Mainland Sector

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.

Why Choose KIZAD

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.

Legal Structures and Ownership

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

Free Zone Establishment (FZE)

Free Zone Company (FZCO)

Branch Company

Licenses & Key Sectors

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.

Strategic Partners

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.

KIZAD 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 within the free zone.

KIZAD issues an Industrial License for manufacturing and heavy industry activities, and a Logistics License for warehousing and distribution operations. Core activities are concentrated in metals, petrochemicals, polymers, food production and building materials, reflecting KIZAD's role as Abu Dhabi's industrial hub.

Yes. Full foreign ownership is permitted for companies incorporated in the KIZAD free zone, 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.

Yes. KIZAD provides on-zone and nearby housing options suited to large industrial workforces, alongside extensive land plots for heavy industry. This makes it practical for manufacturing and logistics operations that need to house significant numbers of staff close to their facility.

Yes. KIZAD is directly connected to Khalifa Port, giving industrial and logistics operators efficient access for exporting finished goods and importing raw materials. This port integration is one of the zone's main advantages for heavy industry and large-scale manufacturing.

Yes. KIZAD supports both free zone and domestic mainland licensing options, giving operators flexibility to choose the structure that best suits whether they need to trade within the UAE market or focus on international operations from the zone.

Formation begins with activity and structure planning, followed by approval and land selection for your facility. Documents are then submitted to the authority, after which your license, visas and banking introduction are processed to complete the setup.

A Qualifying Free Zone Person in KIZAD 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 KIZAD

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