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Compare KEZAD Group (Abu Dhabi) setup cost, visa options, activities, renewal fees, banking difficulty, hidden costs and best alternatives in UAE.
Starting Cost
From AED 18,000
Price Confidence
Verified official price
Source Type
Official authority package page
Last Reviewed
July 2026
Emirate
Abu Dhabi
Best For
Industrial Ports & Heavy Manufacturing
Visa Options
Up to 6
Setup Time
Package and activity dependent
Key Activities
Heavy Industry, Port Logistics, Container Handling, Aluminum Processing, Steel Manufacturing and more
Final pricing may vary by activity, visa count, office requirement, shareholder structure and authority updates. See our pricing methodology.
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Last reviewed: August 2026 |
Data sources:Pricing Methodology
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Abu DhabiIndustrial Ports & Heavy ManufacturingFrom AED 18,000
Quick answer: Is KEZAD Group (Abu Dhabi) suitable?
KEZAD Group (Abu Dhabi) may be relevant when the best-fit profile is: Manufacturing, industrial, logistics, warehouse and large facility-led businesses. Starting cost is shown as From AED 18,000 with price status: Verified official one- and three-year package prices; annual renewal requires confirmation. Visa options: Up to 6. Office requirement: Office or flexi-desk requirements depend on package type, activity and visa allocation. Verify the current requirement before choosing a package. Final activity wording, renewal exposure, government fees, banking readiness and any visa or office add-ons should be confirmed before payment.
Quick verdict: Shortlist KEZAD Group (Abu Dhabi) only after the named package, renewal, visa, office and banking checks match your activity, shareholder profile and budget. Request a current written quote before payment because authority packages, government fees and add-ons can change.
KEZAD Group (Abu Dhabi) Cost, Renewal & Source Notes
Emirate
Abu Dhabi
Starting cost
From AED 18,000
Price status
Verified official one- and three-year package prices; annual renewal requires confirmation
Visa options
Up to 6
Best for
Manufacturing, industrial, logistics, warehouse and large facility-led businesses.
Banking access
Medium - depends on activity, documents and bank profile
Setup time
Package and activity dependent
Office requirement
Office or flexi-desk requirements depend on package type, activity and visa allocation. Verify the current requirement before choosing a package.
KEZAD Group (Abu Dhabi) fits your emirate, activity and visa shortlist after the exact package is confirmed.
You want to compare named package inclusions, office requirements and renewal exposure before payment.
You can prepare a clean activity, shareholder and banking file before applying.
Avoid KEZAD Group (Abu Dhabi) if:
Avoid KEZAD if your activity is regulated, your visa count requires a different office allocation, or your bank file needs a stronger jurisdictional fit.
You need bank account approval without document, activity and compliance review.
You need mainland trading without checking distributor or mainland-license requirements.
Starting price
From AED 18,000Verified official one- and three-year package prices; annual renewal requires confirmation
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KEZAD Group (Abu Dhabi) Cost Table
Cost item
Estimated amount
Included?
Notes
Confidence
License fee
From AED 18,000
Package dependent
Confirm activity and package scope before payment.
Verified official one- and three-year package prices; annual renewal requires confirmation
Registration fee
Indicative or bundled
Varies
May be bundled into year-one setup offers.
Quote-based
Establishment card
Indicative
Often separate
Required for most visa processing routes.
Quote-based
Flexi desk / office
Package dependent
Varies
Office allocation can affect visa options and renewals.
Needs confirmation
Investor or employee visa
Current quote required
Usually separate
Medical, Emirates ID, insurance and status change may apply. Confirm the current visa route and authority/government components before payment.
Quote-based
Renewal fee
Current renewal quote required
No
Do not assume renewal equals the first-year license fee unless the authority or supporting evidence confirms it.
Quote-based
What Is Included
Trade license processing for eligible activities
Free zone registration or incorporation support
Basic authority documentation where included in package
What Is Not Included
Medical test, Emirates ID and health insurance
Bank account approval or guaranteed account opening
Mainland trading permissions, customs or external approvals
Banking Difficulty
Medium - depends on activity, documents and bank profile. Banks usually review the business activity, shareholder profile, contracts, invoices, website, source of funds and expected transaction flow.
