KIZAD (KEZAD) Setup, Abu Dhabi, UAE
KIZAD, now part of Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD), is built for industrial, trading, logistics and service businesses. Here's how it works.
Free, no-obligation consultation on activity, licence and cost.
KIZAD (Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi) is an Abu Dhabi free zone built for industrial, trading, logistics and service businesses, now operating under the wider Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD) umbrella. You can register as a Limited Liability Company (LLC), a branch of an existing company, or a free zone establishment, and lease serviced land, warehousing or light industrial units alongside a standard office licence. Companies get 100% foreign ownership, 0% personal income tax, and full repatriation of profits and capital.
Why It Matters
KIZAD, now officially part of Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD), is built for industrial, trading, logistics and service businesses that need serviced land, warehousing or port-linked infrastructure. It's a strong fit if your business needs physical industrial space in Abu Dhabi, but confirm your activity and facility needs against KEZAD's specific license categories before assuming it fits, since the zone is not built for purely digital or consulting-only businesses.
The Case For KIZAD (KEZAD)
Serviced land plots, pre-built warehouses, light industrial units and business district centres available for lease.
Integrated sea, air, road and rail transportation network connecting regional and international markets.
No local UAE sponsor or partner required for KEZAD companies.
Keep more of what your business earns, with no personal income tax in the UAE.
100% repatriation of capital and profits, with no currency restrictions.
Before You Apply
Confirm whether Industrial, Trading, Service or Logistics licensing fits your activity.
LLC, branch or free zone establishment, each carries different shareholder and liability implications.
Decide whether you need office space, warehousing or serviced land before applying.
Passport copies and a business plan are the core requirement for most structures.
Getting Started
Confirm your activity fits KEZAD's industrial, trading, service or logistics focus.
Decide between an LLC, a branch, or a free zone establishment.
Submit your preferred company name for KEZAD approval.
File your licence application along with passport copies and shareholder documents.
Choose an office, warehouse or serviced land plot based on your activity.
Settle registration, licensing and land/facility fees.
Collect your trade licence and open your corporate bank account.
Apply for investor and employee visas against your approved package.
Budgeting
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Establishment card | AED 1,000* |
| Activity approvals (from) | AED 450* |
| Typical licence package | AED 15,000-50,000* |
| Warehousing/land | Priced separately by facility type |
| Per-person visa cost | AED 3,000-5,500* |
| Nationality requirement | Open to any nationality |
*Indicative only, and the AED 15,000-50,000 package figure is a general estimate, not sheet-sourced. Confirm current KIZAD/KEZAD pricing directly before budgeting a total.
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