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Masdar City

Masdar City - Startup Package

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100% Foreign Ownership

Cost-Effective Startup Licensing

Qualifying Corporate Tax Benefits

Zero Import Tariffs

Seamless One-Stop Shop Processing

100% Foreign Ownership

Cost-Effective Startup Licensing

Qualifying Corporate Tax Benefits

Zero Import Tariffs

Seamless One-Stop Shop Processing

Introduction

The Masdar City Free Zone provides a premier, sustainability-driven commercial foundation in Abu Dha
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Introduction

The Masdar City Free Zone provides a premier, sustainability-driven commercial foundation in Abu Dhabi. The Startup Package delivers a highly speciali
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Virtual Desk

Starts from AED 6,000 p.a.

A refundable security deposit equal to 2 months rent is required

Flexidesk

Starts from AED 10,000 p.a.

A refundable security deposit equal to 2 months rent is required

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Highlights & benefits

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Cost-Effective Startup Licensing

The specialized framework delivers reduced initial registration and licensing capital specifically structured to support early-stage ventures and solo founders

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Absolute Foreign Ownership

International founders maintain total equity control and operational authority within the free zone without requiring mandatory domestic partners or local shareholder integration

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Integrated Corporate Workspace

Entities secure dedicated, tailored flexi-desk or shared office spaces nestled within a sustainable innovation ecosystem, fulfilling statutory physical presence mandates required for corporate banking

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Qualifying Tax & Tariff Advantages

Eligible free zone entities can legally structure operations to benefit from the UAE's 0% corporate tax rate on qualifying income, alongside 0% import tariffs

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Strategic Ecosystem Access

Registered startups gain direct operational proximity to major clean-tech venture funds, international research agencies, and established global energy enterprises

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FAQs

What is the process for getting a license in Masdar City Free Zone?

To obtain a license in Masdar City Free Zone, companies must submit a formal incorporation application directly to the authority or through an authorized corporate services provider like Arnifi.

What steps are involved in securing a Masdar City Startup license?

The setup steps include KYC verification, initial and security approvals, trade name reservation, facility lease agreement issuance, digital legal document signing, and final trade license issuance.

What is KYC and what documents are required?

KYC is a mandatory compliance requirement to verify shareholder identity documents, primarily requiring a valid passport copy completed through a secure digital verification link.

What is initial and security approval?

Once the application is submitted, it undergoes standard background verification and security checks by immigration and regulatory bodies based on the selected business activities and shareholder profiles.

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Terms & Conditions

  • Visa & immigration fees are excluded from the package

  • Arnifi does not guarantee approval of any license, visa, or registration; decisions rest solely with the relevant Authority.

  • Professional fees are non-refundable once services commence; government and third‑party fees are non‑refundable once paid.

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4th Floor, Vaswani Presidio, Panathur Main Rd, Kadubeesanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka-560103

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API Trio Tower - Office 1105 - Sheikh Zayed Rd - Al Barsha First - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

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