Masdar City Free Zone

Masdar City is a Free Zone located near Abu Dhabi International Airport and is considered one of the world’s most exciting eco-development establishments, just 17km from downtown Abu Dhabi.

Established in 2006, Masdar is a commercially driven enterprise that operates to reach the broad boundaries of the renewable energy and sustainable technologies’ industry.

Corporate Features

Company Formation Type

A Free Zone Limited Liability Company with corporate and/or individual shareholders. Minimum of 1 shareholder
A Branch of a Foreign / Offshore Company
A Branch of a UAE-based Company (including companies incorporated in other UAE Free Zones)

Types of Licenses

Trade License
Service License
Light Industries

Licensing Authority

Masdar City Companies Registration Regulations

Legislation

Masdar City Free Trade Zone Authority

Confidentiality

Complete Confidentiality

Accounts and Audits

Audited Accounts are required

Minimum Share Capital

Branch of Foreign Company – No Minimum Share Capital required
Limited Liability Company – 50,000AED Minimum Share Capital

Taxation

No taxes

Currency

UAE Dirham

Time to Form

5 working days

Issuance of Visa

5 working days

Foreign Ownership

100%

Capital Repatriation

100%

Minimum Number of Directors

Minimum of Two Directors