The Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KIZAD) is a major driver of innovation and economic expansion in the UAE. KIZAD, which is ideally situated in the center of Abu Dhabi, provides an unmatched environment for companies to succeed. KIZAD is a vibrant community created to support your manufacturing goals rather than merely an industrial zone. Regardless of your company’s size—a manufacturing startup or an international company, KIZAD offers the ideal environment for growth.
Unique Features of KIZAD
- Fast access to key markets through two major ports, five international airports, multi-lane highways and future rail, connecting KEZAD Group’s economic cities and free zones with the rest of the UAE and GCC.
- Presence of supporting entities such as raw material suppliers, packaging and specialised logistics services within the zone.
- Infrastructure to support a wide range of businesses, from start-ups to mega projects.
- Future-ready development with provisions for expansion and integration with new projects.
- Multiple residential, social areas, leisure facilities within 10 minutes’ drive.
- Multiple on-site staff accommodation facilities.
- Zoned approach with shared amenities for better planning and leaner development for clients.
- Dedicated zones for SMEs, logistics and business parks.
Types of licenses available in KIZAD
- Industrial License
- Trading License
- Service License
Benefits of setting up a business in KIZAD
- 100% foreign ownership
- 0% corporate tax on Qualifying Income
- Low-cost operations
- 100% repatriation of capital and profits
- Cost-effective commercial spaces
- Economical solutions to test the market
FAQs
The process of setting up a company in KIZAD mainly includes:
- Choose a license type and company structure
- Submit the required documents along with the trade license application and make all the necessary payments
- Collect your KIZAD free zone license upon approval
- Open corporate bank account
The documents required to set up a company in KIZAD include:
For setting up a branch:
- Registry identification form individual
- Registry identification form corporate
- Business plan
- Free zone registration and licensing form
- Copies of the passport, photo, and emirates ID of the manager (if the manager is a UAE resident)
- Resume and a copy of the passport of the appointed manager
- Notarised and attested Board Resolution
- Details of Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO)
- Details of Compliance Officer
*Specific requirements for foreign companies and UAE companies may vary.
For setting up corporate structures:
- Registry identification form individual
- Registry identification form corporate
- Business plan
- Free zone registration and licensing form
- Documents of Corporate Shareholder(s)
- Notarised and attested Board Resolution
- Details of Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO)
- Details of Compliance Officer
Specific requirements for foreign companies and UAE companies may vary.
Individual
- Registry identification form for individual
- Business Plan
- Free zone registration and licensing form
- Documents of Shareholder(s) / Director(s), Manager & Secretary:
- Valid Passport Copy
- Copies of Residency Visa / Visit Visa & Emirates ID (as applicable)
- NOC from current sponsor in Arabic (if applicable)
- Personal Profile (CV)
- Shareholder’s Resolution for Incorporation of a Limited Liability Company (Notarised and Attested, as applicable)
- Details of Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO)
- Details of Compliance Officer
KIZAD permits the incorporation of the following legal entities:
- Limited Liability Company (LLC)
- Branch company
The costs of setting up a company in KIZAD will vary depending on the type of license you require and the complexity of your business operations. Contact Gatestone Group for more information via info@gatestonegroup.com or call +971 4 451 1023.
No, you do not need a local partner to set up a company in KIZAD. Foreign investors are allowed to own 100% of their businesses in the free zone. For seamless company formation and expert guidance in KIZAD, reach out to Gatestone Group today via info@gatestonegroup.com or call +971 4 451 1023.
The process of setting up a company in KIZAD can take an average of 3-4 weeks. Empower your business success in KIZAD with Gatestone Group’s expertise and unwavering support via info@gatestonegroup.com or call +971 4 451 1023.
There is no minimum capital requirement if you are only setting up a branch of your company in KIZAD. However, for establishing an LLC in KIZAD, the minimum capital requirement is AED 150,000. Contact Gatestone Group for more information via info@gatestonegroup.com or call +971 4 451 1023.
