Masdar City Free Zone cost in 2026 — the Published scenario
published comparison scenario Masdar City pricing for 2026 — the licence, our setup service and your residence-visa block, confirmed in writing.
Masdar City Free Zone company formation costs from AED 7,000 (published scenario) in 2026 (Masdar City, Abu Dhabi), including the licence, registration and our setup service. A 1-visa package is AED 17,500. Masdar City Free Zone offers up to 3 residence visas across 4 packages, and is well suited to sustainability & cleantech, technology, R&D & innovation. Each figure below is a published comparison scenario. Final authority line items, eligibility and availability are confirmed in writing after review and before payment.
Masdar City Free Zone price by number of visas
The published scenario cost depends mainly on how many residence visas you need. These are real Masdar City Free Zone package prices (1-year licence). Final authority line items, eligibility and availability are confirmed in writing after review and before payment.
✓ Published comparison scenario · written final confirmation before paymentScenario price answers: licence only · with 1 visa · 2 visas · 3 visas
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How visas are priced: the table shows the published comparison scenario Masdar City Free Zone price for each residence-visa count — the licence plus the immigration establishment and per-visa costs (entry permit, medical, Emirates ID & stamping), Final authority line items, eligibility and availability are confirmed in writing after review and before payment.
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What's included in the Masdar City Free Zone Published scenario?
- ✓ Government / authority licence + registration fee
- ✓ Formenzo setup service — filing, trade-name check & bank-account introduction (scope confirmed in writing)
- ✓ Your residence-visa block (Emirates ID, medical & stamping per visa)
- ✓ 100% foreign ownership · 0% personal income tax
- ✓ Estimate shows its confirmed validity date after review — no sales calls, ever
Why set up in Masdar City Free Zone?
A 100%-owned UAE company with real, published scenario pricing — here’s what comes with your Masdar City licence.
Popular business activities at Masdar City Free Zone
Masdar City Free Zone licenses a broad range of activities. These are the categories founders most often choose it for — the ones marked Popular are where Masdar City is especially established.
- 🌱Sustainability & clean energyPopular
- 💻Technology & softwarePopular
- 🔬Innovation & R&DPopular
- 💼Consulting & advisory
- 🧾Professional & business services
- 🛒General & specialised trading
Don’t see your activity? This is a representative shortlist, not the full official list — Masdar City permits many more specific activities. We check your exact activity against the zone’s approved list free, before you pay anything.
Set up your Masdar City company the honest way
- ✓ Published comparison scenarios up front — clear assumptions before review
- ✓ Nine selected UAE free zones compared side by side
- ✓ Track everything in your secure online portal
- ✓ No sales-call requirement — choose online or ask a question
Who sets up in Masdar City Free Zone?
- Clean-tech, sustainability, renewable-energy and tech founders who want Abu Dhabi's flagship innovation zone (from AED 7,000).
- Startups that value being in a purpose-built sustainable-city ecosystem alongside research and corporate partners.
- Businesses targeting Abu Dhabi government and enterprise clients who want a local base.
- Founders who want an Abu Dhabi free-zone address at a mid-range price (1 visa AED 17,500).
- It is in Abu Dhabi, not Dubai — a different emirate and around 1.5 hours from central Dubai.
- Its published scenario starts higher than the cheapest northern-emirate zones (from AED 7,000 vs AED 4,888).
- Visa costs push the 1-visa total to AED 17,500, above several Dubai-adjacent options.
- Strongest fit when Abu Dhabi presence or the sustainability/tech ecosystem is part of your strategy.
Get your Masdar City Free Zone published scenario quote
After review, see the confirmed published scenario total and its validity date in writing. No callback, no pressure.
What you provide first
- ✓ Your business activity and preferred visa count
- ✓ 2–3 proposed company names (we run the trade-name check free)
- ✓ Shareholder names and setup preferences
- ✓ A verified email for your secure portal
- ✓ No passport or identity upload at this initial step; any authority documents requested after review appear in the secure portal
What you receive
Your published scenario is a starting comparison. After review, we confirm the authority requirements, scope and final itemisation in writing before payment.
- ✓ Business licence
- ✓ Certificate of Incorporation
- ✓ Certificate of Incumbency
- ✓ Memorandum & Articles of Association (MOA/AOA)
- ✓ Share Certificate
- ✓ Commercial Registry entry
- ✓ Lease agreement (flexi-desk)
- ✓ Bank-account introduction letter
With residence visas, the authority steps that may apply per visa include the establishment card, immigration / e-channel registration, entry permit, medical, Emirates ID and residence-visa stamping. Your final written authority itemisation confirms the applicable requirements and costs.
