Abu Dhabi · Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone (ADAFZ) · all zones

Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone

A free zone located at Abu Dhabi's airports, offering 100% foreign ownership, tax exemptions, and streamlined setup for aviation, logistics, trading, and service businesses.

visit needed official price list 0% tax possible as QFZP tier 2 LLC (Corporate)LLC (Natural)Branch

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Licence-only total

total not yet confirmed

the one total model is not live, so each proven price is shown on its own

One-visa total

total not yet confirmed

the one total model is not live, so each proven price is shown on its own

Minimum share capital

not yet confirmed

paid-up rule not stated

Typical days to licence

not yet confirmed

unproven or unpublished

Packages, as published

Official rows come from the authority's own list. A row marked agent comes from a reseller because the authority does not publish that package, and it can contain a margin.

Package	Licence	Visas	Workspace	Setup	Renewal	Kind	Source
StarterAgent-reported price; official price not found on adafz.ae	services	n/a	shared desk	not yet confirmed	not yet confirmed	agent	mirdxbpro.com
EntrepreneurOfficial price from adafz.ae	services	n/a	flexi desk	not yet confirmed	not yet confirmed	official	adafz.ae
Startup ProOfficial price from adafz.ae	services	n/a	shared desk	not yet confirmed	not yet confirmed	official	adafz.ae
EnterpriseAgent-reported price; official price not found on adafz.ae	trading and services	n/a	dedicated desk	not yet confirmed	not yet confirmed	agent	mirdxbpro.com

Fees, line by line

The figures our sum is built from. Only a proven fee is shown; the rest read not yet confirmed, and a reseller-only figure says so on its line.

Registrationnot yet confirmedadafz.ae

Licencenot yet confirmedadafz.ae

Establishment cardnot yet confirmedadafz.ae

Immigration cardnot yet confirmedadafz.ae

Residence visa, per personnot yet confirmedadafz.ae

Medical and Emirates ID, per personnot yet confirmedadafz.ae

Minimum share capitalnot yet confirmedadafz.ae

Employment visa deposit (refundable per visa)not yet confirmedadafz.ae

New company online system activation (one-time)not yet confirmedadafz.ae

Online system annual renewalnot yet confirmedadafz.ae

Reseller prices seen against the official line

Sijilnot quotedService License + Flexi Desk (0 Visa)source

What a missing number means

The line stays visible and reads not yet confirmed. A figure the research records but the verification pass has not proven is never shown, and never becomes a zero.

Company and licence types

Company types

Limited Liability Company (Corporate)
One or more corporate entities
Limited Liability Company (Natural)
One or more individuals
Branch of a Local, Free Zone or Foreign Company
Parent company (local, free zone, or foreign)

Licence types

Trading
Trading activities
General Trading
General trading activities
Services
Service activities
Light Industrial
Light manufacturing and assembly

How the authority processes it

Each step names who holds it. Days are the authority's published figure or a gap.

step 1 · days gap
Choose ActivityApplicant
step 2 · days gap
Add WorkspaceApplicant
step 3 · days gap
Submit DocumentsApplicant
step 4 · days gap
Receive LicenceAuthority

The authority's portal

NameOne-Stop-Shop Portalhttps://oss.adafz.ae/#!/

Who filespublic

Fully onlineYes

E-signaturenot stated

API or integrationnot stated

Partner programmenot stated

Selling to the UAE mainland

Not directly; requires a mainland licence or local distributor, but dual licence option available.

Corporate tax

0% corporate tax on qualifying income for entities operating solely within the free zone; taxable income below amount not yet confirmedk taxed at 0%; mainland-sourced income may be subject to corporate tax.

Documents the authority asks for

Individual shareholder

Application for Registration & License
Business Plan
Color passport copy
Visa copy (if applicable)
CV

Corporate shareholder

not researched

After the licence

Financial year, audit, corporate tax, VAT, UBO and renewal, as the authority states them.

