Abu Dhabi free zone, KEZAD
Set up your company in Khalifa Economic Zone (KEZAD)
KEZAD offers a wide range of business solutions suitable for all types of activity, including manufacturing, logistics, trade and distribution. Whether you are a small start-up or an established large-scale business, it provides customised facilities across its free zone and domestic tariff areas, with the land, infrastructure and connectivity that industrial businesses need to scale.
- 100% foreign ownership
- Industrial & logistics scale
- Free zone & domestic tariff areas
- Land and warehouses
Why KEZAD
Industrial scale, Abu Dhabi advantage.
KEZAD pairs free zone incentives with the land, infrastructure and connectivity heavy industry needs, plus the flexibility of both free zone and domestic tariff areas under one master plan.
100% ownership
Own your company outright in the free zone areas.
Tax advantages
Free zone tax treatment with no personal income tax.
Full repatriation
Move 100% of your capital and profits with no currency limits.
Land & warehouses
Customised facilities, from warehouses to large land plots.
Port & logistics
Connected to Khalifa Port and major road and rail links.
Free & domestic zones
Choose free zone or domestic tariff areas to fit your market.
Built for your industry
Made for industry and logistics.
KEZAD is structured for industrial and logistics businesses at every scale. These are the activities it suits best.
Manufacturing
Heavy and light manufacturing and assembly.
Logistics & distribution
Warehousing, distribution and supply chain.
Trade & Trading
Import, export and re-export of goods.
Big-box & retail
Big-box retail and commercial complexes.
Port-linked operations
Operations that depend on Khalifa Port access.
Mixed-use & business park
Business Park real estate and mixed-use developments.
KEZAD spans Area A (a 16 sq km Business Park and centres) and Area B (84 sq km of heavy, light and logistics industry). We match your operation to the right area.
What it costs
KEZAD company setup cost.
KEZAD cost depends on your license, facility and visas, and industrial operations vary widely. These are the parts that make up the figure, and a quote based on your exact needs is more accurate than a single advertised price.
License and registration
Name approval and your KEZAD trade or industrial license.
Facility or land
A warehouse, unit or land plot, sized to your operation.
Visas and immigration
Establishment card and each residence visa for your team.
Activity approvals
Industrial and regulated activities may need extra approvals.
How we help
From activity to open for business.
- 01
Plan your operation
We confirm your activity, area and the right KEZAD license.
- 02
Apply and approve
We submit your application and documents and obtain approvals.
- 03
Facility and license
We arrange your warehouse or land and issue the license.
- 04
Visas and bank
We assist with residence visas and corporate banking introductions once your company is established.
Why FZM
Dedicated Senior advisory.
You will work directly with a Dedicated Senior advisor from day one. Your advisor will assess your requirements, identify the most suitable jurisdictions, manage the entire application process, and remain your long-term point of contact for ongoing guidance and support.
- 100 km2
- Industrial scale
- 1,500+
- Companies formed
- 15+
- Years in the UAE
- Khalifa Port
- Logistics link
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Good to know
KEZAD questions, answered.
- What is KEZAD best for?
- KEZAD, the Khalifa Economic Zone of Abu Dhabi, is best for manufacturing, logistics, trade and distribution businesses at any scale. It offers customised facilities, land and warehouses across both its free zone and domestic tariff areas, with strong connectivity to Khalifa Port and major transport links.
- What is the difference between the free zone and domestic tariff areas?
- KEZAD offers both free zone areas, which give 100% foreign ownership and free zone tax treatment, and domestic tariff areas, which can suit businesses that primarily serve the local UAE market. We help you choose the area that matches how and where you sell.
- How much does it cost to set up in KEZAD?
- KEZAD cost depends on your license, facility and visas, and industrial setups vary widely depending on land and warehouse needs. The main components are the license and registration, your facility or land, visas and immigration, and any activity approvals. We confirm an all-in quote based on your needs before you commit.
- Does KEZAD offer land and warehouses?
- Yes. KEZAD is built for industrial scale, with customised facilities ranging from warehouses and units to large land plots across Area A and Area B. We match your operation to the right facility and area.
- Do I get 100% ownership in KEZAD?
- Yes, in the free zone areas. A KEZAD free zone company gives you 100% foreign ownership with no local sponsor, free zone tax treatment and full repatriation of capital and profits.
Maha BadrHighly recommended. A professional team, prompt on every detailed query and seamless on every requirement, trade license, corporate tax, bank account, residence ID, medical.
Largo HomeSimply impeccable. They didn't just meet deadlines, they anticipated them, with quick and effective solutions even in complex situations.
Maciej KolodziejczykVery efficient. Company formation, employment contract, residency visa, and all the prerequisites handled. Friendly and professional throughout.
Ready to incorporate
One advisor.From company formation to corporate banking.
A 30-minute consultation is all it takes to receive a tailored proposal, a transparent quotation, and a written roadmap delivered the same day. You will deal directly with an experienced advisor throughout the process.
- Response instantly
- Five languages spoken
- Independent. Not a license reseller.