Abu Dhabi Business Centre was incorporated in March 2006 with an aim to persuade major improvement in the Emirates Aviation sector. Sky City, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Airports Company is responsible for developing Abu Dhabi Airport Free Zone (ADAFZ), which is a comprehensive business park in the vicinity of Abu Dhabi International Airport. It offers regular free zone benefits, like, world-class infrastructural facilities, tax exemptions, and 100% foreign company ownership, etc. to investors belonging to Aviation, Airport services, Aerospace, Logistics, Cargo and Freight sectors, apart from the infrastructural benefits like warehousing and logistic units, land plots, and commercial offices for business setup.

Types of Legal Entities in ADAFZ

A business in Abu Dhabi Airport Free Zone can be registered as one of the following entities:

Free Zone Limited Liability Company (FZ-LLC) – Corporate

Free Zone Limited Liability Company (FZ LLC) – Natural

Branch of a local or foreign company

Business Activities in ADAFZ

The main purpose of company formation in Abu Dhabi free zone is to make it a unique destination for international and local organizations. Investors can conduct business in the following sectors in ADAFZ:

Aviation

IT & Telecommunication

Pharmaceuticals

Trading

Consultancy Management

Light Industries

Marketing and Event Management

Aerospace

Airport Services

Defence

Cargo

Logistics

Freight

Benefits of Setting Up a Business in ADAFZ

100% tax and income exemption

100% foreign ownership

No customs duty

Close proximity to the airport for import and export

100% repatriation of capital and profits