What it is
One emirate, several specialist hubs
Abu Dhabi free zones cover sustainability and tech (Masdar City), media and gaming (twofour54), airport logistics (ADAFZ), and large scale industry and warehousing (KEZAD and related zones). Each offers tax efficient, 100 percent foreign owned structures with tailored facilities and regulation.
HOW IT WORKS
The path to the right Abu Dhabi license
Scoping and alignment
We compare Masdar City, twofour54, ADAFZ, KEZAD and other Abu Dhabi free zones, then register your company in the zone that fits your sector, budget, and visas.
License and structure
We confirm legal form, shareholding, and license type, then prepare applications and resolutions for the chosen authority.
Facilities and issuance
We secure an office, flexi desk, studio, or warehouse in the selected zone and obtain your trade license and establishment documents.
Go live
You receive a bank ready pack and support with visas so you can begin operations in Abu Dhabi with clarity on next steps.
DOCUmentation
What we need to start the process
Shareholder and manager IDs
Passport copies and UAE entry or visa pages for all owners and signatories.
Contact and address
Residential address and contact details for each shareholder and director.
Corporate shareholders
Legalized company documents, a simple structure chart, and a board resolution approving the Abu Dhabi setup.
Business profile
Summary of activities, key markets, and whether you are media, tech, logistics, or industrial focused.
Premises and visa needs
Desired workspace type, approximate size, and visa targets so we match the right zone and facility.
Authorization
Power of attorney or engagement letter so we can submit, track, and collect approvals across the authorities.
costs and timelines
Clear costs, precise timing
Authority fees
Registration, trade name, and license fees vary by free zone and license type; we present side by side costs in your proposal
VAT
Register when taxable supplies reach AED 375,000 in any 12 month period, or from AED 187,500 on a voluntary basis.
Premises
Flexi desks and offices in Masdar City and twofour54, airport linked space in ADAFZ, and larger industrial plots in KEZAD and similar zones.
Corporate tax
Abu Dhabi free zones can access the UAE qualifying free zone regime; non qualifying income is taxed at 0 percent up to AED 375,000 of taxable profit and 9 percent above that.
Professional services
Advisory, zone comparison, drafting, attestations, and a bank ready file on a fixed transparent fee.
compliance
Stay compliant, protect your free zone status
UBO, ESR, AML, and KYC
We help you maintain UBO data, Economic Substance filings, and AML and KYC policies that work across banks and authorities.
Governance pack
License, incorporation documents, resolutions, and specimen signatures aligned to Abu Dhabi bank requirements.
Relationship support
We coordinate meetings, respond to follow ups, and help adjust bank files when you expand or add activities.
Renewals and record keeping
We plan license, lease, and visa renewals and align bookkeeping so audits or bank reviews are straightforward.
UBO, ESR, AML, and KYC
We help you maintain UBO data, Economic Substance filings, and AML and KYC policies that work across banks and authorities.
Governance pack
License, incorporation documents, resolutions, and specimen signatures aligned to Abu Dhabi bank requirements.
Relationship support
We coordinate meetings, respond to follow ups, and help adjust bank files when you expand or add activities.
Renewals and record keeping
We plan license, lease, and visa renewals and align bookkeeping so audits or bank reviews are straightforward.
WHY TAKWEEN
Faster approvals for tech-focused companies
We map your activities, headcount, and space needs, then shortlist the Abu Dhabi free zones that fit.
Clear activity story
We present your business model in a way that matches the chosen zone, for example media in twofour54 or clean tech in Masdar City.
Source of funds clarity
Shareholder background, capital origin, and key contracts summarised in a concise file that banks recognise.
Governance pack
License, incorporation documents, resolutions, and specimen signatures aligned to Abu Dhabi bank requirements.
Relationship support
We coordinate meetings, respond to follow ups, and help adjust bank files when you expand or add activities.
24/7 Support
One point of contact with HFZ, banks, and immigration, keeping your project moving without paperwork bottlenecks.
FAQs
Straight answers to common questions.
Start your business today
Ready to start your UAE business journey?
Book a short call. We will compare the zones, confirm your fit, and send a clear plan with structure, costs, and timing.