Situated at the heart of Abu Dhabi, Masdar City Free Zone stands as a thriving business hub for startups and entrepreneurs alike. Renowned as one of the most dynamic business destinations in the UAE, the Free Zone leads the advancement of sectors including renewable energy, AI, real estate, and logistics among others.
With its advantageous location, Masdar City Free Zone offers an ideal platform for businesses to broaden their networks, tap into substantial investment opportunities, and pioneer new technologies. The Free Zone is dedicated to fostering a balanced lifestyle, seamlessly integrating business demands with leisure and wellness to ensure community well-being within its dynamic environment.
In addition to offering 100% foreign ownership, 0% import tariffs, and seamless business support through their One-Stop Shop, Masdar City Free Zone allows businesses to network and grow within a thriving ecosystem of more than 1,000 local and international companies of all sizes.
Some of the companies established in Masdar City Free Zone include Siemens Energy, the Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, the International Renewable Energy Agency, Masdar, and G42 Healthcare. The zone is also home to hundreds of start-ups and the region’s only venture investor, The Catalyst, a joint venture between Masdar City Free Zone and BP focusing on clean-tech.
Bespoke spaces crafted to your specifications in partnership with Masdar City to accommodate your unique business, such as corporate, retail, residential, recreational, educational, and healthcare spaces.
Tailored workspaces designed to match your needs, nestled within a like minded business ecosystem, creating the ideal environment for your business to thrive whether you’re a start-up or an SME.
Exceptional spaces for restaurants, cafes, or shopping outlets, set within a community that offers an ideal environment for your retail business to flourish.
A growing canvas for a variety of land uses, from commercial to residential and light industrial, within a thriving, eco-friendly urban landscape.
| Zero-Visa Option | 1-Visa Option | |
|---|---|---|
| Shareholders | 1 | 3 |
| Business Activities | 3 | 3 |
| Registration Fees |  |  |
| Trade License | | |
| Lease Agreement | | |
| Flexi-Desk Facilities |  | |
| One Free Visa for Life | | |
| Immigration Establishment Card | | |
| E-Channel Registration | | |
| Price | AED 7,000 | AED 17,500 |
Setting up a company can sometimes seem challenging, but Creative Zone is here to simplify your company formation and save you time and money.
Masdar City Free Zone provides various legal structures, including a Free Zone Limited Liability Company (LLC), a branch of a foreign or offshore company, and a branch of a UAE-based company. Consult with an advisor from Creative Zone to determine the legal structure best suited for your business needs. After selecting the right legal structure, you will move forward with the incorporation process.
At this point, you will select an appropriate name for your company. Creative Zone will assist you in submitting your initial application and securing the necessary approval from the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development for your chosen name reservation.
Following the reservation of your company name, you must submit all necessary documents to obtain your company’s legal documents, such as the Resolution, Articles of Association, or Memorandum of Association. Our expert team will support you during the document submission process.
Masdar City leases office spaces suited to various needs of businesses of all sizes, including start-ups, SMEs, and multinationals. The free zone offers a range of lease options, such as virtual desks, flexi-desks in shared workspaces, serviced and executive offices, and larger core and shell units. Once the legal documents are signed and the lease option is finalized, you will proceed to the payment stage. Creative Zone will guide you through this process, making it seamless and efficient.
Ultimately, you will obtain your license and certificate of registration/incorporation, accessible via the Masdar Free Zone’s online platform. Creative Zone will provide support throughout the company formation process, ensuring that your business setup journey is streamlined and hassle-free.
Creative Zone is the leading and largest business setup consultancy head-quartered at Dubai, UnitedArab Emirates, providing valuable support to aspiring entrepreneurs and SMEs since 2010. With an impressive track record of assisting over 75,000 businesses locally and internationally, Creative Zone has established itself as the one-stop shop for companies seeking business solutions.
Our services cover every aspect of business setup, from seamless licensing processes to customised value-added solutions. With flexible payment plans and tailored services, we empower companies to promote, sustain, and accelerate their operations regionally and internationally.
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