Abu Dhabi · ranked #6 for your setup
Masdar
Part of Abu Dhabi’s eco-friendly city, focused on clean energy, technology and new ideas. Companies can also choose to follow international-style business law through ADGM.
- Issued in 5-7 business days
- 3 activities included
- Visa limit: 3-visa quota on Business One; allocation beyond 50 needs management approval
- Up to 99 shareholders
AED 42,075
AED 8,415 a year on average · AED 5,355 in year one, AED 9,180 in year two
You save AED 21,175 vs an agencyAED 700 below the zone’s own rate
Our fee is the price shown. Government charges for visas, medicals and Emirates ID are itemised on the written quote.
Step 1 · Choose a Package
Start by Choosing a Package.
Your prices update to match. Prices shown are for the first year, without visas. You can add visas and change the term above.
Entry-level license and lease package for early-stage companies
Below the zone’s own price
- Up to 2 business activities
- Up to 3 shareholders
Ready-to-go flexi desk license with a bundled residence visa
Below the zone’s own price
- Up to 3 business activities
- Up to 99
Step 2 · The Full Cost
What You’ll Pay Over Your Full Term.
See the cost for every year, including renewals, so there are no surprises later.
Click a term to price the page for it. Multi-year terms carry the zone’s own discount: 5% at two years, 10% at three, 15% at five.
The entry price is a promotion. Budget the standard renewal from year two, not the headline.
Step 3 · How It Works
How Your Setup Works, Step by Step.
See what’s included, what you’ll provide and how long each stage takes.
Local and International Operation
The company can operate and trade with clients in the UAE and abroad.
100% Foreign Ownership
Shareholders can own the whole company, with no local sponsor required.
Documents
Trade License from the Masdar City Free Zone authority.
Documents
Certificate of Incorporation and Memorandum of Association (MOA).
Documents
Lease agreement included.
Activities
Up to 2 business activities.
Shareholders
3 shareholders included.
Fast Registration
Setup completed remotely, with no shareholder or director presence required in the UAE.
Trade Name
3 name options in English and Arabic, in order of preference.
Activities
The exact products and services to appear on the license, chosen from the approved list.
Passport Copy
Valid for at least six months, for every shareholder.
Passport-size Photos
Digital, high resolution, white background.
Address
A utility bill or equivalent showing the residential address.
Contact Details
Email address and mobile number for each shareholder.
for existing UAE residents
Emirates ID
Front and back copies.
FOR EMPLOYEE VISA
Corporate Documents
Parent company documents where a corporate shareholder is involved.
Business License
7–10 working days, from inside or outside the UAE.
Pricing
VAT
Prices shown are our fee, inclusive of VAT.
Government Charges
Government charges are itemised on your written quote and paid to the authority.
Renewal
Government Charges
Renewals are charged at the government rate per year.
Zone rules
Zone Rules and Renewal.
How this free zone works and what you pay to renew from year two.
- Activities included
- 2 on Startup, 3 on Business One, 6 on Enterprise — AED 1,500 each beyond the package
- Mixing activity types
- Free of charge within the package allowance
- General trading
- Not the zone’s purpose — sustainability, tech and professional activities
- Visas without an office
- 3-visa quota on Business One; allocation beyond 50 needs management approval
- Longest term
- 3 years (establishment card issued for 1, 2 or 3 years)
- Office space
- Flexi desk lite, flexi desk plus, shared labs and custom leases
- Nationality
- Nationality check applies
- Must you be in the UAE?
- Not required
- External approvals
- Innovation-cluster activities are reviewed by the zone
- Banking
- Zone banking partners; ADGM common-law option available
- Shareholders
- Up to 99 on Business One
- Setup time
- 5–7 business days
The zone publishes package prices but no written renewal lock. Establishment card runs AED 850 for one year, 1,100 for two, 1,600 for three; e-channel renewal AED 1,600.
Activities
The Full Activity List.
See every business activity this free zone allows.
919activitiesMasdar activity registerMasdar City Free ZoneCodesDescriptionsApprovalsApproval timingOpen the Full ListAfter setup
After Setup: Renewing and Closing.
RENEWINGWhat happens each year after the first6 steps
Your license renews every year. Here’s how it works.
01
Get your renewal noticeThe free zone lets you know when your license is due for renewal. Check that your renewal quote is correct.
02
Review your detailsMake sure your company details are up to date. Any changes to activities, shareholders or structure should be made before your license expires.
03
Send your documentsProvide updated copies of shareholder passports, Emirates IDs if you have them, and anything else the free zone asks for.
04
Sign the renewal documentsSign the renewal documents and any shareholder resolutions online. Make sure every shareholder signs promptly to avoid delays.
05
Pay the renewal feePay the amount shown on your renewal quote. It’s always the free zone’s price or less.
06
Receive your renewed licenseOnce everything is complete, the free zone issues your renewed license, usually within a few working days.
CLOSINGHow to close your company, if you ever need to9 steps
If you simply stop renewing, your license doesn’t just disappear, and fines can build up. Closing it properly protects you. Or, if you’d rather, you can list your company for sale instead.
01
Agree to closeAll shareholders sign a resolution confirming the decision to close the company, on company letterhead and stamped.
02
Cancel all visasCancel every visa linked to the company, including investor, employee and family visas, and then the establishment card.
03
Clear what you owe the free zonePay any outstanding fees, rent or other charges to the free zone, and get a clearance certificate to confirm it.
04
Get other clearancesGet clearance letters from any other providers you’ve used, such as electricity, water, telecoms or customs.
05
Prepare a closing reportA UAE-registered auditor prepares a report on the company’s assets and liabilities. If the company never traded, the report should say so.
06
Close your tax registrationFile a final corporate tax return, pay anything due and deregister with the Federal Tax Authority within three months of closing. Do the same for VAT if you’re registered.
07
Close your bank accountMake sure all payments are settled and no cheques are pending, then close the account and get a closure letter.
08
Apply to closeSubmit your closing application and documents to the free zone, and pay the closing fee.
09
Receive your closing certificateThe free zone issues a certificate confirming your company is closed. Keep it safe for your records.
Questions People Ask About Masdar
What does Masdar cost over five years?
AED 42,075 through us, for the Start-up Package with no visas. Going direct to Masdar costs AED 55,000.
Why is your price lower than Masdar’s own?
As an authorized partner, we’re compensated by the free zone, not by you. We pass part of that on, which is why your price is lower.
Can a foreigner own 100% of the company?
Yes. You can own the whole company, with no local partner needed. Some nationalities may need extra approval.
Do I have to be in the UAE to set it up?
No. Your license and establishment card can be issued while you’re abroad. You only need to come to the UAE for your residence visa, to complete a medical test and register for your Emirates ID.
How many visas can I have?
It depends on your workspace. A flexi-desk supports a few visas, and you can add more with office space. Visa fees are government charges, passed on at cost.
Does the price go up at renewal?
It can: the first year is an entry price, and the renewal from year two is quoted at the zone’s standard rate. You see it in writing before you sign. Visas renew separately, usually every two years.
Masdar for 0 visas · 1 activity · 5 years: AED 42,075.
Written quote within the hour, itemised line by line. Nothing to pay until you approve it.