition of new activities to the Abu Dhabi Trader License reflects the vitality of the economic sector in Abu Dhabi, which is experiencing an expansion of specialized activities. To meet the requirements of entrepreneurs investing in various sectors and facilitate the start-up and conduct of business, we conduct studies and continuously communicate with stakeholders to learn about market requirements and add activities that enable its practitioners to obtain the necessary licenses to launch their projects. which contribute positively to the commercial movement and economic development of Abu Dhabi. This step confirms our interest in the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development for entrepreneurship and small and medium-sized enterprises, which are considered one of the main pillars of economic diversification and job creation efforts.
He added: “The Abu Dhabi Merchant License has seen high demand since its launch in 2017, as its specifications and facilities meet the aspirations of those with innovative ideas and ambitious, forward-looking small business projects. In this category, last year, 5,989 licenses were registered, representing more than 23% of the total number of new economic licenses issued in the emirate, showing that this category of licenses meets the requirements of entrepreneurs.