Abu Dhabi Free Zone Company Formation
Financial, industrial and technology zones in the capital.
Abu Dhabi’s free zones are built around specific sectors: financial services, industry and logistics, technology and media. They offer full ownership together with proximity to the capital’s largest buyers and to the region’s biggest infrastructure programmes.
We match your activity to the right zone, prepare the application and shareholder documents, and manage immigration so your team can be sponsored without delays.
Why businesses choose it
- 100% foreign ownership with sector-focused regulation
- Strong fit for financial services, industry, logistics and technology
- Access to the capital’s government-linked customers
- Warehouse and industrial plots available in the industrial zones
- Long-term visa options for investors and specialists
Licence types
- Commercial / trading
- Professional and consultancy
- Industrial and logistics
- Financial services, in the financial zone
How long it takes
Around 5–10 working days, longer for regulated financial activities.
Costs depend on your activity, visas and office. Use the cost calculator for an itemised estimate.
What we handle for you
Activity selection and trade name, initial approvals, the memorandum and licence application, tenancy or desk paperwork, establishment card, visas and Emirates ID, and the documents your bank will ask for. You get one point of contact and a clear list of what is needed from you.
Questions we are asked
Which zone is right for a services company?
It depends on your clients. We shortlist two or three zones on cost and visa terms before you commit.
Are financial activities harder to licence?
Yes — they are regulated separately and need a longer application. We will tell you what that involves up front.
Ready to start, or still comparing?
Tell us what you plan to do and how many visas you need. We will send the exact cost and the document list the same working day.
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