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Masdar City Free Zone Company Setup

Masdar City is Abu Dhabi's clean-tech and sustainability free zone. Preferred for renewable energy, cleantech, climate and sustainability-focused businesses, with Siemens Energy, GE Vernova and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries as anchor tenants.

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100% foreign ownership
Packages from AED 11,500
Visa and bank account handled
Fast licence issuance

Why Masdar City?

Clean-tech and renewable energy ecosystem, anchored by Siemens Energy and GE

Base licences from AED 11,500 per year

Flexi-desk and shared office packages for startups

Masdar Institute (Khalifa University) partnership for R&D and talent

Abu Dhabi free zone with 100 percent foreign ownership

Strong fit for climate tech, EV, solar, hydrogen, energy storage, water tech

Activities covered

Masdar City is set up for these business types. Pick one or combine within the same group under one licence.

Renewable energy

Clean technology

Climate and sustainability consulting

Water and waste management tech

Electric mobility

Smart cities and PropTech

Research and development

Visas and office

Visa quota tied to office size. Flexi-desk packages typically give 2 to 4 visas.

Flexi-desk included in base package

Visa quota scales with office size

Private offices available for larger teams

Residence visas for shareholders, employees and family

Banking

Strong banking relationships with FAB, ADCB and Emirates NBD. Abu Dhabi presence helps with government and semi-government contract wins.

Pre-matched to the bank most likely to approve your file

Compliance file prepared end to end by Breeo

Multi-currency and merchant accounts arranged on request

Audit and tax

Audit optional for standard licences.

UAE corporate tax at 9% above AED 375,000 profit

Qualifying Free Zone Person 0% rate available on qualifying income

VAT at 5% above AED 375,000 turnover (if applicable)

Breeo handles registration, filing and compliance

Frequently asked questions

Is Masdar City only for clean-tech companies?

Not strictly. Masdar City licences professional services, consulting and tech companies too. The clean-tech ecosystem is a major draw, but the free zone is open to broader activities.

What is the cheapest Masdar City setup?

Shared office packages start at AED 11,500 per year, including licence, flexi-desk and 2 visa quota.

Can I serve UAE government from Masdar City?

Yes. Masdar City companies can bid on Abu Dhabi government contracts within the free zone's scope. For mainland contracts, pair with an Abu Dhabi mainland licence.

Is Masdar City good for EV and battery startups?

Yes. Masdar City hosts the EV charging and battery ecosystem including TAQA, EWEC and partners. Specifically designed for climate tech scaling.

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