Free Zones in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is home to numerous free zones that contribute significantly to the economy of UAE; the major ones are;

Masdar City free zone

Located in Masdar city, Masdar city free zone, houses numerous companies that range from start-ups and SMEs to multinationals. The free zone promises fast and efficient licensing and visa processing at competitive pricing. Masdar City offers fully serviced office locations to diverse such as Renewable Energy, Clean Tech & ICT, Marketing and Events, Human Resources Development and Energy Industry.

Khalifa Port Free Trade Zone (KIZAD)

Khalifa Port Free Trade Zone, located near Khalifa port, is the integrated trade, logistics and industrial hub of Abu Dhabi. One can find diverse business solutions at KIZAD, that support activities such as manufacturing, logistics, trade and distribution.

Abu Dhabi Airport Free Zone

One of the fastest growing free zones in UAE, Abu Dhabi Airport Free Zone, houses many reputed companies from various industrial sectors, such as aerospace, food & beverage (F&B) outlets, luxury goods, retail, etc. Abu Dhabi Airport Free Zone is comprised of five commercial districts: Logistics Park, Business Park, Destination Village, Al Falah Free Zone and Airport City.

ADAFZ provides diverse facilities for businesses that include;

Warehousing units
Commercial offices
Flexi-desk services
Plots of land for development
Retail licenses

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM)

Abu Dhabi Global Market, established by UAE Federal Decree, is a leading international financial center that offers diverse services such as banking, insurance, wealth management, asset management and capital market activities. ADGM is home to three independent authorities – the Registration Authority (RA), the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) and ADGM Courts.

A major unique feature of Abu Dhabi Global Market free zones is Special Purpose Vehicles which are passive holding companies that are set up with the intention to isolate financial and legal risk. ADGM aims to be a significant contributor to Abu Dhabi GDP diversification within couple of years.

TWOFOUR54

Twofour54 was established in the year 2008 with a motive to enhance Abu Dhabi’s media industry. Twofour54 is equipped with infrastructure and services that captivate the attention of international, regional, and local media businesses. The advantages of setting up your business at Twofour54 are many; the customizable office space, world-class production facilities and services, are just few among them.

Free zones offer 100 % foreign ownership without the need of a sponsor and it does not involve much paperwork and can be formed within a short span of time. One can start a free zone limited liability company or a free zone establishment in Abu Dhabi.

Types of companies that can be formed in Abu Dhabi

Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Partnership
Sole Proprietorship
Public Shareholding Company
Private Shareholding Company
Branch of a Local (UAE) Company
Branch of a Foreign Company
Establishment (only for UAE nationals)

There are multiple business setup consultants in Abu Dhabi and selecting the appropriate one that helps in taking your business forward, is of utmost importance. Carvy Consultants will assist you start your enterprise from scratch, irrespective of the type or size of your business. We have provided guidance to numerous entities to start their business in the various free zones spread across Abu Dhabi. We take care of all the required formalities, be it paperwork, legal formalities, approaching various government organizations in Abu Dhabi, account opening, acquiring trade license or visa.