Overview
In order to convince the Emirates Aviation industry to significantly develop, the Abu
Dhabi Business Center was established. The Abu Dhabi Airport Free Zone
(ADAFZ), a vast business park next to Abu Dhabi International Airport, was created
by Sky City, an affiliate of Abu Dhabi Airports Company. It gives investors in the
aviation, airport services, aerospace, logistics, cargo, and freight sectors standard
free zone privileges including world-class infrastructure facilities, tax exemptions,
100% foreign business ownership, etc.
The Airport free zone’s all-encompassing environment, which also includes leisure,
residential, retail, and lifestyle amenities, enables enterprises and their staff members
to operate and thrive over the long term. The opportunity to operate from one of the
world’s fastest-growing economies, at the heart of which is a market of more than 4
billion people distributed over the Middle East and the Asia Pacific, is presented to
businesses.
Documents required
Trade name reservation proof
Lease agreement
Initial approval proof
CV of the manager
Shareholder and manager personal information
Shareholders and manager passport copies
Additional approvals (if necessary)
Target sectors in adafz abu dhabi
For the following industries, Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone is determined to
establish a distinctive and popular business destination.
Other service providers participated in light industrial and aviation-friendly
businesses in an effort to benefit from the airport’s vicinity for import and export
needs.
Types of business entities
A company or legal entity created by a corporation or other business organization. Depending on the activity, a certain amount of capital is necessary.
A branch of an established local or foreign business in Dubai Airport Free Zone. There is no minimum share requirement.
A company or a legal entity formed by a natural person or an individual. The minimum capital requirement depends on business activity.
Business set-up in adafz
For residents or expats, the Abu Dhabi free trade zone offers a quick and easy
process to launch a business. Depending on the type of activity and the license that’s
necessary for that activity, the processing and approval time for your company setup
will range from two to three weeks. The steps are as follows:
1. Initial Approval
To get the initial approval, the following documents are required:
2. Registration
Register your company with the free zone authorities following the first approval.
This comprises:
Payment of an AED 5,000 or AED 7,500 registration cost in addition to an AED
15,000 to AED 50,000 licensing charge, depending on whether a manufacturing,
trade, or service license is needed.
3. Licensing and Visa Process
The final step is to acquire a license and start the visa process.
