ABU DHABI FREE ZONE LICENSE
Abu Dhabi Airports Freezones is located next to Abu Dhabi International Airport, offering wide range of facilities to satisfy immediate business requirements through its business parks, logistics park and business center at Abu Dhabi International Airport, Al Ain International Airport and Al Bateen Executive Airport.
BUSINESS SET UP IN ABU DHABI AIRPORTS FREE ZONE
With the number of facilities that the Abu Dhabi Airport Free Zone has to offer (products and services from a one stop shop), there is no reason that businesses should not be opting for it.
SOME OF THE REASONS WHY ADAFZ INFLUENCES INVESTORS
- Free Zone environment & services
- FZ Registration & Licensing
- 100% Capital and profit repatriation
- 100% foreign company ownership
- 100% tax exemption (inside the designated zone)
- 100% import & Export tax exemption (inside the designated zone)
- Independent regulations
- Quick, simple registration and licensing
- strategic location with close proximity to Abu Dhabi International Airport
ABUDHABI AIRPORTS FREEZONE PRODUCTS
ADAFZ offers the following products at the Abu Dhabi International Airport, Al Bateen Executive Airport and Al Ain International Airport
- Land Plots for Lease: There plots/parcels of land for long-term lease where you can locate your purpose-built / build-to-suit facilities
- Ready Warehouse Facilities: Available warehouse space: 360 m2 (15m x 24m) and multiples up to a maximum of 2,880 m2 (8 units) under single roof
- Offices: Offices available at Abu Dhabi International Airport, Al Bateen Executive Airport and Al Ain International Airport
- Business Center: a fully serviced office as well as workstations as per their immediate business needs at Abu Dhabi Airport
ADAFZ LEGAL ENTITIES
For business setup, companies or individuals will be able to choose from the following legal entities:
- Free Zone Limited Liability Company FZ-LLC (Corporate)
- Free Zone Limited Liability Company FZ-LLC (Natural)
- Branch of a Local or Foreign company
INDUSTRY SEGMENTS AND LICENSING ACTIVITIES
Industry Segments and Licensing Activities appropriate for businesses setup at ADAFZ broadly fall under the following categories:
- Aviation, Aerospace, Aircraft Interiors and Airport Services
- MRO
- Logistics, Transportation, Warehousing Distribution & Storage
- Marketing & Events
- Manufacturing
- Technology & ICT
- Trading
- Service Provider
- Consultancy License
- Regional HQ
- Knowledge & Development
BUSINESS SET UP IN ABUDHABI AIRPORTS FREEZONE
Type of Licenses: Trading, Services & Light Industrial
| DESCRIPTION | AMOUNT | REMARKS |
|---|---|---|
| License Fee |  |
Free for all the new companies being registered / Incorporated for the year 2019 |
| Registration Fees – (New) | AED 7,500 | Individual and Corporate Shareholder |
| Registration Fees – (Branch) | AED 5,000 | Overseas or Local |
A. OFFICE OPTION AT BUSINESS CENTRE (FULLY FURNISHED)
| DESCRIPTION | AMOUNT | REMARKS |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Desk – 1 person | AED 20,220 | Annual Lease rental including service charge – 8sqm |
| Executive Office – 3 persons/ Visa – 18 sqm | AED 75,400 | Annual Lease rental including service charge – 18sqm |
| Flexi Desk – 1 person | AED 10,000 | Annual Lease rental including service charge – 2 hrs per day |
Note: Please note that refundable security deposit is applicable for Executive Desk & Flexi Desk – AED 5,000 and Executive office AED 10,000.
B. OFFICE OPTION (FITTED OFFICE / WHITE BOX)
Annual lease rent is AED 1,750 per sqm plus 10% Annual service charge and 3 months security deposit.
- Smallest office is 50 sqm
- Utilities ( Electricity, Water and AC) to be paid by tenant
REQUIRED DOCUMENT FOR BRANCH FOREIGN / UAE COMPANY / LLC- CORPORATE
- Application for license – Al Bab Group will provide
- Business Plan
- Trade License or Certificate for Registration
- Color passport copy & visa copy of Manager
- 2 years audited financial report
- MOA
Note: All foreign company documents should be notarized from country of origin and MOFA in UAE.
REQUIRED DOCUMENT FOR LLC- INDIVIDUAL
- Application for license – Al Bab Group will provide
- Business Plan
- Color passport & Visa copy of the general manager ( POA holder) of the new entity
- Color passport & Visa copy of the Shareholders & Directors of the new entity
- CV shareholder
- Color passport & Visa copy of the Shareholders & Directors of the new entity
SHARE CAPITAL – AED 150,000 – for individual or Corporate – AED 500,000 (individual) and AED 1,000,000 (corporate)- Airport Services, Aviation & Manufacturing.
VISA FEES IN ABUDHABI AIRPORTS FREEZONE
| DESCRIPTION | AMOUNT | REMARKS |
|---|---|---|
| Employment Visa – per Person | AED 3,170 | 2 yeas Visa – including medical and Emirates ID |
| Employment Visa Deposit | AED 2,500 | refundable |
| Local Amendment | AED 800 | If applicable |
Note: In order to apply Visa Immigration Fees is mandatory – AED 834 for Establishment Card and AED 2,270 for online system activation. Manager should have bachelor degree attested by UAE Embassy & legal translated into Arabic.
ADDITIONAL AMENITIES & SERVICES WITHIN THE BUSINESS CITY:
Government Services, Logistics Services, Immigration, Customs, Post, Telecom & Banking facilities, Hotel’s, Food court with a wide range of restaurants and cafes, Business center, conference room, business lounge and lecture room, Travel Agent, Car Rental, Valet parking, Catering, 24-hour security, housekeeping and building maintenance.
AURION has expertise in opening a New Company / Branch of a Foreign Company or Local Company / (Natural/Individual/Corporate) Free Zone Limited Liablity Company (FZ-LLC) in Abu Dhabi Airports Freezone complying with all legal documentation.
MASDAR CITY
Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD) is one of the booming logistics and manufacturing hub of UAE. Previously known as Khalifa Port Free Trade Zone (Khalifa Port FTZ) or KIZAD. With the world-class infrastructure and Port facility, it has become an investor’s favorite choice for setting up a business in the UAE.