Abu Dhabi’s mainland refers to the geographical area that falls under the direct governance of Department of Economic Development Abu Dhabi (ADDED), outside the freezone areas. ADDED is responsible for regulation and licensing of all the companies operating within the Abu Dhabi mainland. It also develops the trade and industrial policies, plans the budgets, and leads economic initiatives to ensure a constant and sustainable economic growth in the Emirate.

Business setup in Abu Dhabi mainland refers to a company or enterprise that is registered and operates in the mainland of Abu Dhabi. Mainland company formation in Abu Dhabi lets you conduct business within the city as well as the rest of UAE.