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KEZAD vs Masdar
The published figures of both, from their own pages, on one screen. Same date, same basis.
| KEZADChecked 2 Oct 2026 | MasdarChecked 2 Oct 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1, Licence only | Not published | 7,000 AEDStartup Package (Start-Lite) · Official |
| Year 1, Licence + 1 visa | 9,450 AED1 Visa Package, 1 year (VAT included) · Official | 17,500 AEDBusiness One Package · Official |
| Year 1, Licence + 2 visas | 11,150 AED2 Visa Package, 1 year (VAT included) · Official | 12,000 AEDInnovation Package · Official |
| Each year | 5,000 AED | Not published |
| Other fees listed | 8 items | 9 items |
| Remote setup | Not stated | Not stated |
| Setup time | Company set-up in 24 hours. | A few working days once documents are approved (page wording). |
| Features | Services, Trading, Industrial | Services, Trading, Holding |
Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi free zone group with logistics parks, industrial plots and startup workstations between Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
- No 0-visa package is published; the lowest package includes 1 visa.
- Packages are listed as 1, 2, 3 and 4 visas for 1, 2 or 3 years; 2-year 1-visa is 17,800 and 3-year is 22,575.
- Medical and Emirates ID fees are not on the tariff page.
Masdar City Free Zone
Abu Dhabi free zone in Masdar City aimed at renewable energy, cleantech and innovation businesses.
- Prices are shown in 'D' (dirham) and read as AED. Fees exclude 5% VAT.
- Innovation Package is for startups and research-driven firms; eligibility terms apply, and '2 visa quota' is a quota, not 2 included visas.
- An older 2023 factsheet (not re-read today) shows different visa fees, so the current page is used.
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