Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KIZAD) is a free zone established in Abu Dhabi ports to attract logistics, trade companies and manufacturing to operate in the industrial zone.
Khalifa Port Free Trade Zone (Khalifa Port FTZ) possesses an extensive portfolio of investment sectors including automotive, port logistics, aluminium, food processing, pharmaceuticals, polymer converting, engineered metals, packaging and various other industries that are dependent on Khalifa Port.
Advantages of setting up a Free Zone at Khalifa Port FTZ:
- 100% Foreign ownership, no local sponsorship required
- No capital gain tax and personal income tax
- Complete repatriation of profits and capital
- Easy and quick start-up and licencing process
- No Import / Export duties
- No corporate tax
- No restriction on currencies
- Uncomplicated recruitment and liberal labour laws
- Cost of operations is low
Type of Company License
Perform light manufacturing activities as specified in the license
- General Trading License or Trading License
Perform trading activities as stated in the License including import, export, storage and warehousing, consolidation, distribution and so on.
Perform service activities as indicated in the license. All types of services are allowed unless those restricted by the local authorities.
Legal type of Company
- Limited Liability Company (LLC)
A Limited Liability Company is established as a separate legal entity, with shareholders as individuals and Corporates. The minimum capital requirement for LLC incorporation is AED 150,000, depending on the business activity.
Types of LLC ownerships:
- Individual
- Corporate Entity
- Individual and Corporate Entity
Branch of a UAE or foreign company is not a legal entity separate from its parent. It manages the operations inherent in the business of the parent. There is no share capital requirement for a branch company.
Types of Branch company licenses:
- Branch of a UAE company
- Branch of a Foreign company
How can we help in starting a business in KIZAD?
GCC advises clients on market entry into the UAE and which Free Zone is best suited to their individual business needs. We assess our clients’ needs and provide bespoke solutions tailored to their industry sector. We offer cost-effective solutions that allow our clients to advance as their business grows organically.
We can advise on which Free Zone best suits your business plan at every stage of initial business development, market evaluation, company formation with upscaling mechanisms as required therein.
How can we help in starting a business in KIZAD?
GCC advises clients on market entry into the UAE and which Free Zone is best suited to their individual business needs. We assess our clients’ needs and provide bespoke solutions tailored to their industry sector. We offer cost-effective solutions that allow our clients to advance as their business grows organically.
We can advise on which Free Zone best suits your business plan at every stage of initial business development, market evaluation, company formation with upscaling mechanisms as required therein.
