Stretching around 80% of the whole country, Abu Dhabi is the proud capital of UAE. Aimed at businesses that wants to start with an easy set up in a favorable environment, Abu Dhabi’s free zones invite companies mainly in the heavy industries, media and logistics.
Abu Dhabi free zone gives shareholders and investors quite the incentives and great facilities to set up a business in the capital’s free zones. A growing economy, plenty of opportunities for networking and the chance to grow your business makes Abu Dhabi Free zones a choice for foreign investors.
Types of Business set up in Abu Dhabi Free Zone
- Free Zone Limited Liability Company
A legal entity with a mix of individual shareholders and corporate shareholders. Individual investors can also start an FZLLC - Branch of a Foreign Company
After issuing a license by the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, a foreign investor or owner can establish an office or branch in the free zone. - Branch of a UAE Company
Can establish a branch of a parent company in the UAE. - Freelance License
Freelancers can get a license to carry out jobs under their birth name and not a brand name.
Set Up a Business in Abu Dhabi Free Zone
Why you should set up a business in Abu Dhabi Free Zone
- Complete business ownership
- No corporate or income taxes
- No import export duties
- Friendly collaboration between similar companies
- All necessary permits and approvals can be taken from one place
Deciding the business activity
This is the first factor into setting up a business in Abu Dhabi Free Zone. Deciding what activity your business is going to perform will reflect in the type of license you will apply for and what legal entity will be suitable for the company.
Registering trade name
The name you register for the company will now be legal.
Obtaining necessary approvals
Company must now obtain the necessary paperwork and permits required to operate the business.
Issuing of license
Once all the permits are approved, company can now take a license to run the business.
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Abu Dhabi Free Zones
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