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Establish a Business in KEZAD

Starting from AED 9,450
  • 100% foreign ownership
  • Dual license
  • 0% personal income tax
  • 100% repatriation of capital and profits
  • Multiple leasing options
  • Visa eligibility

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Overview

Launched in 2022, Khalifa Industrial Zone (KEZAD) is part of the Economic Cities & Free Zones of AD Ports Group. KEZAD is the largest operator of fully integrated economic zones, business services, staff accommodation and industrial real estate solutions in the UAE. KEZAD offers a wide variety of leasing options such as serviced land plots, pre-built warehouses and offices and workstations. Companies operating in the metal, polymers, food processing, automotive and logistics industries can establish a presence in KEZAD.

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Benefits of Setting Up Your Business
in KEZAD Free Zone

  • 01
    100% foreign ownership

    Start your business with full foreign ownership without a need for a local shareholder.

  • 02
    Sales in local market

    Sell goods through distributors and/or local agents or by utilizing a dual license.

  • 03
    No custom duties

    Enjoy custom duty exemptions within the free zone.

  • 04
    No restrictions on profit repatriation

    100% repatriation of capital and profits.

  • 05
    Tax friendly environment

    enjoy 0% personal income tax.

  • 06
    Dual license

    Obtain an additional license from DED to carry out economic activities outside the freezone without a need for additional offices or business facilities.

  • 07
    Access to key markets

    Fast access to key markets through major ports, international airports and highways.

Types of Licenses in KEZAD

  • 01
    Trading license

    For businesses involved in the import, export, warehousing, storage, and distribution of products. A General Trading License is available for businesses dealing with more than 17 products or over 3 groups.

  • 02
    Service license

    Allows a wide range of service activities including but not limited to marketing, consulting, travel agencies, catering, restaurants, and management services.

  • 03
    Industrial license

    Allows import of raw material, manufacturing, processing, assembling, packaging, and export of intermediate and/or finished products.

Types of Companies in KEZAD

  • 01
    Limited liability company (LLC)

    A minimum paid-up capital of AED 150,000. Can be established by a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 50 shareholders.

  • 02
    Branch of a company

    Companies registered outside KEZAD can register a branch in KEZAD. Both UAE-based and foreign companies can establish branches.

Steps in Setting Up Your Business
in KEZAD Free Zone

  • 01
    Choose business activities

    Identify the ideal business activity for your company, selecting from trading, industrial, or service licenses.

  • 02
    Choose company structure

    Decide whether to establish an LLC or a Branch Company.

  • 03
    Register company name

    Select an appropriate company name adhering to specific guidelines.

  • 04
    Obtain license

    Receive the business license to start your business.

Required Documents

  • Individuals
    Business plan Passport copy of shareholder(s), director(s), manager and secretary Residency visa/visit visa & Emirates ID of shareholder(s), director(s), manager and secretary (if applicable) NOC from current sponsor of shareholder(s), director(s), manager and secretary in Arabic (if applicable) CV of shareholder(s), director(s), manager and secretary Shareholder’s resolution for incorporation of a limited liability company in ADFZ (notarized and attested as applicable) Details of UBO Passport copy, residency visa, Emirates ID and CV of compliance officer (applicable if proposed entity is subject to anti money laundering) Passport copy, residency visa, Emirates ID and copy of address proof of legal representative (if applicable)
  • Companies
    Business plan Passport copy of director(s), manager and secretary Residency visa/visit visa & Emirates ID of shareholder(s), director(s), manager and secretary (if applicable) NOC from current sponsor of director(s), manager and secretary in Arabic (if applicable) CV of director(s), manager and secretary Board/Shareholder’s resolution for incorporation of a limited liability company in ADFZ (notarized and attested as applicable) Details of UBO Passport copy, residency visa, Emirates ID and CV of compliance officer (applicable if proposed entity is subject to anti money laundering) Passport copy, residency visa, Emirates ID and copy of address proof of legal representative (if applicable) Certificate of registration/trade license Certificate of good standing (foreign company) MoA and AoA along with a list of the current directors Commercial registration issued by the DED (local company)
  • Branches
    Business plan Passport copy of manager Residency visa/visit visa & Emirates ID of manager (if applicable) NOC from current sponsor of manager in Arabic (if applicable) CV of manager Board/Shareholder’s resolution from parent company for registering a branch in ADFZ (notarized and attested as applicable) Details of UBO Passport copy, residency visa, Emirates ID and CV of compliance officer (applicable if proposed entity is subject to anti money laundering) Passport copy, residency visa, Emirates ID and copy of address proof of legal representative (if applicable) Certificate of registration/trade license of parent company Certificate of good standing of foreign parent company MoA and AoA along with a list of the current directors of parent company Commercial registration issued by the DED (local parent company)
Documents of a foreign company and branch documents require attestation by the UAE embassy of the home country.
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