Local or foreign companies which are registered outside KIZAD can expand their business by opening a branch company in the Free Zone. There are no capital requirements in opening a branch company in KIZAD Free Zone.
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Khalifa Industrial Zone also known as KIZAD Free Zone, is the UAE’s biggest operator of integrated economic zones and industrial real estate solutions. Entrepreneurs and investors choose to put up business in KIZAD because of its convenient access to state-of-the-art infrastructures, global markets, international airports, and 60 seaports. This plays a huge part in enhancing the UAE’s economy through ports that deliver world-class services in the maritime and industrial zone sectors.
Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (DED) offers a dual licensing regime. The companies are also not required to have a physical space to commence business. KIZAD also embraces digitalisation as a way of business processing for faster and easier transactions.
Businesses operating in KIZAD Free Zone enjoy significant tax advantages, including exemption from customs duties on goods and personal income tax. Additionally, our state-of-the-art port infrastructure in Abu Dhabi offers competitive fees and streamlined operations for your business. You can benefit from 100% foreign ownership and easily repatriate your capital and profits.
Depending on the complexity of your business, and number of visa applications, facility size and inclusions.
Setting up a company in KIZAD Free Zone usually ranges from AED AED 9,000. – AED AED 35,000.
Below is an estimated cost for packages with inclusions in KIZAD Free Zone.
To get an estimate of your business, use our COST CALCULATOR
Convert your transactions into easy and affordable monthly instalments with our selected range of banking partners. Spend a minimum of AED 1,000 on your credit card issued from any of our participating banks and repay in easy instalments over a period of 12 months.
*General terms and conditions from the banks will be applicable.
Allows companies to do activities related to exporting, manufacturing, and packaging licensed and approved goods and products.
Allows companies to conduct activities related to importing, exporting, distribution, stocking, and warehousing of permitted products. The General Trading License will be issued when a business deals with more than 17 products or falls into more than three product groups.
Allows companies to provide various services, such as marketing, management and consulting, logistics support services, restaurant and catering services, travel agencies, and more.
Local or foreign companies which are registered outside KIZAD can expand their business by opening a branch company in the Free Zone. There are no capital requirements in opening a branch company in KIZAD Free Zone.
Limited Liability Company (LLC) is the main legal structure of companies in KIZAD. You can set up an LLC with a minimum paid-up capital of AED 150,000. The KIZAD LLC can be owned by an individual, corporate, or a combination of both. There is a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 5 shareholders in a KIZAD LLC.
Upon getting an initial approval, you may now obtain your business license.
800-LICENSE (542 3673)
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