Abu Dhabi Free Zones
Stretching around 80% of the whole country, Abu Dhabi is the proud capital of UAE. Aimed at businesses that want to start with an easy setup in a favorable environment, Abu Dhabi’s free zones invite companies mainly in the heavy industries, media, and logistics. Abu Dhabi free zones give shareholders and investors quite the incentives and great facilities to set up a business in the capital’s free zones. A growing economy, plenty of opportunities for networking, and the chance to grow your business make Abu Dhabi Free Zones a choice for foreign investors.
Types of Business Set Up in Abu Dhabi Free Zone
- Free Zone Limited Liability Company - A legal entity with a mix of individual shareholders and corporate shareholders. Individual investors can also start an FZLLC.
- Branch of a Foreign Company - After issuing a license by the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, a foreign investor or owner can establish an office or branch in the free zone.
- Branch of a UAE Company - Can establish a branch of a parent company in the UAE.
- Freelance License - Freelancers can get a license to carry out jobs under their birth name and not a brand name.
Set Up a Business in Abu Dhabi Free Zone
- Complete business ownership
- No personal income taxes
- Companies can enjoy a 0% corporate tax rate on qualifying income, and the one not qualified is taxed at a standard corporate tax rate of 9%
- No import/export duties
- Friendly collaboration between similar companies
- All necessary permits and approvals can be taken from one place
Deciding the Business Activity
This is the first factor in setting up a business in Abu Dhabi Free Zone. Deciding what activity your business is going to perform will reflect in the type of license you will apply for and what legal entity will be suitable for the company.
Registering Trade Name
The name you register for the company will now be legal.
Obtaining Necessary Approvals
The company must now obtain the necessary paperwork and permits required to operate the business.
Issuing of License
Once all the permits are approved, the company can now take a license to run the business.
Abu Dhabi Free Zones
- Abu Dhabi Airport Free Zone
- Two Four 54
- Abu Dhabi Ports Company
- Dubai Cars & Automotive Zones
- Abu Dhabi Global Markets
- Industrial City of Abu Dhabi
- Higher Corporation for Specialized Economic Zone
- Masdar City Free Zone
- Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi
