KEZAD company formation
Industrial Scale.
Connected to Khalifa Port.
Set Up With an Accredited Partner.
KEZAD (Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi) offers industrial and logistics zones linked to Khalifa Port, suiting manufacturers, distributors and heavy-industry operations.
Licence packages from AED 9,450
* Indicative starting price for a licence package. Visas, workspace, renewals and government fees vary, and we show government fees at cost. Your written recommendation gives an all-in figure.
Why KEZAD
Abu Dhabi's industrial zones
for manufacturing and logistics.
KEZAD (Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi) offers industrial and logistics zones linked to Khalifa Port, suiting manufacturers, distributors and heavy-industry operations. Packages range by activity, visas and workspace, and we match them to your plan.
Get Your Setup Plan →Make.
Store.
Ship.
Scale.
Who KEZAD suits
KEZAD is often the right fit for.
If KEZAD isn't the right fit, we'll say so and recommend another zone.
Manufacturers
Light and heavy industry
Distributors
Regional supply chains
Logistics Firms
Port-linked operations
Industrial Investors
Large-scale projects
Your KEZAD setup
From your KEZAD licence
to an operating company.
- 01
UAE Business Launch
For founders establishing a KEZAD company.
- Activity selection
- Name reservation
- KEZAD licence and incorporation
- Establishment card
- Investor visa
- Bank account preparation
- 02
UAE Business Plus
For owners who want ongoing support after establishment.
- Everything in Launch
- Family and employee visas
- Accounting and tax coordination
- Renewals and amendments
- Workspace upgrades
- 03
Logistics & Industrial
For companies with physical operations.
- Land or warehouse options
- Industrial licence review
- External approvals
- Labour and visa planning
- Banking coordination
Licence & structure
Which KEZAD licence?It depends on your activities.
KEZAD issues industrial, logistics and trading licences, and industrial projects usually need facility and approval planning. Visa allocation depends on your package and workspace. We confirm the right combination before you apply.
Check Your Activities →- Licence Type
- Approvals
- Shareholders
- Visa Allocation
- Workspace
- Renewal Cost
- Tax Position
- Banking Fit
How KEZAD compares
KEZAD alongside two alternatives.
| KEZAD (this zone) | JAFZA | RAKEZ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Abu Dhabi | Dubai | Ras Al Khaimah |
| Known for | Abu Dhabi industrial and logistics zones near Khalifa Port | Port-linked zone for large-scale trading, logistics and industry | Commercial and industrial zone with warehouses and land |
| Typical fit | Logistics & industrial, trading | Logistics & industrial, trading | Logistics & industrial, trading, consulting & services |
| Workspace options | Warehouse / industrial | Offices · Warehouse / industrial | Flexi-desk · Warehouse / industrial |
We're accredited across all UAE free zones, so the comparison is about fit, not commission.
One relationship
Your KEZAD licence
is the start of the journey.
Visas, banking, tax registration and renewals follow. CTG manages each step with one team.
The CTG approach
A structured path into KEZAD.
Step 1: Understand
Your activities, customers, visas and workspace needs.
Step 2: Advise
KEZAD confirmed as the right fit, or an alternative recommended.
Step 3: Establish
Name, activities, approvals and KEZAD licence.
Step 4: Activate
Establishment card, visas, bank file and tax registration.
Step 5: Support
Renewals, changes and compliance as you grow.
Common questions
KEZAD setup,
answered.
How much does a KEZAD company cost?
Licence packages start from AED 9,450. Your total depends on activity, visas, workspace and renewal rates, and government fees are charged at cost. Your written recommendation gives an all-in figure.
What is KEZAD?
KEZAD is Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi, a group of industrial and logistics zones linked to Khalifa Port.
Can I set up a KEZAD company from abroad?
Incorporation can often start remotely. You'll need to be in the UAE for visa medicals and biometrics, and banks may ask to meet you.
Do I need a physical office?
It depends on your activity and visa needs. We match the workspace to your plans.
How many visas can a KEZAD company get?
It depends on your package and workspace. Your written recommendation sets out the allocation.
Does a KEZAD company pay corporate tax?
It's within the UAE corporate tax system. Qualifying income can be taxed at 0% if the Qualifying Free Zone Person conditions are met, and other income at 9%.
KEZAD insights
Make informed decisions before you establish.
Begin your UAE strategy
Is KEZAD right for your business?
Answer six questions and we'll confirm whether KEZAD fits, or which zone does.
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