Financial year

RuleFirst financial year starts on incorporation and lasts not exceeding 18 months; subsequent years are 12 months or another period as determined by the directors.source

First period, maximum monthsnot yet confirmedsource

Can choose the year endYessource

Audit and financial statements

Audited accounts requiredYessource

Who mustAll companies for license renewal (per JAXA) or those claiming QFZP status or with revenue exceeding amount not yet confirmed (per SGA World).source

Submission deadlineWithin 90 to 120 days after the financial year endWithin 90 to 120 days after the financial year endsource

Approved auditor listnot yet confirmedsource

Fee or penalty (AED)not yet confirmedsource

NotesDiscrepancy between sources: JAXA suggests all companies must submit audited accounts for license renewal; SGA World says audit required only for QFZP or revenue >amount not yet confirmedM. Confirm with ADAFZ. Penalty of amount not yet confirmed per month for non-submission.source

VAT

Mandatory threshold (AED)not yet confirmedsource

Voluntary threshold (AED)not yet confirmedsource

Designated zoneYessource

NotesGoods imported into ADAFZ from outside the UAE and goods moved between Designated Zones are generally outside the scope of VAT; services supplied to UAE customers are subject to 5% VAT; goods released to the mainland attract 5% VAT plus customs duty.source

Corporate tax

Registration deadlineWithin 3 months of incorporation (for companies set up on or after 1 March 2024)Within 3 months of incorporation (for companies set up on or after 1 March 2024)source

QFZP conditionsAdequate free zone substance, arm's length pricing, transfer pricing documentation, audited accounts, and non-qualifying revenue within the de minimis limit (lower of amount not yet confirmed or 5% of revenue).source

Return deadlineWithin 9 months of the financial year endWithin 9 months of the financial year endsource

Late registration penalty (AED)not yet confirmedsource

UBO, ESR and AML

UBO register requirednot yet confirmedsource

Where the UBO register is filednot yet confirmedsource

ESR statusNot specified in provided sourcessource

AML / goAML registrationnot yet confirmedsource

Licence renewal

WhenAnnuallyAnnuallysource

RequirementsSubmit audited financial statements (if required); Pay renewal feessource

Late penalty (AED)not yet confirmedsource

Banking

Banks commonly usednot yet confirmedsource

Typical account opening daysnot yet confirmedsource

Minimum balance (AED)not yet confirmedsource

Pain pointsnot yet confirmedsource

Accounting records

RequiredYessource

Retention yearsnot yet confirmedsource

StandardSufficient to show and explain transactions, disclose with reasonable accuracy the financial position at any time, and enable directors to ensure accounts comply with the regulations.source

Annual obligations

Corporate tax registrationAnnualWithin 3 months of incorporationsource

Corporate tax return filingAnnualAnnually, within 9 months of financial year endsource

VAT registrationAnnualWhen taxable supplies exceed amount not yet confirmedsource

VAT returnsAnnualQuarterlysource

Audited financial statements submissionAnnualWithin 90-120 days after financial year endsource

License renewalAnnualAnnuallysource

Closing the company

Processnot yet confirmedsource

Cost (AED)not yet confirmedsource

How we file it

Internal view of the authority's channels and screens. It is what a filing integration has to work against, not a promise that the filing is live. integration source

Application channels

ADAFZ One Stop Shop (OSS) Portalhttps://oss.adafz.ae/who can use: Investors and founderslogin: Email/password (presumed, not specified)Primary digital platform for registration, licensing, visa processing, and company management. All processes can be monitored here. adafz.ae tradechronicle.comsource

Abu Dhabi Single Window for Trade (ATLP)https://www.atlp.ae/en/services-landing/economic-zone-services/new-company-setup-requestwho can use: Businesses: Abu Dhabi Free Zone Investorslogin: Not specifiedService to submit request for new company setup (FZ LLC, Branch). Output: License and Certificate of Incorporation. Duration: 24 hours. atlp.aesource

Email/Phone/In-person at One-Stop-Shopno URLwho can use: All investorslogin: N/ASales Team at OSS, email info@adafz.ae, phone 8001111. Expression of Interest can be submitted via ADAFZ portal. adafz.aesource

