Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone Authority (ADAFZ) Know it all
Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone Authority (ADAFZ), located right next to Abu Dhabi International Airport, provides a Logistics Park, Business Centres, Business Parks, and One Stop Shop Services in its jurisdiction. ADAFZ is a patron of the Abu Dhabi 2030 Economic Vision, which aims to establish Abu Dhabi as a dynamic business center. It facilitates businesses by providing office and warehousing solutions at Abu Dhabi International Airport, AI Ain International Airport, and AI Bateen Executive Airport.
Why choose ADAFZ for your business setup Advantages of setting up a company in ADAFZ 100% foreign ownership
No customs duties on import or re-export
100% repatriation of capital and profits
Independent regulations
Free Zone environment & services
Why choose ADAFZ for your business setup Advantages of setting up a company in ADAFZ
24/7 security and access to facilities
In-house IT and telecommunications services
A strategic location with proximity to Abu Dhabi International Airport, facilitating imports and exports
Easy access to regional markets
Quick, simple registration and licensing within their “One-Stop-Shop�
Business Sectors Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone Authority
Aerospace, Airlines, and Carrier Aircraft Interiors and Airport Services
In-flight Catering
MRO
Logistics, Transportation, Warehousing Distribution and Storage
Aircraft Chartering
Cold Storage
Flight Support Services
Marketing and Events
Business Sectors Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone Authority
Light Manufacturing
Management Consultancy
Technology and ICT
Pharmaceuticals
Trading
Service Providers
Luxury Goods
Retailers
Facilities Provided State-of-the-art infrastructure Business Centres They consist of fully-furnished offices with
ICT systems and give a professional environment. For an easy and smooth business operation, these business centers offer reception, manager and executive
offices, executive desks, meeting rooms with audio-visual facilities along with pantries and water closets.
Business Park They consist of fully-furnished offices with ICT systems and give a professional environment. For an easy and smooth business operation, these business centers offer reception, manager and executive offices, executive desks, meeting rooms with audio-visual facilities along with pantries and water closets.
Facilities Provided Logistics Park Spreading across 500,000 square meters, The Abu Dhabi Airports Logistics Park is located adjacent to the airport’s cargo village. It is house to a plethora of
activities which include warehousing, storage, assembly and distribution, light industrial activity and import, re-exports. It holds 100 Light Industrial Units, which
are available for lease in multiples of 360 square meters.
State-of-the-art infrastructure
Plots of Land Industrial plots ranging in size from 7500 square meters are available for investors to use according to their needs.
Legal Structure Type of business entities at ADAFZ Free Zone Limited Liability Company: Corporate Free Zone Limited Liability Company: Natural
Branch of a local or foreign company
Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone Company Formation Stages to start a business! Stage one – Initial Approval For an ADAFZ Business Setup, one needs to obtain initial approval after providing the following documents: Completed application form The Business Plan A copy of existing trade license or registration certificate Colour passport copies of the company’s shareholders and the manager for the new ADAFZ company • Audited financial reports for 2 years of the corporate entity or certificate of reference from a personal bank of the individual shareholder • • • •
Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone Company Formation Stages to start a business! Stage two – Registration • Payment of registration fees, together with license fees depending on whether a service, trade or manufacturing license is required • Completed application form submission for registration • Notarized and attested board resolution as to manager’s appointment • Notarized and attested power of attorney given to the manager • Notarized and attested memorandum and articles of association • Notarized and attested specimen signature of Manager • Manager’s passport size photograph with white background
Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone Company Formation Stages to start a business! Stage three – Licensing and Visa Process • Lease agreement to be signed • The license will be issued once the above formalities
are completed, and the visa processing will also start
Services offered at Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone World-class Services REGISTRATION AND LICENSING ADAFZ provides registration and licensing services to international and local organizations.
VISA SERVICES ADAFZ also provides Visa services to licensed clients to enable them to operate their business in the UAE. The number of visas a business is eligible to obtain is dependent on its office size.
Services offered at Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone World-class Services
Application for Visa/Entry Permit • Submission of completed visa application • Visa fees payment • Submission of 1 colour passport-sized photograph and 3 passport-sized photographs with white background
• Submission of signed personnel sponsorship agreement (PSA)
Services offered at Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone World-class Services Application for a residence permit (visa stamping in passport) • One needs to travel to Abu Dhabi with the entry permit and get it stamped at immigration • The applicant needs to complete the following upon receipt of entry permit or arrival into Abu Dhabi:
• Medical check-up at SKMC (Sheikh Khalifa Medical City) • Obtain Emirates ID card • Obtain suitable medical insurance
Services offered at Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone World-class Services
EMPLOYEE SERVICES ADAFZ provides various employee services needed by businesses1. Staff Sponsorship – Abu Dhabi Airports Free
Zone supports the processing of visas, residence permits, medical reports, health cards, etc., for all staff. 2. Family Sponsorship – It also helps owners and employees
to obtain visas for their families.
Services offered at Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone World-class Services TELEPHONE AND BROADBAND SERVICES ADAFZ aims to provide high-quality communication facilities and data support throughout. With a 24-hour emergency contact
number, there is a provision of full-time, in-house IT support, telephone and wireless internet connections, high-speed data network, and IP telephony are other provisions.
Services offered at Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone World-class Services
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND LEASING Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone offers multiple facilities with respect to property management. From plots and parcels of land for lease, ready warehouse space, offices at the airports to business centers with workstations and offices as per work requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions What are the services provided by ADAFZ? ADAFZ offers company registration, licensing, leasing, visa processing, and many other high-quality services to entrepreneurs who wish to setup business in Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone.
What is the lease term for plots of land offered by ADAFZ? The minimum lease term for the plots of land is 1 year, and the investors can extend it to 15, 25, 50, or more years.
How long does it take to register a company in ADAFZ? On average, it takes 14 working days to register a company in ADAFZ.
Contact Us Being one of the renowned business setup consultants in Dubai, we’ve been driving growth for our clients for more than 34 years in UAE. We help our clients set up an ADAFZ company. We can advise on the type of business entity one should opt for and on capital requirements. We help you in application submission with ADAFZ and fulfilling various requirements till the time company is registered and beyond. With a team of dedicated business setup consultants, we at N R Doshi and Partners, aim at using knowledge from a huge pool of talent to give you the
best services.
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