Full foreign ownership
No local sponsor, yet complete access to UAE markets via compliant structures.
Abu Dhabi Free Zones
تأسيس شركة في المنطقة الحرة بأبو ظبي
Secure 100% foreign ownership, zero corporate tax, and direct access to Abu Dhabi capital markets across ADGM, KIZAD, Masdar City, and ADAFZ.
AED 18K+
Launch investment
2–4 weeks
Typical timeline
0%
Corporate & income tax
Capital advantages
Why Abu Dhabi free zones keep attracting institutional investors
A modern regulatory framework, federal incentives, and deep access to sovereign capital make Abu Dhabi the go-to base for financial and industrial expansion.
ADGM anchors international finance with English common law courts and global regulatory recognition, while KIZAD and ADAFZ streamline industrial and logistics movements through Khalifa Port and Abu Dhabi International Airport.
SetupGulf orchestrates trade-name approval, shareholder notarisation, and authority filings so you can focus on fundraising, talent, and operational readiness.
- Regulated gateways for fintech, asset management, aviation, and clean-tech
- Robust double-tax treaties paired with 0% personal income tax
- Strategic proximity to ADNOC, Mubadala, and sovereign procurement
Key incentives
Benefits you secure with an Abu Dhabi free zone entity
Tax advantages
0% corporate and income tax with unrestricted profit repatriation.
Strategic trade routes
Khalifa Port, Etihad Rail, and Abu Dhabi International Airport link you globally.
Fast-track licensing
Digital workflows deliver licenses in as little as 10 working days.
Capital market access
Connect with ADX, Invest Abu Dhabi, and sovereign funds.
Industrial infrastructure
Smart warehouses, cold storage, and R&D labs ready for plug-and-play.
Execution metrics
What to expect when SetupGulf leads your Abu Dhabi incorporation
48 hrs
Trade name approval
Subject to compliance review
7–14 days
License issuance
For ADGM, Masdar City, or ADAFZ entities
3 visas
Included allocation
Expandable with flexi-desk or office leases
Six-step launch plan
Company formation process for Abu Dhabi free zones
1
Step 1
Select your jurisdiction
ADGM, KIZAD, Masdar City, ADAFZ, or twofour54 depending on sector.
2
Step 2
Define structure
Choose FZE/FZC, holding vehicle, or branch to match shareholder needs.
3
Step 3
Reserve trade name
Secure authority approval with bilingual naming and activity mapping.
4
Step 4
Submit documentation
Upload notarised passports, business plans, and proof of address via secure portal.
5
Step 5
Lease & licensing
Lock flexi-desk, office, or warehouse packages and receive your license.
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Step 6
Visas & banking
Open immigration files, process visas, and set up corporate bank accounts.
Jurisdiction snapshot