KIZAD — Khalifa Free Zone Abu Dhabi Business Setup
- KIZAD Free Zone Company Setup from 9,450 AED
- Bank account Guaranteed
- Residence visas for 2 years
About KIZAD
Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi is called KIZAD, or KEZAD Khalifa Industrial. This cutting-edge free zone is situated next to Khalifa Port, one of the world’s most advanced ports and a significant hub for trade and logistics.
AD Ports (Abu Dhabi Ports Group), the primary developer and operator of ports and economic zones in Abu Dhabi involved in trade, industry, and logistics, first created KIZAD in 2012 to establish an industrial free zone that would be immediately connected to the newly developed Khalifa Port.
KEZAD Group (Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi Group) is an extensive conglomeration of 12 specialized economic zones with a total area of 550 thousand sq. km., including KEZAD Al Ma’mourah, KEZAD Khalifa Industrial, KEZAD Musaffah, KEZAD Al Ain, KEZAD Al Faya, and others.
In 2022, AD Ports Group decided to merge KIZAD with ZonesCorp, a free zone operator. Currently, more than 1,800 businesses from 17 different industrial and economic sectors are part of the KEZAD Group.
Now one of the most reasonably priced free zones in Abu Dhabi, Khalifa Industrial Zone was renamed KEZAD Khalifa Industrial following the merger and creation of KEZAD Group.
The variety of logistic choices is one of its main characteristics. Apart from being next to Khalifa Port, it is practically situated between the Emirates of Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
It is close to several airports, such as Abu Dhabi International Airport, Al Maktoum International Airport (also called Dubai World Central), and Al Ain International Airport. The E13 (Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road) and E11 (Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Road) highways also provide excellent road connectivity.
Additionally, by integrating the KEZAD Group, Khalifa Industrial gives the area access to additional ports, airports, and economic zones, which expands its business and logistical possibilities.
Along with IFZA, another well-known zone in Fujairah, it entered the market relatively recently compared to many other UAE-free zones. Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KIZAD) Business Setup does, however, provide greater physical infrastructure, particularly for production, distribution, and storage. The amount is anticipated to surpass 15% of Abu Dhabi’s non-oil GDP by 2030.
Is AMC suitable for your business?
— Yes If
- Since KIZAD is one of the most economical and cost-effective free zones in Abu Dhabi and the entire UAE, it is an excellent choice if you’re searching for a low-cost business setup solution.
- If your organization is involved in trade, industry, or logistics, KIZAD offers great logistical options and big storage facilities, including standard and flexible warehouses of the highest quality.
- If you intend to start a company that provides services like marketing, management, freight forwarding assistance, or travel.
- Business setup in KIZAD permits the opening of a second license on the mainland without a local sponsor, which is advantageous if your company needs a dual license with a mainland facility or retail space.
- If you’re an ADNOC contractor trying to find an affordable Abu Dhabi setup.
- A business setup at the Sharjah Airport International Free Zone is another option you might want to consider. This area has a lot to offer industrial enterprises as well.
— No If
- If you plan to start a company in Dubai.
- You might be eligible to start a business in Abu Dhabi but not be given a resident visa if your nationality is deemed high-risk.
- If the main focus of your company is non-industrial and you don’t need retail or storage space, we suggest the free zones of Dubai Media City or Fujairah Creative City for these kinds of business activities.
KIZAD company formation process
Companies in both free and non-free zones can be registered with the Khalifa Industrial Zone authorities. KIZAD offers packages that are both visa-eligible and zero-visa. The possibility of establishing a faraway business using online video verification is part of the KIZAD company formation process.
Step 1: Choose your business activities and license type
Choose the appropriate license type based on the business operations of your future enterprise. This is a crucial part of starting a business because selecting the incorrect license and activity might result in mistakes while registering the firm, which can make it difficult or impossible to obtain a bank account.