Visa Options
Investor and employee visa availability depends on the license package, office allocation and free zone quota. Calculate medical, Emirates ID, status change and insurance costs before comparing zones.
Hidden Costs
Establishment card and immigration file
Medical test, Emirates ID and visa stamping
Office/flexi desk upgrades and renewal increases
Activity approval, amendments and cancellation fees
Setup Timeline
License processing and visa steps depend on the selected package, activity approval, document readiness, facility route, immigration checks and the relevant authority or bank review. Confirm current timing before relying on any setup plan.
Documents Required
Passport copy and contact details
Shareholder and manager information
Business activity description
Proof of address, CV or business plan if requested
No. Figures are indicative and may change based on business activity, visa count, office requirement, shareholder structure, authority approval, and free zone updates. Request the current verified quote before committing.
Can KEZAD Group (Abu Dhabi) support my activity?
Activity eligibility depends on the authority activity list and approval process. Check the exact activity name before paying setup fees.
Will a bank account be easy?
Banking depends on activity risk, documents, shareholder profile, contracts, invoices and expected transactions. No free zone can guarantee approval.
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Our free zone guides are prepared by the UAE Freezone Compare Editorial Team and reviewed using public authority information, official package pages, available fee schedules, partner quotations, and manual research. Prices may change depending on activity, visa count, office requirement, shareholder structure, and authority approval. Reviewed by UAE Business Setup Research Team. Last reviewed: July 2026. Price confidence: Verified official one- and three-year package prices; annual renewal requires confirmation. View our pricing and ranking methodology.
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Official source checks
This profile keeps cost, visa, banking and timing guidance cautious because KEZAD setup terms can change by activity, package, office or facility route, regulatory review and current authority quote.
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Pricing Evidence & Source Notes
Use this profile as a planning guide, not a final invoice. Confirm the current package, activity wording, visas, office or flexi-desk requirement and renewal amount before payment.
Free Zone
Package
Year 1 Cost
Renewal Cost
3-Year Total
Visa Option
Office / Flexi Requirement
Year 1 Confidence
Source Type
Conflict Status
Last Reviewed
KEZAD
Free Zone Business Start-Up 1-visa package
AED 8,000–16,000 effective Year 1 (Abu Dhabi government waives licence fees for first 2 years; pay only visa + cards); without waiver: AED 17,000–26,000 (licence AED 9,000–14,000 + establishment card AED 1,500 + immigration card AED 1,500 + 1 visa AED 3,400–6,500) Confidence: Verified official price
Quote-based renewal - confirm the current annual package Confidence: Needs confirmation
AED 22,575 official 3-year 1-visa package including VAT Confidence: Verified official price
Published packages for 1 to 4 visas
Shared workstation or dedicated office is listed in the startup solution
Verified official price
Official authority package page
Current package / renewal confirmation required
July 2026
What is included
The official startup solution lists a free-zone business licence, shared workstation or dedicated office, internet/Wi-Fi and the selected visa provision. Published package amounts include VAT.
What is not included
Renewal after the selected validity period, extra visas, immigration extras, insurance, industrial facility, utilities, regulated approvals and advisory services unless included in the selected package.
Hidden-cost risk
The AED 22,575 amount is a published three-year package, not a Year 1 figure multiplied by an assumed renewal. Industrial, warehouse and land-led configurations require separate quotations.
Banking difficulty
Medium to high
Best fit
Manufacturing, industrial, logistics, warehouse and large facility-led businesses.
Prices can change based on free zone authority updates, activity selection, visa count, office or flexi-desk requirement, shareholder structure, establishment card, immigration file, medical test, Emirates ID, insurance, banking support and consultant service fees. Last reviewed July 2026. Always request a current quote before payment. View methodology or compare all rows in the UAE Free Zone Cost Index.
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