Fast and simple company setup
100% personal & corporate tax exemption
100% foreign ownership allowed
100% repatriation of capital & profits
A company that has the combined features of a sole proprietorship, a partnership, and a corporation. It can be owned by individual and/or corporate entities.
Formed as the registered branch of a foreign/local company with an existing license to operate outside the free zone.
Designated zone for VAT exemption
No minimum capital requirements
No currency restrictions
Purpose-built infrastructure
Low operational costs
Easy access to markets
KEZAD’s economic cities and free zones benefit from proximity to Khalifa Port, one of the world’s most advanced deep-sea ports.
The Free Zone jurisdiction allows 100% foreign ownership in companies, and it is suitable for wholesale distributors, re-exporters, warehousing activities, service providers, and manufacturers targeting markets outside the MENA region.
Easy registration & insurance
Visa support
IT & telecoms
Customs & immigration
Logistics centre
Bank account opening
The KEZAD Group is committed to promoting business growth in Abu Dhabi by providing a conducive environment for both local and international investors. It manages 12 economic zones that cover a total area of 550 sq.km., including 100 sq.km. of free zones. KEZAD offers over 300,000 sq.m of ready-to-use facilities and houses more than 40 staff accommodation complexes. Currently, it is home to 1,750 businesses from over 17 industries, which include automotive, food and AgTech, life sciences, specialty chemicals, metals, pharmaceuticals, green energy, building materials, oil & gas, retail & logistics, and more.
Here are some of the main benefits of setting up a business in KEZAD:
Avail yourself of all the benefits of KEZAD by setting up your business with Worldwide Formations.
If you are interested in setting up a business in the KEZAD Free Zone, you can apply for one of the following licenses that suits your operations: Service License: for businesses that offer services such as consulting, management, and marketing. Trading / General Trading License: for businesses involved in trading activities, including import, export, stocking, distribution, and warehousing. Industrial License: for businesses that engage in manufacturing, processing, assembling, and packing of products. KEZAD also offers a dual license to companies wishing to conduct business in the local market or mainland. For details on the cost of licenses in the KEZAD Free Zone, reach out to us via email at ic@worldwideformations.com or by phone at +971 4 355 5700.
To form a company in the KEZAD Free Zone, you will need the following documents: - Digital copy of a passport-size photograph (taken against a white background) - Colour copy of your passport - Current Visa (if you have a Visit Visa or UAE Residence Visa) - Arabic NOC (should be obtained from your current sponsor, if applicable) - Degree Certificate (for Consulting and Investment activities) - Completed Application Form (all details should be accurately filled in)
For the establishment of a Limited Liability Company in the KEZAD Free Zone, a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 50 shareholders are necessary.
The cost of setting up a business in the KEZAD Free Zone can vary based on several factors. These include the scale of your enterprise, the nature of your business activities, and the number of work visas you intend to apply for, among others. For further information, feel free to reach out to us via email at ic@worldwideformations.com or by phone at +971 4 355 5700.
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