Free zone overview
Masdar City Free Zone is a GCC business setup option used by investors comparing location, licensing, visas, office substance, banking, and tax treatment. It is most relevant for clean tech, renewable energy, r&d, technology activities.
Official authority details
Location map
Nearby access: Abu Dhabi airports, ports, highways, and business districts depending on facility selection
Industries supported
- Clean tech
- Renewable energy
- R&D
- Technology
- Consulting
Business activities
- Import-export
- Consultancy
- Trading
- E-commerce
- Professional services
- Regional distribution
- Clean tech
- Renewable energy
- R&D
License types
- Commercial
- Service
- Industrial
- E-commerce
- Professional
Visa eligibility
Depends on package and office size
Office solutions
Flexi desks, serviced offices, and commercial spaces
Warehousing options
Limited industrial and lab-linked options
Company setup process
- Activity mapping and free zone confirmation
- Trade name and license application
- KYC and document submission
- Facility agreement
- License issuance
- Visa, tax, banking, and accounting activation
Required documents
- Passport copy
- Passport-size photo
- Proposed trade name
- Shareholder KYC
- Corporate documents for company shareholders
- Business plan for regulated or industrial activities
Setup timelines
1 to 3 weeks is an indicative planning range. Regulated or facility-heavy applications can take longer.
Approximate pricing
AED 15,000 to AED 50,000+. Confirm live authority fees before filing.
Advantages
- Foreign ownership options
- Sector-focused authority support
- Investor and employee visa routes
- Regional trade access
- Structured licensing process
Disadvantages
- Fees and approvals change regularly
- Banking requires strong KYC and business evidence
- Some activities require extra authority or regulator approval
Nearby airports and ports
Abu Dhabi airports, ports, highways, and business districts depending on facility selection
Contact information
Use the official authority link for direct authority information, or send a WhatsApp inquiry for advisory shortlisting.