Masdar City Free Zone
Masdar City company setup.

Indicative setup in Masdar City starts from around AED 12,500. Your final cost depends on the number of residence visas (roughly AED 3,500–5,500 each), whether you need a physical office, and your specific business activity. Free zones also run regular promotions, which we pass on — so your quote is often lower than the starting figure.

Licensing in Masdar City typically takes 1–2 weeks. Adding residence visas and opening a corporate bank account can take a little longer.

Yes — the Masdar City licence can usually be arranged remotely. If you take a UAE residence visa, a short visit is normally needed for medical testing and Emirates ID biometrics.

Masdar City is a standard free zone rather than a VAT designated zone. This rarely matters for service businesses; if you trade physical goods we’ll advise whether a designated zone would suit you better.

Yes. A Masdar City licence makes you eligible to apply for a UAE corporate bank account. Approval depends on your activity, documents and profile — we point you to the banks that tend to open most smoothly for Masdar City companies.