Abu Dhabi Free Zone

Abu Dhabi Free Zone —
Capital-City Credibility

Abu Dhabi’s free zones combine capital-city credibility with strong government incentives for tech, industrial and finance-adjacent businesses — a strong choice for founders who want long-term prestige.

License from AED 15,000
Visas up to 6
Setup 5–7 days
Abu Dhabi FZ at a glance
Capital
LocationAbu Dhabi, UAE
License typesCommercial · Industrial · Tech
Best forTech & industrial founders
Founder rating★★★★★ 4.8
100% Ownership
Limited offerInvestor visa from AED 1,300 when you set up in Abu Dhabi this month.Claim offer
About Abu Dhabi FZ

Capital-city credibility for serious founders

Abu Dhabi’s free zones give your company the credibility of the UAE capital, backed by strong government incentives for technology, industrial and knowledge-economy businesses. It’s a strong fit for founders planning to scale, raise investment, or work with government and semi-government clients.

With an Abu Dhabi free zone company you get 100% foreign ownership, zero personal income tax, and access to a growing ecosystem of tech and industrial infrastructure. We manage your entire application, visas and banking end to end.

Zero income tax
Strong tech & industrial incentives
Capital-city credibility
Quick facts
License costFrom AED 15,000
Setup time5–7 days
Visa quotaUp to 6
Ownership100%
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Why Abu Dhabi FZ

Why founders choose Abu Dhabi FZ

100%

Full ownership

Own your company outright — no local partner, no sponsor, no equity given away.

Tax efficiency

Zero personal income tax and full repatriation of capital and profits.

Government-backed incentives

Strong support for tech, industrial and R&D-focused businesses.

Capital-city standing

A credible Abu Dhabi presence that resonates with government and enterprise clients.

Eligible activities

Tech, industrial & commercial activities

Abu Dhabi free zones cover a wide range of commercial, tech and industrial activities — here are some of the most popular. Not sure which yours falls under? We'll map it for you.

General TradingTechnology & SoftwareManufacturingResearch & DevelopmentManagement ConsultancyImport & ExportRenewable EnergyLogisticsFinancial ConsultingMedia & DesignHolding Company+ more activities →
Abu Dhabi Starter packageCapital tier
Trade licence (1 year)AED 15,000
Immigration cardAED 2,400
Investor visa ×1AED 4,100
Bank account assistanceIncluded
Estimated fromAED 15,000
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Indicative pricing — final quote depends on activities & visas.

Abu Dhabi FZ FAQ

Questions about Abu Dhabi FZ

Abu Dhabi has several free zones focused on tech, industry and media. We assess your activity and recommend the right one — most rules around ownership, visas and tax are consistent across them.

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