The Abu Dhabi Airport Free Zone (ADAFZ) is situated just beside the Abu Dhabi International Airport. Beyond its prime location, ADAFZ boasts a unique blend of features and advantages that cater to a diverse range of industries, from logistics and aviation to manufacturing and technology. Whether you’re an established company looking for expansion or a budding entrepreneur with ambitious dreams, ADAFZ offers the perfect ecosystem to nurture your vision and unlock new heights of success.
Unique Features of ADAFZ
- Situated at the heart of the Middle East and North Africa, ADAFZ grants immediate access to a market of over 2 billion consumers with growing spending power.
- Integrated with Abu Dhabi Cargo Village and dedicated cargo terminals, ADAFZ simplifies import/export processes and expedites delivery times.
- ADAFZ offers a thriving community with residential options, schools, healthcare facilities, and recreational amenities, ensuring a high quality of life for employees and families.
- ADAFZ offers a thriving community with residential options, schools, healthcare facilities, and recreational amenities, ensuring a high quality of life for employees and families.
Types of licenses available in ADAFZ
- E-commerce License
- Services License
- Professional License
- General Trading License
- Retail License
- Industrial License
Benefits of setting up a business in ADAFZ
- 0% corporate tax on Qualifying Income
- 100% foreign ownership
- No currency restrictions
- Strategic location
- World-class infrastructure and facilities
- 100% Repatriation of capital and profits
- Dual License without local sponsor
- Access to facilities of Cargo Village and Cargo Terminal
- Strategic location close to Abu Dhabi International Airport
- Independent regulations
FAQs
The process of setting up a company in ADAFZ mainly includes:
- Obtain initial approval from the authority
- Obtain commercial registration (CR)
- Obtain additional licenses (if applicable)
- Open a corporate bank account
The documents required to set up a company in ADAFZ include:
For setting up a branch:
- Completed application
- Business plan
- Valid trade license
- Certificate of incorporation
- Notarised and attested board resolution
- Memorandum of Association (MoA)
- Articles of Association (AoA) of the corporate shareholder
- Memorandum of Association (MoA)
- Copies of the passport, photo, and emirates ID of the general manager (if the general manager is a UAE resident)
- 2 years audited financial report
For setting up an individual LLC:
- Completed application
- Business plan
- Copies of the passport, photo, and emirates ID of the shareholder and director (if the shareholder and director are UAE residents)
- Copies of the passport, photo, and emirates ID of the general manager (if the general manager is a UAE resident)
- CV of the shareholder
ADAFZ permits the incorporation of following legal entities:
- Free Zone Limited Liability Company FZ-LLC (Corporate)
- Free Zone Limited Liability Company FZ-LLC (Natural)
- Branch of a Local or Foreign company
The costs of setting up a company in ADAFZ will vary depending on the type of license you require and the complexity of your business operations. Contact Gatestone Group for more information via [email protected] or call +971 4 450 1023
No, you do not need a local partner to set up a company in ADAFZ. Foreign investors are allowed to own 100% of their businesses in the free zone. For seamless company formation and expert guidance in ADAFZ, reach out to Gatestone Group today via [email protected] or call +971 4 450 1023.
The process of setting up a company in ADAFZ can take an average of 3-4 weeks. Empower your business success in ADAFZ with Gatestone Group’s expertise and unwavering support via [email protected] or call +971 4 450 1023.
The share capital for setting up an LLC company in ADAFZ ranges from AED 25,000 to AED 150,000. Contact Gatestone Group for more information via [email protected] or call +971 4 450 1023.