Khalifa Industrial Zone Free Zone

The Khalifa Industrial Zone or also called as KIZAD is a visionary project by the Abu Dhabi government to revolutionize the Industrial sector of the emirate. KIZAD project was revealed in November 2010 by Abu Dhabi Ports and officially began its operations in September 2012. On a greenfield site in Taweelah, Abu Dhabi, the government set up this multi-billion dollar industrial park with an aim to achieve economic diversification by 2030. This industrial park has 2 vital elements which attract foreign investors: one is its geographical location and the other its low operating cost.

KIZAD free zone in Abu Dhabi occupies a 417 square-kilometer area strategically located halfway between Abu Dhabi and Dubai. KIZAD is divided into 2 areas, Area A and Area B. While area A is focused on businessmen operating in the industrial sector, Area B is taken by commerce-based companies. KIZAD gives freedom for both free zone based companies as well as non-free zone-based companies. While the non-free zone-based companies come under the Abu Dhabi Companies Act, the free zone companies are registered under the Abu Dhabi Free Zone Authority’s regulations.


Abu Dhabi Free Zones

Advantages of Setting Up a Business in KIZAD

Like all other free zones, KIZAD also has its benefits of business setup:

  • Speedy procedures of document screening and provision of license and certificates

  • Zero personal and corporate tax

  • 100% repatriation of business profits and capital

  • Achievement of sustainable development along with supporting community needs and preservations of local values

  • Provision of 100% foreign ownership

  • Efficiency in business operations

  • A strategic location advantage

  • Low cost of utilities and leases

  • Complete exemption from customs duty on goods and services

  • Pre-built office and warehouse facility

  • Industrial synergy

  • Hassle-free banking facility

  • Great transport connectivity by air, sea, and land

  • Availability of business parks


    • Types of Licenses for Businesses in KIZAD Free Zone

    KIZAD free zone gives opportunities to all types of business forms by providing them different types of business licenses like:

    Industrial License

    The most common form of business license in KIZAD is the industrial license, which many companies avail. For the purpose of importing raw materials, machinery, assembling, packaging purposes and exporting the finished and packed goods to other countries.

    Trading License/General Trading License

    Companies that are involved in trading goods, importing and exporting opt for a trading license in KIZAD. A general trading license allows a company to trade in several goods and products. A general trading license allows a company to have 17 product categories under 3 different product groups.

    Service License

    Activities like marketing services, restaurant services, management consultancy, cargo/logistics services, warehousing services, travel, and tourism services fall under the category of a service license.