UAE free zone

Masdar City company setup, license cost, visas, and benefits

Abu Dhabi innovation free zone for clean tech, sustainability, R&D, and services. 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.

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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

AuthorityMasdar City Free Zone
CountryUnited Arab Emirates
LocationAbu Dhabi
Official websitemasdarcityfreezone.com/

Location map

Masdar City GCC 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

  1. Activity mapping and free zone confirmation
  2. Trade name and license application
  3. KYC and document submission
  4. Facility agreement
  5. License issuance
  6. 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.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Masdar City setup typically takes 1 to 3 weeks, depending on documents, approvals, activity, and facility.

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