Agent or partner programme

Existsnot stated

Namenot named

Feesnot yet confirmed

Commission or discountnot stated

How to applynot stated

Contactnot stated

Requirementsnot stated

Screens inside the portal

step 1
Choose business activity and workspaceApplicantinputs: Business activity selection (from 900+ approved activities), Workspace type (flexi desk, executive office, warehouse)
step 2
Complete application form and upload documentsApplicantinputs: Company details, Shareholder details, Manager detailsuploads: Passport copy (first & last page, min. 6 months validity), Professional headshot photo (white background), Updated CV or professional profile (optional), Portfolio, LinkedIn or website link (optional), Completed application form (PDF)
step 3
Submit application for reviewApplicant
step 4
Receive approval/rejection notification (documents reviewed within 48 hours)ADAFZ
step 5
Pay service feesApplicantinputs: Payment details
step 6
Receive trade licence and certificate of incorporationADAFZ

Formats, signatures, payment

Document formatsPDF; JPG; PNG

Signatures and identityApplications must be signed by incorporators (physical or digital signature). UBO declaration form required. Identity verification likely via passport and photo upload. No specific e-signature method mentioned. adafz.ae adafz.ae

PaymentFees paid online via OSS portal after approval. Licence fee amount not yet confirmed per annum (most activities). Establishment card fees: new company online system activation amount not yet confirmed, annual renewal amount not yet confirmed. Payment methods not specified. adafz.ae adafz.ae atlp.ae

Status trackingAll processes can be monitored on the ADAFZ OSS portal. Request status (approval/rejection) provided. adafz.ae atlp.ae

API or bulk filingNo API or bulk submission facility found. All interactions are via web portal.

After the licence, onlineEmployment visa requests; Letter and certificate requests; Employment cards and access passes; Registration services; Licensing services (renewal, modification); Company detail modification

Automation risks

CAPTCHA on login
Session timeouts
IP rate limiting
Potential violation of terms of use
No official API support

Open integration gaps

Agent/partner program details
API or bulk submission availability
Detailed payment methods
Exact document specifications (file size, resolution)
E-signature method
Automation policy/terms of use
Login method (UAE Pass or email)

What we still do not know about Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone

The research names its own holes. They stay on the page until a source fills them.

Prices

Official package prices for Starter and Enterprise not found on adafz.ae; agent-reported prices used.
Renewal prices for packages not officially published; packages marked 'Upgradable' after 2 years.
Medical test and health insurance costs not provided by ADAFZ.
Share capital paid-up requirements not specified.
VAT applicability on package prices not stated.

Structure and process

Established year not found in sources
Detailed fee schedule (only registration fees from MOEC PDF, no full license/visa fees)
Bank account opening requirements not mentioned
Renewal process and compliance obligations not specified
Corporate shareholder required documents not listed
Exact activities per license for non-trading licenses not quantified
API or integration capabilities not mentioned
Agent/partner program details not available
Esignature and payment methods not specified
Capital deposit requirements not detailed
Total typical days is a range (14-21 business days); lower bound used

Compliance

UBO/ESR/AML requirements not found in provided sources
License renewal late penalty not found
Approved auditor list not found
Banking information not found
Visa and labour information not found
Deregistration process and cost not found
Exact audit requirement threshold not clarified (all companies vs. QFZP/revenue >50M)

Sources

Everything above was read from these pages. The read date is on each line.

Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone Packages 2026: Costs & Visashttps://mirdxbpro.com/guides/abu-dhabi-airports-free-zone/read 2026-10-20

Abu Dhabi Airports License Cost, From amount not yet confirmed (2026) | Sijilhttps://sijil.ae/en/zones/adafzread 2026-10-20

ADAFZ | Homehttps://www.adafz.ae/enread 2026-10-20

Entrepreneurshiphttps://www.adafz.ae/en/entrepreneurread 2026-10-20

Global Connectivity At The Corehttps://www.adafz.ae/en/faqsread 2026-10-20

ABU DHABI AIRPORTS FREE ZONE BUSINESS LICENSING REGULATIONShttps://www.adafz.ae/en/-/media/F12AFEAF863F4600BD904A40A04F01FF.ashxread 2026-10-20

Startuphttps://www.adafz.ae/en/startupread 2026-10-20