Remember that KIZAD allows up to five business operations under a single license; the business activity will be added to your company name, such as ABC Food & Beverages Trading LTD.
Step 2: Determine the legal entity of your business
Specify your company’s legal status in KIZAD. Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) and branches of already-existing companies established in other free zones or on the UAE mainland are among the company creation options offered by KIZAD.
Step 3: Prepare and file the required documentation
Get the required paperwork ready and submit it. KIZAD needs the following package of documents:
- FZ application & licensing registration form (should be typed)
- Business plan
- RIC form
- UBO form
- Passport copies, with visa (if applicable)
- NOC in Arabic from the sponsor on letterhead (if applicable)
- Jinsiya (family book for UAE nationals)
- Emirates ID copies (if applicable).
- 1 passport-sized personal photo (with white background)
- University educational certificates attested by the UAE embassy in a related country & translated to Arabic (for consultancy & investment service licenses only)
- Proof of residency: electricity bill/tenancy contracts
- Personal CV
It takes one to two weeks to complete the initial permission for company registration in KIZAD. The initial approval process costs 500 AED. Paying all registration and processing costs is another requirement for this phase.
Step 4: Collect the license and registration documents
Get the company’s license and registration documents, which include:
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Business License
- Memorandum and Articles of Association
- Investment Service Agreement
- Share certificate
- Lease agreement
Step 5: Secure your Establishment Card
Get the Establishment Card with the company details and visa quotations on it.
Step 6: Apply for an entry permit
Submit an application for a permit of entrance. If you are not in the UAE when the entry permit is being processed, you will have to return within 60 days of the document’s issue to finish the biometrics and medical examination required for your visa.
The status of your prior UAE tourist or resident visa will be changed to the new one if you are in the country when the entry permit is granted.
Step 7: Take a medical test and submit visa documents
Complete a medical examination and provide your biometrics and supporting documentation for the acceptance of your resident visa. The number of visas available for the company’s owners and employees may vary depending on the registration package.
Remember that, depending on the firm type and selected business activity, you may now receive initial clearance from the free zone authorities at KIZAD. Health insurance will also be required.
Step 8: Collect your Emirates ID
Get your Emirates ID card as soon as your visa is granted.
Step 9: Open a bank account
To open a corporate bank account, submit an application to a UAE bank. In order to register a bank account for the firm, at least one shareholder must obtain a UAE resident visa.
Furthermore, KIZAD does not need documentation proving that the share capital was deposited into the company’s bank account. However, depending on your chosen bank, you might be asked for it, so be careful to resolve this with them in advance.
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KIZAD Free Zone Business License Cost
Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi is one of the UAE’s most reasonably priced zones. The starting license price is AED 9,450, and this package qualifies for one resident visa.
Rent for a flexible desk is included in any regular package.
KIZAD cheapest 1-year license packages:
| TYPE OF LICENSE | COST, AED |
|---|---|
|
1-visa Trading/Services license |
9,450 AED |
|
2-visa Trading/Services license |
11,150 AED |
|
3-visa Trading/Services license |
12,850 AED |
|
4-visa Trading/Services license |
14,550 AED |
KIZAD licenses and business activities
A wide range of activities, primarily related to trade, industry, and logistics, are available in the Khalifa Industrial Zone. Up to five related activities are permitted under a single license. Additionally, KIZAD allows service projects linked to:
- Management
- Marketing
- Freight forwarding support
- Travel agencies
- And many more
Verification of an educational degree may be required for some activities.
It offers manufacturers who produce items in the free zone and reship them to other nations favorable tax circumstances. Raw material tax exemptions are also available, which benefits trading firms that engage in import and export operations to clients who are not final consumers.
KIZAD facilities
For your business setup, Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi provides a variety of lodging options. Among the UAE free zones, the free zone boasts one of the best warehouses. They can move in and begin working without having to make large financial commitments. In addition, the free zone provides offices and flex desks to suit companies engaged in any kind of company.
