The Abu Dhabi Business Center of the Department of Economic Development added 12 new economic activities to the “Tajer Abu Dhabi” license, which allows entrepreneurs and micro, small and medium enterprises to start their businesses without having to provide space. work within three years..
This step is part of Abu Dhabi Economy’s ongoing efforts to stimulate entrepreneurship and enable entrepreneurs to take advantage of the vast opportunities offered by the emirate’s vibrant economy by providing more means to make it easier to start and do business..
The new activities added to the “Tajer Abu Dhabi” license include marine services consulting, tourism and entertainment consulting, accounting and auditing systems analysis, logistics consulting, statistical services and consulting, electronic network consulting, agricultural extension services, textile and clothing printing, among others. and publication artistic design services..
The “Abu Dhabi Trader” license allows UAE nationals and residents to practice their businesses and helps reduce the costs of starting a business, as license holders are not required to provide a suitable domicile for their business area for three years. starting the business, and according to the technical approvals of the relevant authorities..
Since the launch of the Abu Dhabi Traders License in 2017, the economic activities covered have grown significantly, from 30 activities when the license was launched to 1,200 activities after the addition of new activities. The economic activities under the Abu Dhabi Trader license account for 30% of the activities authorized by the Department of Economic Development, which include 3,982 activities at the end of 2023..
His Excellency Mohammed Munif Al Mansouri, Executive Director of the Abu Dhabi Business Center, said: “The addition of new activities to the (Tajer Abu Dhabi) license reflects the vibrancy of the economic sector in Abu Dhabi, which is expanding into specialized activities. To meet the demands of entrepreneurs investing in various sectors and to facilitate the start-up and conduct of business, we conduct studies and constantly communicate with stakeholders to find out the requirements of the market, and add activities to its professionals to get the necessary licenses to start their projects. positively contribute to the commercial movement and economic development of Abu Dhabi. This step in the Department of Economic Development It confirms our interest in entrepreneurship and small and medium enterprises, which are among the fundamental pillars of economic diversification and job creation efforts”.
His Excellency added: “The (Abu Dhabi Trader) license has been in high demand since its launch in 2017, as its specifications and facilities cater to the aspirations of those with ambitious and forward-looking innovative ideas and small business projects. The number of new licenses issued in this category last year reached 5,989 licenses. reached, which is more than 23% of all new economic licenses issued in the emirate, which indicates that this license category meets the requirements of entrepreneurs.
