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Masdar Free Zone, located in Abu Dhabi's sustainable Masdar City — just 5 minutes from Zayed International Airport — is home to 1,000+ businesses including Siemens Energy, IRENA, and G42 Healthcare. Enjoy 100% foreign ownership, 0% import tariffs, full personal tax exemption, and corporate tax relief on qualifying income. Licenses are issued in as little as 5 days, with packages starting from AED 7,000.

Legarithm will guide you through every step — from choosing the right license and activity to company formation and visa processing.

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Why Masdar City Free Zone is more than a mailing address

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    A strategic launchpad in Abu Dhabi

    Location is leverage. Setting up in this zone puts you in the capital’s decision-making orbit—close to ministries, sovereign capital, and industry leaders like Siemens Energy, IRENA, MBZUAI, and G42 Healthcare. For cross-border operators, you get runway-to-boardroom efficiency and a credible address for regional HQ status.

     

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    A greener work environment that actually lowers costs

    Sustainability here is not a marketing slide; it’s embedded in your tenancy. Energy-efficient buildings and shared infrastructure mean lower operating expenses over time, not just lower emissions. For teams, the daily experience matters: daylight, pedestrian-friendly blocks, and short hops via electric shuttles keep productivity high and stress low.

     

Legal forms and licensing at a glance

You have three main routes: a Free Zone Establishment (FZE) with a single shareholder, a Free Zone LLC (FZ-LLC) with multiple shareholders, or a branch of a local or foreign parent. The choice affects governance, shareholder flexibility, and sometimes capital planning. Many founders start with an FZ-LLC for flexibility, then add a branch if they need contractual continuity with a parent company.

FZE

If you have a single shareholder and want to simplify the decision-making process, this is an optimal and targeted strategy.

FZ-LLC

The most effective option is to engage co-founders, investors, or shareholders of the company.

Branch

Ideal if the parent company requires full continuity (single legal entity) or if your industry requires it for contractual reasons or to protect intellectual property.

The step-by-step business setup playbook

The Masdar City e-services portal keeps this streamlined. In many cases, you can move from application to license in about five working days.

  • Step 01

    Company name

    Reserve your company name in the portal, aligned with UAE naming rules.

  • Step 02

    License and activities

    Choose your license and activities, submit your application, and upload core documents (IDs, constitutional docs, brief business plan if requested).

  • Step 03

    Pick your workspace

    Shared facilities, serviced offices, labs, retail units, or build-to-suit. Your lease selection runs in parallel with licensing.

  • Step 04

    Pre-approvals

    Receive pre-approvals, sign your incorporation documents (AoA/MoA or equivalent), execute the lease, and settle fees.

  • Step 05

    Digital documents

    Get your license and incorporation documents digitally. Then apply for your establishment card and immigration setup for visas.

  • Step 06

    Bank account

    Open your bank account with your license, lease, and corporate docs. Expect detailed KYC; your preparation here determines speed.

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