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Introduction to Abu Dhabi Khalifa Industrial Zone KIZAD Khalifa Port Free Trade Zone

Introduction to Abu Dhabi Khalifa Industrial Zone KIZAD Khalifa Port Free Trade Zone

Time: 2025-04-24
Author: Zhuoxin Enterprise
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IntroductionAs an industrial and free zone, KIZAD can achieve multimodal transport through roads, ports, aviation and future railway networks, and its transportation infrastructure has reached world-class level, and it is very convenient to enter the market. KIZAD has currently attracted more than 200 domestic and international investors, with 17.4 million square meters of leased land and a total investment of more than 65 billion dirhams. KIZAD has also recently obtained ISO 9001:2015 quality certification, which is the latest quality management system standard that is most recognized in the world.

1. Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi Company Establishment KIZAD Khalifa Port Company Establishment

Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KIZAD) is Abu Dhabi's first integrated trade, logistics, industrial and free zone, providing excellent market access and low operating costs, making it easy to do business in the region and around the world.

Abu Dhabi Ports' increasing investment in maritime infrastructure has promoted the annual growth of the emirate's imports and exports, which can also be seen from the company's year-on-year business volume. This substantial growth and the increasing expenditure of KIZAD have provided strong support for the company's contribution to the UAE economy.

As an industrial and free zone, KIZAD can achieve multimodal transport through roads, ports, aviation and future railway networks, and its transportation infrastructure has reached world-class level, making it very convenient to enter the market. KIZAD currently attracts more than 200 domestic and international investors, with 17.4 million square meters of leased land and a total investment of more than 65 billion dirhams. KIZAD has also recently obtained ISO 9001:2015 quality certification, which is the latest and most recognized quality management system standard in the world.

Enhancing the Value Proposition

KIZAD is intrinsically linked to Khalifa Port; one of the world’s most advanced deep-sea ports and the region’s first semi-automated port.

The combined strategic value proposition of the port and industrial zone plays a major role in the region’s manufacturing and transportation sectors.

To attract and support current and future business, KIZAD has designed innovative solutions such as 25-meter modular paths, hot metal roads and seawater cooling systems.

In 2016, Abu Dhabi Ports established Khalifa Port Free Trade Zone (KPFTZ) to meet the growing demand for free zones and improve the UAE capital’s trade prospects.

Located within KIZAD, KPFTZ is the largest free zone in the Middle East, attracting more than $1 billion in foreign direct investment from China alone.

Changing business models

Designed with growth in mind, KIZAD has a flexible, phased master plan covering two tracts of land. Designed to transform the way business is done in the region, Zones A and B cover an area of ​​approximately 410 square kilometers.

Area A, which covers over 50 square kilometers, is already home to several large and medium-sized companies in the fields of aluminum, automotive, engineered metals, port logistics, food processing and packaging, pharmaceuticals and polymer processing.

Area A has direct access to Khalifa Port and is equipped with a number of best-in-class transportation and industrial manufacturing infrastructure that meet international standards.

Area B, spread over 360 square kilometers of land, is currently under development; the Khalifa Port Free Zone is partly located in these two areas.

Investing in Abu Dhabi

There is a strong interest in KIZAD from a wide range of non-oil industries and companies that choose to do business in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

Global and regional players that have made significant investments in industrial and free zone entities include:

Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KIZAD) is the largest free zone in Abu Dhabi, covering an area of ​​418 square kilometers. It is a key project in Abu Dhabi's 2030 development plan and aims to become the world's largest industrial cluster zone. The industrial zone carries out infrastructure construction according to the needs of industrial development, involving industries such as aluminum, steel, pharmaceuticals, food processing, papermaking, printing and packaging, logistics and warehousing, etc. Khalifa Port can directly transfer the raw materials arriving at the port to the Khalifa Industrial Zone in Abu Dhabi, reducing the operating costs of enterprises, facilitating business operations, providing high-quality logistics infrastructure, and attracting enterprises from various countries to settle in the Khalifa Industrial Zone. At present, there are companies including Emirates Global Aluminum Company (EGA, Brazil Food Company, Jiangsu Overseas Cooperation Investment Co., Ltd. (JOCIC) Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) COSCO Shipping, Shaheen Chemical Investment Company, Agile Logistics Company, Al-Futtaim, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China and other companies settled in.

【Khalifa Industrial Zone (KIZAD)】Khalifa Industrial Zone is located in the Taweelah area between the capital Abu Dhabi and Dubai, adjacent to Khalifa Port, covering an area of ​​417 square kilometers, and is the largest industrial zone in the UAE. Khalifa Industrial Zone is a key project in Abu Dhabi's 2030 development plan. The industrial zone carries out infrastructure construction according to the needs of industrial development, involving industries including aluminum, steel, pharmaceuticals, food processing, papermaking, printing and packaging, logistics and warehousing, etc.

With the development of Abu Dhabi Port (Abu Dhabi

According to the concession agreement signed between KIZAD and COSCO SHIPPING Ports in 2016, a new container terminal at Khalifa Port is expected to start operation in 2019, with an initial annual output of 2.4 million TEUs. Once all stages are completed, annual output will increase to 3.5 million TEUs, bringing the annual output of the container terminal to 6 million TEUs. This is expected to drive more investment into KIZAD.

2. Registration advantages:

1. Zero salary tax, 9% income tax, 0% VAT on re-exports;

2. Perfect financial system, with annual accounting and auditing by the company.

3. 100% controlling stake, not subject to the restriction that locals must hold more than 51% of the shares.

4. No foreign exchange controls, multiple international currencies are freely convertible without restrictions.

5. Can cooperate with suppliers on the main land of Abu Dhabi.

6. 100% of profits are returned to the country, and the company's profits can be handled freely.

7. The logistics and financial center of the Belt and Road Initiative.

8. The company can be actually operated and enjoy bilateral trade agreements with multiple countries.

9. Business, logistics, community and leisure, ports and Khalifa Industrial Abu Dhabi Emirate's Kizad District. Free business environment, high-end business atmosphere, sufficient labor supply, convenient and developed infrastructure, is the forefront of scientific and technological innovation.

10. Abu Dhabi Ports is the leading developer, operator and manager of the top ten ports. Abu Dhabi Ports was established in 2006 with the vision of becoming the preferred provider. A world-class integrated port and industrial zone service and its core purpose is to promote the economic diversification of Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi Ports focuses on serving businesses and supporting partner infrastructure projects through its diverse portfolio of ports, services and activities, as well as in the maritime and logistics sectors, by providing comprehensive and innovative solutions, Abu Dhabi Ports plays a key role in promoting maritime trade and industry.

kizad provides a variety of office equipment for enterprises to settle in: office space, office, warehouse, land.

What documents are required for the company registration license to settle in KIZAD Free Trade Zone

Passport, English resume, proof of address, company registration application (including package type, company type, license type, etc.)

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