Starting a small business in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi has a thriving economy and is home to thousands of local and foreign companies. It is renowned for having a business environment that supports successful entrepreneurship. For a UAE citizen planning to set up a small-sized business in Abu Dhabi, it is crucial to comply with legal and government procedures by following the procedures outlined by the Department of Economic Development (DED). When starting a business, it is important to understand the most suitable business structure that safeguards the business against risks and enhances the success of the business. This paper examines the procedures that an entrepreneurial UAE citizen seeking to set up a small travel company in Abu Dhabi would need to follow.