The master plan for KIZAD is made to accommodate all the requirements of trading, manufacturing, and storage businesses. Numerous specialized options are available, whether you’re searching for an office or a warehouse.
The annual cost of a warehouse starts at AED 350 per square meter. The free zone is connected to over 60 foreign locations via Khalifa Port. Another essential feature of KIZAD is that the trade license is provided free of charge if you are renting an executive office.
KIZAD residence visas
In any emirate, a medical examination and biometric submission are possible. Health insurance is required, and the most basic plan costs roughly AED 600.
Both employees and business owners can obtain visas for a period of two years.
| KIZAD FEE | MEDICAL CHECKUP | EMIRATES ID | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Owner |
3,072 AED |
690 AED |
370 AED |
|
Employe |
3,072 AED |
690 AED |
370 AED |
You must have a residential rental contract if you intend to sponsor dependents. Nevertheless, family sponsorship does not necessitate an Abu Dhabi apartment.
KIZAD company license renewal
The KIZAD business license renewal process is simple and quick, costing the same as the original license. There must be a financial audit. It is possible to renew without the business owner being physically present.
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
|
KIZAD Service/Trading/Industrial license renewal (after two years) |
9,450 AED |
|
KIZAD General Trading license renewal (after two years) |
15,000 AED |
Remember that there are no fees associated with making changes during the company renewal. You can renew your business license by submitting an application to the free zone authorities together with the necessary paperwork, paying the renewal fees, and then waiting for your license to be renewed. Depending on the license’s visa quota, the cost would change.
KIZAD company amendments and regulations
At Khalifa Industrial Zone, only the company’s shareholders or a business consultant acting on behalf of the company may propose changes to the company. The company’s shareholders must sign a board resolution detailing the share change.
| Service | Cost |
|---|---|
|
KIZAD share amendment |
3,000 AED |
The list of company amendments supported by KIZAD includes:
- Changing the company name
- Changing managers/shareholders
- Changing the company’s business activities
- Appointing or resigning positions
- Transferring company shares
- Changing visa packages
- And others
Initiate the amendment by contacting your business setup consultant or the KIZAD authorities, pay the amendment fee (if required), and wait for confirmation of the modification in order to make changes to your company.
KIZAD company liquidation
A business must choose auditors as liquidators at Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi, and they must certify that the business has no market liabilities. You will have to pay the liquidation charge after the auditor issues the liquidation report.
| Service | Cost |
|---|---|
|
KIZAD company liquidation |
2,500 AED |
The liquidation procedure will be the following:
1. The following documents must be provided:
- A board resolution outlining the reasons behind the company’s liquidation and signed by the shareholders
- deregistration documentation
- visa cancellation documentation
- copies of passports and visas for all visa holders
- audit report
2. Make additional payments and pay cancellation fees.
3. Following this, the shareholder visa cancellation procedure begins.
4. You will receive an email confirming the cancellation of your company along with the deregistration letter.
The KIZAD corporation liquidation process takes around a month to complete. Cancellation of all resident visas is required before the liquidation. Additionally, the corporate bank account must be closed.
Conclusion
Establishing a company in KIZAD through JSB Incorporation offers unparalleled advantages for entrepreneurs and businesses aiming to expand in the UAE and beyond. Get in touch with us today for KIZAD Free Zone Business Setup Services.
With KIZAD’s world-class infrastructure, strategic location, and investor-friendly policies, businesses gain access to global markets and enjoy the benefits of a tax-efficient, streamlined operational environment.
FAQs
Yes, KIZAD allows full foreign ownership of businesses.
KIZAD caters to logistics, manufacturing, trade, and industrial sectors.
Benefits include 100% foreign ownership, tax exemptions, and world-class infrastructure.
Yes, KIZAD is integrated with Khalifa Port for seamless global trade.
KIZAD offers trading, industrial, and service licenses.
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Office No 20, 4th Floor, Al Moosa Tower 2,
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