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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
KIZAD is Abu Dhabi's industrial zone, next to Khalifa Port, and it is aimed squarely at manufacturing, processing and heavy logistics rather than office-based business. Land and facility costs are its main draw for operations that need real footprint. Through Worldwide Formations a zero-visa licence starts at AED 5,275 covering up to ten activities, or AED 8,450 with an investor visa, medical and Emirates ID included, with facility costs quoted separately. You can price a Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi licence against the alternatives with our UAE business setup cost calculator.
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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:
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Yes, and that adjacency is the main argument for it. For manufacturers and bulk importers, moving containers a short distance rather than across the country changes the economics materially. For a business not shipping physical volume, the advantage does not apply at all.
It does, and the choice matters more than most people expect. A free zone entity suits export and re-export; a domestic entity suits selling directly into the UAE market without a distributor. We establish which one your customers require before filing, because switching later means re-registering.
Yes. Visa quotas are tied to the facility you take rather than issued as a flat allowance, which is normal for industrial zones. Plan headcount at registration so the space you lease supports the team you expect to hire.
Usually not. KIZAD is built for manufacturing and large-scale logistics with substantial land or warehousing. A consultancy or online business will pay for infrastructure it cannot use and should look at a business-oriented zone instead.
Space and cost per square metre, plus direct access to Khalifa Port. For manufacturers the economics are materially different from Dubai. For anyone not moving physical volume, that advantage does not apply.
Through Worldwide Formations, AED 5,275 for a zero-visa licence covering up to ten activities, or AED 8,450 including one investor visa, medical and Emirates ID. Industrial land and facility costs sit on top and vary enormously by footprint, so we scope those before quoting a total.
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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