100% foreign ownership
Establish a Free Zone company without requiring a UAE national shareholder.
Fast-track your company setup in Abu Dhabi’s leading economic zone. From choosing the right license to processing your UAE visas, we simplify the entire journey.
Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD) is a major business and industrial hub positioned between Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Its Free Zone is suitable for startups, traders, logistics companies, service providers and industrial businesses that need flexible workspaces, warehousing or access to regional and international markets.
Choose the ownership, location and facilities that fit your operations.
Establish a Free Zone company without requiring a UAE national shareholder.
Access Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Khalifa Port, major highways, airports and regional transport networks.
Choose from shared workstations, offices, warehouses, light industrial units, serviced land and build-to-suit facilities.
A strong option for import/export, distribution, logistics, warehousing, manufacturing and service businesses.
Free Zone companies can repatriate capital and profits, subject to applicable UAE regulations.
Eligible companies can obtain an additional Abu Dhabi mainland licence to operate outside the Free Zone without a second office.
For import, export, distribution, stocking and warehousing of approved products.
For consultancy, management, marketing, logistics support and other approved services.
For manufacturing, processing, assembly, packaging and related industrial activities.
Popular activities supported in KEZAD include:
Certain activities may require additional approvals from the relevant UAE authorities.
Choose the suitable licence, business activities and facility option.
Select your company structure and proposed trade name.
Submit shareholder details and required documents.
Complete the application and make the required payments.
Receive the Free Zone business licence and company documents.
Proceed with visas, establishment card, banking and operational requirements where needed.
Prepare these essentials before your application. Requirements can vary by activity and structure.
Corporate shareholders or branch structures may require additional incorporation and board documents.
VAT included. Final cost depends on visa quota, licence type, facility, activities and additional services. Prices and government fees may change, so Nexo Services can provide an updated quotation based on your requirements.
Eligible KEZAD Free Zone companies can apply for an additional licence from the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, allowing them to carry out approved activities outside the Free Zone without leasing a separate mainland office. Eligibility and activity conditions apply.
Nexo Services assists with KEZAD company formation from initial decisions through practical next steps.
Answers to the questions businesses ask most often about KEZAD.
Yes. KEZAD Free Zone permits 100% foreign ownership.
KEZAD promotes fast company formation, with eligible startup applications potentially completed quickly once documents and approvals are in order.
Yes. KEZAD offers pre-built warehouses, light industrial units, offices, workstations and serviced land options.
Eligible companies may use the KEZAD Dual Licence route, subject to the relevant Department of Economic Development requirements.
Current KEZAD startup packages begin from approximately AED 9,450, with the final amount depending on the selected package and business requirements.
Get practical support for KEZAD licensing, visas, facilities, banking and ongoing business compliance.