Mainland Sector

Business Setup In Abu Dhabi Airport Free Zone

The Abu Dhabi Airport Free Zone (ADAFZ) is purpose-built for aviation, aerospace, logistics, cargo, and trade businesses, combining direct airport connectivity with the advantages of a UAE capital-based free zone.

We manage your ADAFZ setup end to end company structure, license type, facility selection, registration, visas and corporate bank account introduction working directly with the free zone authority.

Why Choose ADAFZ

Airport-adjacent location
Direct access to Abu Dhabi International Airport.

100% foreign ownership
Full ownership with no local partner required.

Aviation focus
Ideal for airlines, MRO, and aviation services.

Logistics strength
Fast customs and freight handling.

Capital advantage
Proximity to government and major projects.

Tax efficiency
0% corporate tax on qualifying income for a Qualifying Free Zone Person.

Legal Structures and Ownership

ADAFZ offers flexible corporate structures and infrastructure for aviation and logistics.

Free Zone Establishment (FZE)

Free Zone Company (FZCO)

Branch Company

License Types under ADAFZ

Your business activity determines the specific license required:

Trading license For import, export, and distribution.

Logistics license For freight, cargo, and warehousing.

Service license For aviation, technical, and professional services.

Industrial license For light manufacturing and assembly.

E-commerce license For online retail and digital trading.

Strategic Partners

Why Choose Legacy Partners

Direct operational configurations aligned to your corporate rollout workflows.

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Direct free zone experience

we manage activity codes, approvals and notarisation daily.

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End-to-end service

Licensing, facility allocations, visas, and bank introductions under one roof.

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Transparent pricing

Clear, all-inclusive packages with no surprise invoices.

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Multilingual advisors

A dedicated advisor guiding you through your entire setup.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ideal for aviation, aerospace, MRO, cargo, logistics, and trading businesses benefiting from airport access.

Incorporation takes 5 to 7 business days; visa/Emirates ID processing takes an additional 2 to 3 weeks.

ADAFZ offers a Free Zone Establishment for a single shareholder, a Free Zone Company for two or more shareholders, and a Branch Company for an existing UAE or foreign entity. All structures carry 100% foreign ownership with no local partner required.

ADAFZ issues a Trading license for import, export and distribution, a Logistics license for freight, cargo and warehousing, a Service license for aviation, technical and professional services, an Industrial license for light manufacturing, and an E-commerce license for online retail and digital trading.

ADAFZ provides offices for administrative and commercial operations, warehouses and logistics units for freight and storage, and land plots for larger industrial or aviation-related developments, covering the full range of needs for an airport-adjacent business.

Yes. ADAFZ permits full foreign ownership with no local partner required. A company that qualifies as a Qualifying Free Zone Person can also benefit from 0% corporate tax on its qualifying income, alongside the zone's direct access to Abu Dhabi International Airport.

An ADAFZ company can sponsor an Investor or Partner visa for shareholders, Employment visas for staff linked to your facility and package, Family Sponsorship visas available after issuance, and Golden Visa access for qualifying investors seeking long-term residence.

Yes. ADAFZ is built for airlines, maintenance and overhaul operators and aviation services, alongside cargo and logistics businesses that depend on fast air connectivity and customs handling. Its direct access to Abu Dhabi International Airport is a core advantage for these sectors.

Formation starts with confirming your activities and reserving your name, followed by selecting your space or land and submitting your application. ADAFZ then issues your licensing certificate, after which visas and banking are finalised to complete the setup.

A Qualifying Free Zone Person in ADAFZ can apply 0% corporate tax to its qualifying income. Non-qualifying income is taxed at the standard 9% rate, so activities should be structured with your corporate tax position and substance requirements in mind.

Business Setup In Abu Dhabi Airport Free Zone

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