1. Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM)-ABU DHABI
Abu Dhabi Global Market is an award-winning international financial centre strategically located in the capital of the United Arab Emirates. Established by UAE Federal Decree, ADGM’s jurisdiction extends across the entire 114 hectares of Al Maryah Island. ADGM’s three independent authorities – the Registration Authority (RA), the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) and ADGM Courts – together ensure that its business-friendly environment operates in line with international best practices, recognized by major financial centres worldwide.
Types of licenses available in ADGM:
- Financial Business
- Non-Financial Business
- Retail
Some advantages of ADGM:
- Fully digital application process
- Support with visas and government services
- Modern infrastructure and global connectivity
- Legal certainty due to direct applicable of English common law
- An independent jurisdiction with its own civil and commercial laws
- Independent ADGM Courts
- 100% Ownership
- ADGM is a tax friendly environment, with 0% direct tax
- No restrictions on repatriations of profits
- Growing number of Double Tax Treaties
2. Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone (ADAFZ)-ABU DHABI
Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone is a wholly owned subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Airports. It operates Airports’ Free Zones, a Logistics Park, Business Parks, Business Centers and One Stop Shop Services. These underpin Abu Dhabi’s plans to establish itself as a dynamic business center in support of the Abu Dhabi 2030 Economic Vision.
Types of licenses available in Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone:
- Free Zone Limited Liability Company FZ-LLC (Corporate)
- Free Zone Limited Liability Company FZ-LLC (Natural)
- Branch of a local or foreign company
Some advantages of ADAFZ
- 100% corporate and income tax exemptions
- 100% foreign ownership
- 100% repatriation of capital and profits
- 0% import or re-export duties
- 24/7 security and access to facilities
- In-house IT and telecommunications services
- Independent regulations
- Easy access to regional markets
3. Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (Kizad)-Abu Dhabi
KIZAD is intrinsically linked to Khalifa Port; one of the world’s most advanced deep-sea ports and the region’s first semi-automated port. The integrated services of Khalifa Port and KIZAD offer long-term competitive commercial advantages including exceptional supply chain efficiencies. Having Khalifa Port at one’s doorstep, served by 20 major shipping lines connected to over 50 destination ports, enables the convenient domestic and international shipment of products and raw materials to and from Abu Dhabi to anywhere in the world. The ability to start operations without having to worry about building the infrastructure to support it gives you the opportunity to instantly get into business. KIZAD’s world-class infrastructure provides your business with the necessary internal transportation and utilities network and opportunities through its integrated clustering approach.
Types of licenses available in KIZAD:
- Industrial License
- Trading License OR General Trading License
- Service License
Some advantages of KIZAD:
- 100% Corporate and Income Tax Exemptions
- 100% Foreign Ownership
- World-Class Infrastructure
- Outstanding Access to Market
- Free Zone and Non- Free Zone Solutions
- Pre-Build Offices and Warehouses