Masdar City Free Zone

A Masdar City Free Zone (Masdar City) license costs AED 21,200 all-in for the zero-visa package in 2026 — that includes government license fee, Establishment Card, flexi-desk lease, and Formenzo's all-inclusive service fee. Add one investor visa (entry permit, medical, Emirates ID, stamping) and the total becomes AED 25,420.

Masdar City issues the trade license in 7 business days after initial approval (3 days). A residency visa adds approximately 9 more days. Opening a UAE corporate bank account adds 5 days on top. Total from signup to funded UAE IBAN: about 21 days.

Masdar City default package includes 2 visas, and the maximum allowed per license is 6. Each additional investor or employment visa costs approximately AED 3,500 including entry permit, medical, Emirates ID, and stamping.

Masdar City companies primarily bank with FAB, ADCB, Emirates NBD. Formenzo coordinates the KYC process and typical time from license issuance to funded account is 14 days. Bank approval rates vary by nationality; we pre-match you to the right bank before filing.

Masdar City permits approximately 800 business activities. It is best suited for consulting, it services. Activities not allowed include restaurant, retail physical, industrial — these require a UAE Mainland license.

Yes — Masdar City formation is fully remote through Formenzo. We handle document collection, trade name reservation, MOA drafting, and submission without a UAE visit. You only come to the UAE for one day to complete the medical fitness test and Emirates ID biometrics — and only if you want a residency visa. The trade license itself can be issued with zero travel.

Yes. Masdar City is a recognized UAE Free Zone, so companies qualifying as a Qualifying Free Zone Person (QFZP) can maintain a 0% Corporate Tax rate on qualifying income. Non-qualifying income is taxed at the standard 9% above AED 375,000. Masdar City companies must register with the Federal Tax Authority within 3 months of incorporation — Formenzo handles this filing.

Sustainability-focused free zone — cleantech, AI, space tech. LEED Platinum campus — ICE vehicles prohibited. Home to IRENA, Siemens Energy, UAE Space Agency. Banking score: 7/10. Setup speed: 7 days. Starting cost: AED 21,200. Take Formenzo's 60-second assessment to compare Masdar City against 47 other UAE Free Zones based on your nationality, budget, and business activity.