How your secure setup works
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How Masdar City Free Zone compares
Masdar City Free Zone starts from AED 7,000. Here's how it sits against nearby options — compare all 9 zones in the open.
| Free zone | Emirate | From (published scenario) |
|---|---|---|
| Masdar City Free Zone (this zone) | Abu Dhabi | AED 7,000 |
| RAKEZ | Ras Al Khaimah | AED 6,000 |
| SPC Free Zone | Sharjah | AED 5,750 |
| SRTIP | Sharjah | AED 5,500 |
Masdar City Free Zone with Formenzo vs a typical agent
- ✕ “From AED…” — the real price only on a call
- ✕ Sales calls, follow-ups and pressure
- ✕ Visa & medical billed later, “pay as you go”
- ✕ Pushes the one or two zones they earn most on
- ✕ Your quote lives with a salesperson
- ✓ published comparison scenario, shown instantly
- ✓ Zero sales calls — ever
- ✓ Final authority itemisation confirmed in writing before payment
- ✓ All 9 UAE free zones compared in the open
- ✓ Your reviewed estimate and confirmed validity date stay in your own portal
Message us on WhatsApp and you reach a real specialist who knows Masdar City Free Zone — not a call centre, not a commission-chasing salesperson. We answer in writing, on your schedule, and your reviewed estimate shows its validity date. No cold calls, ever.
Message us on WhatsAppMasdar City Free Zone — frequently asked questions
How much does Masdar City Free Zone cost in 2026?
Masdar City Free Zone company setup costs from AED 7,000 (published scenario) in Abu Dhabi, including the licence, registration and our setup service. A 1-visa package is AED 17,500. Every estimate is reviewed and the final authority itemisation and validity date are confirmed in writing before payment.
What is Masdar City Free Zone best known for?
Masdar City Free Zone is best known for sustainability and clean technology (from AED 7,000) — Abu Dhabi's renewable-energy and innovation hub, also suited to tech and R&D founders. See how it compares with all 9 UAE free zones by price and visa count on formenzo.com.
How many residence visas can I get with Masdar City Free Zone?
Masdar City Free Zone offers up to 3 residence visas, across 4 packages. You only pay for the visas you choose — the table above shows the published comparison scenario for each visa count.
Is Masdar City Free Zone the cheapest UAE free zone?
The cheapest UAE free-zone licence overall is Ajman NuVentures Centre from AED 4,888 (published scenario). Masdar City Free Zone starts from AED 7,000. Compare all 9 zones side by side on formenzo.com to see which fits your budget and activity.
What's included in the Masdar City Free Zone Published scenario?
The published scenario Masdar City Free Zone price covers the government/authority licence and registration fee, our company-setup service (filing, trade-name check and bank-account introduction) and your chosen residence-visa block — across 4 packages with up to 3 residence visas. Final authority itemisation, scope and availability are confirmed in writing before payment.
How long does Masdar City Free Zone company setup take?
Most Abu Dhabi free-zone licences are issued in about 3–8 working days once your documents and trade name are approved. Residence visa processing then follows, roughly 5–7 days per visa.
Can a foreigner own 100% of a Masdar City Free Zone company?
Yes. Masdar City Free Zone, like all UAE free zones, allows 100% foreign ownership with no local Emirati partner or sponsor required, plus 0% personal income tax and full profit repatriation.
Do I need a physical office for Masdar City Free Zone?
No. Masdar City Free Zone packages include a flexi-desk or virtual-office allocation that meets the licensing requirement, so you don't need to rent separate premises to start.
Can I add more residence visas later?
Yes. You can add visas to your Masdar City Free Zone licence as your team grows — we re-quote only the difference, published scenario and confirmed in writing.
Do I need to be in the UAE to set up?
No. You can start your Masdar City Free Zone company remotely; you only need to be in the UAE for the medical test and Emirates ID biometrics once your entry permit is issued. We guide you through every step.
Is UAE corporate tax included in the price?
UAE corporate tax (9% on profit above AED 375,000) works the same in every free zone — see our free-zone corporate tax guide for the registration steps and reliefs.
What happens after I get my Masdar City Free Zone licence?
You receive your Masdar City Free Zone licence and establishment card, then your residence visas (about 5–7 days each), then your corporate bank account — and you track every step in your secure Formenzo portal.
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