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About Abu Dhabi Airport Free Zone
Where Global Business Takes Flight
Established in 2010, the Abu Dhabi Airport Free Zone ADAFZ is a state-of-the-art free zone that covers an area of 10.6 Kilometer square. Spread around Zayed International Airport Terminal A, it services not only it but also Al Ain International Airport and Al Bateen Executive Jet Airport.
Abu Dhabi Airport Free Zone ADAFZ is a subsidiary of all these airports and is divided into five sectors Logistics Park, Business Park, Destination Village, Al Falah Free Zone, and the Airport City. As part of the Abu Dhabi 2030 Economic Vision, it has a large commercial and retail sector with many banks, business centers, and One-stop shop Services.
With complete access to the Cargo Village and Cargo Terminal, it also acts as a major logistics hub in the region, prime-built for the transport of goods and is partnered with multinational companies like DHL, Etihad Airways, Siemens, Maximus Air Cargo, SITA, Honeywell, and 300 other companies from 30 different nations.
Why Abu Dhabi Airport Free Zone?
Being a free zone, companies and businesses operating in it are exempt from customs duties, excise, value-added, corporate, and income taxes and retain complete ownership of the business. In addition to the direct air access through the airports, the free zone is also only 45 km away from Khalifa Port, one of the largest and most advanced deep-water seaports in the region.
Combined with the free zone benefits, outstanding infrastructure, and strategic location Abu Dhabi Airport Free Zone ADAFZ checks all the marks needed as a place to set up and run a successful business. With over 300 companies operating in the zone, the networking prospects are unlimited and provide excellent opportunities to expand and grow your business.
Benefits of Setting Up a Business in Abu Dhabi Airport Free Zone
Dual License
Businesses operating in the Abu Dhabi Airport Free Zone have the option to obtain a license for the mainland as well so they can do business in both
24 Hour Operations
Abu Dhabi Airport Free Zone ADAFZ allows 24-hour operations for businesses leading to uninterrupted logistics and cargo handling and better global connectivity.
One-Stop Shop
- This initiative handles all the registration services in one place like visa processing, registration, and licensing, and makes the process much faster and smoother.
Business Centers
Business centers are state-of-the-art office spaces in the zone with all the necessary amenities that businesses require and these centers come in a variety of different sizes.
100% Revenue Repatriation
Abu Dhabi Airport Free Zone allows for 100 percent repatriation of capital and profits made in the zone and nothing is deducted through taxes or fees.
Customs Clearance
Abu Dhabi Airport Free Zone is partnered with Abu Dhabi Customs Services and works closely with them to allow goods to pass through customs more quickly.
Business Activities in Abu Dhabi Airport Free Zone
From maintenance and overhauling of aircraft to hauling and transportation of goods, ADAFZ has a lot of aviation-related activities and acts as a major logistics and warehousing hub. Other business activities in the zone include the manufacturing of goods, retail and leisure activities, and commercial, financial, and consulting services just to name a few.