Free ZoneEmirate of Abu Dhabi• 2 Verified Packages

Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi

The Middle East's largest integrated commercial, industrial, and logistics ecosystem, integrated directly with Khalifa Port and heavy rail freight.

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1. EmirateAbu Dhabi
2. JurisdictionFree Zone
3. Authority CodeKEZAD
4. Designated Zones8 Official Parks
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Recommended Starting Packages in KEZAD

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Industrial2 Visa Included

KEZAD Light Industrial & Assembly (2 Visas)

Engineered for light assembly, automotive parts, electrical panels, and specialized maintenance.

Workspace:Pre-Built Light Factory Unit
Max Activities:Up to 8 Activities
True 1st-Year TCO:AED 49,400
Ready-to-occupy light manufacturing workshops with high electrical load
Direct multi-modal connectivity to Khalifa Deepwater Port
2 Visas with ADDED and AD Ports clearance
Published TariffAED 16,800
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Industrial5 Visas Included

KEZAD Heavy Industrial Plant (5 Visas)

Tailored for heavy metal smelting, chemical polymers, automotive manufacturing, and large-scale industrial exports.

Workspace:Industrial Land / Factory Plot
Max Activities:Up to 15 Activities
Guaranteed Renewal:AED 68,000
The Middle East's largest integrated commercial, industrial & logistics ecosystem
Direct pipeline infrastructure for raw gas, power (up to 20+ MVA), and heavy rail
Duty-free import of heavy capital equipment and primary metals
5 Residence visas with on-site worker housing integration
Published TariffAED 22,000
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All Verified Packages from Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (2 Offers)

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IndustrialCHEAPEST / BEST VALUE

KEZAD Light Industrial & Assembly (2 Visas)

Engineered for light assembly, automotive parts, electrical panels, and specialized maintenance.

Visas:2 Visas
Workspace:Pre-Built Light Factory Unit
True 1st Year TCO:AED 49,400
Official TariffAED 16,800
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IndustrialFLAGSHIP INDUSTRIAL

KEZAD Heavy Industrial Plant (5 Visas)

Tailored for heavy metal smelting, chemical polymers, automotive manufacturing, and large-scale industrial exports.

Visas:5 Visas
Workspace:Industrial Land / Factory Plot
True 1st Year TCO:AED 90,200
Official TariffAED 22,000
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Statutory Scope • License Classifications

License Types Offered by KEZAD

100% Direct Registry Issuance
KEZAD • Industrial2 Active Packages

Industrial License

Mandatory for manufacturing, assembly, chemical compounding, packaging, and industrial processing with dedicated warehouse/factory zoning.

Foreign Ownership:100% Foreign Equity
Factory Premise:Mandatory Physical Lease
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KEZAD • Logistics0 Active Packages

Logistics License

Official statutory license category authorized under KEZAD commercial regulations.

Foreign Ownership:100% Foreign Equity
Factory Premise:Flexi-Desk Allowed
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KEZAD • Commercial0 Active Packages

Commercial License

Permits wholesale, retail trade, import, export, and distribution of physical goods across international and regional corridors.

Foreign Ownership:100% Foreign Equity
Factory Premise:Flexi-Desk Allowed
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KEZAD • General Trading0 Active Packages

General Trading License

Comprehensive umbrella license permitting the import, export, and distribution of multiple unrelated commodity groups under a single charter.

Foreign Ownership:100% Foreign Equity
Factory Premise:Flexi-Desk Allowed
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Official Tariff & Operational Framework

Base Trade License Tariff

AED 22,000

Standard direct issuance cost excluding mandatory workspace and establishment card.

Per-Visa Allocation Fee

AED 4,200

Includes entry permit, medical fitness examination, and Emirates ID stamping.

Issuance Turnaround

10 Days

Statutory processing timeline via federal portal integration.

Foreign Equity Rights

100% Foreign Equity

Corporate Tax Classification

0% Qualifying Corporate Tax on qualifying manufacturing and export output

Local Market Access

Etihad Rail freight connectivity and GCC customs union access

Layer 4 • Physical Infrastructure

Physical Zones & Business Parks in KEZAD

Warehousing • Power • Land Plots
Heavy IndustrialPort: Khalifa Port

KEZAD Area A (Industrial)

Anchor of Abu Dhabi Industrial Strategy featuring direct pipeline connectivity to Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) and Khalifa Port container terminal.

Power Capacity: Industrial mega-power grid directly linked to Taweelah power stations
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Heavy IndustrialPort: Musaffah Port & Channel

Musaffah Heavy Industrial Basin

Abu Dhabi's historic heavy engineering and marine fabrication hub, positioned along the Musaffah Sea Channel for offshore oil & gas fabrication.

Power Capacity: High industrial electrical load via ADDC substations
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High-Intent Activity Setup in KEZAD

Directly access pre-calculated Year-1 TCO models, workspace fees, and statutory NOC prerequisites for specific business lines:

IndustrialSpecialty Chemical & Polymer Manufacturing
IndustrialMetal Fabrication & Precision Machining
CommercialE-Commerce & Digital Marketplace Portal
CommercialGeneral Trading (Multi-Commodity Import & Export)
Innovation / TechArtificial Intelligence & Algorithmic Trading Systems
CommercialCold Chain Logistics & Frozen Food Storage
IndustrialSolar Energy Equipment & Photovoltaic Assembly
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