*A selection of some of the most popular freezones in Abu Dhabi
ADGM is an international financial centre located in Al Maryah Island in the heart of the UAE’s capital city, Abu Dhabi. It’s legal and operational platform is attractive for a broad range of professional and business services, along with family businesses, corporate headquarters and various management functions. ADGM also provides a beneficial environment to domicile holding companies, special purpose vehicles (SPVs) and other structures to hold and protect assets.
Please note that any corporate services within ADGM will be delivered through a third party ADGM registered Corporate Service Provider (CSP). Sovereign PPG is not a CSP within ADGM.
Minimum AED 180,000.00 must be paid up prior to licensing for regulated activities; not applicable for non-regulated activities and Special Purpose Vehicles (SPV)
Required for all companies except for small entities
The Abu Dhabi Airport Free Zone is a comprehensive business park being developed by Skycity, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), on an area of over 12 square kilometres near Abu Dhabi International Airport. The free zone specializes on logistics and aviation activities.
Minimum AED 150,000.00, no requirement to pay up the capital (although recommended within 1-2 years).
Required
06 – 08 weeks
Twofour54 is Abu Dhabi’s media and entertainment hub which was established in 2008. As of May 2017, twofour54 encompasses 450 companies operating in the creative industries including international brands such as the CNN, Sky News Arabia and Cartoon Network Studios. It also has a talent pool of nearly 4,000 professionals including over 600 freelancers.
No minimum capital requirement and not required to pay up. Minimum AED 50,000.00 recommended.
Required
06 – 08 weeks
KIZAD is among the largest greenfield ports and industrial zones in the world, located near Khalifa Port in Abu Dhabi has started its operation 2012 and offers proximity to suppliers, customers and other business competences, safeguarding that industrial, trade and logistics derive long-term advantage.
Minimum AED 150,000.00, no requirement to pay up the capital (although recommended within 1-2 years).
Required
06 – 08 weeks
1 visa per 9 sq.m. leased property/office
Masdar City was established in 2006 and is widely recognized as one of the world’s most exhilarating eco-developments. It is also a Free Zone located near Abu Dhabi International Airport and 17km from downtown Abu Dhabi.
Minimum AED 500,000.00, must be paid up prior to post-licensing.
Required
02 – 03 weeks
1 visa per 9 sq.m. leased property
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