Industrial & Logistics Zone

Business Setup in KIZAD

The Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KIZAD) is a premier industrial and logistics hub integrated with Khalifa Port, purpose-built for manufacturing, heavy industry, and large-scale operations.

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

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Strategic Infrastructure

KIZAD offers sea-to-industry integration, allowing efficient movement of materials between Khalifa Port and your factory floor.

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About KIZAD

KIZAD is the industrial heart of the Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD), serving as a base for operators in metals, petrochemicals, polymers, food, and building materials. It supports businesses with both free zone and domestic licensing options, alongside extensive land and worker accommodation.

Why Choose KIZAD

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Port-integrated industry — direct connectivity to Khalifa Port for exports and raw materials.
100% foreign ownership — full ownership permitted in the free zone.
Vast industrial land — large plots available for heavy industry and long-term leases.
Worker accommodation — on-zone and nearby housing for large workforces.
Tax efficiency — 0% corporate tax on qualifying income for Qualifying Free Zone Persons.

Licenses & Key Sectors

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Core activities focus on industrial infrastructure:

Industrial License — manufacturing and heavy industry.

Logistics License — warehousing and distribution.

Key Sectors — Metals, polymers, food, and building materials.

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Facility & Visa Flexibility

KIZAD scales with your operation, providing infrastructure for significant workforces.

Structures FZE, FZCO, and Branch company types.

Facilities Land plots, warehouses, and port-linked units.

Visas Investor, employment, and labour visas available.

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Setup Stages

Consultation: Activity and structure planning.
Name/Facility: Approval and land selection.
Documentation: Submission to authority.
Issuance: Licenses, visas, and banking.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ideal for manufacturing, heavy industry, and large-scale logistics that benefit from direct integration with Khalifa Port.

Licensing typically takes 5 to 10 business days, with visas and ID processing adding 2 to 3 weeks.