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Starting Cost
AED 7,000 licence component; total to be confirmed
Price Confidence
Verified official price
Source Type
Official authority package page
Last Reviewed
July 2026
Emirate
Abu Dhabi
Best For
Clean Energy, Sustainability & Green Tech
Visa Options
Business One includes 1 visa; Enterprise lists a 3-visa quota
Setup Time
Quote-based after package, documents and authority approval
Key Activities
Renewable Energy, Solar Energy Technology, Photovoltaics, Wind Energy, Energy Storage & Batteries 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: September 2026 |
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Abu DhabiClean Energy, Sustainability & Green TechFrom AED 7,000 licence component; total to be confirmed
Masdar City Free Zone may be relevant when the best-fit profile is: Abu Dhabi-based clean-tech, sustainability, AI, energy, space-tech, consulting, professional-services and innovation companies that value Masdar City ecosystem fit over the lowest headline licence price. Starting cost is shown as AED 7,000 licence component; total to be confirmed with price status: Indicative — confirm current package with the zone. 4-source range (incorpyfy.com, mszconsultancy.com, aurionuae.com, diac.ae): AED 28,000-48,000 all-in. SECTOR-RESTRICTED: Masdar City accepts only clean energy, sustainability and CleanTech businesses. If your activity does not qualify, do not pursue Masdar City. Does not publish a public price table.. Visa options: Business One includes 1 visa; Enterprise lists a 3-visa quota. Office requirement: Start-Lite / package-dependent; confirm lease, flexi desk or office requirements Final activity wording, renewal exposure, government fees, banking readiness and any visa or office add-ons should be confirmed before payment.
Quick verdict: Shortlist Masdar City Free Zone 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.
Masdar City Free Zone Cost, Renewal & Source Notes
Emirate
Abu Dhabi
Starting cost
AED 7,000 licence component; total to be confirmed
Price status
Indicative — confirm current package with the zone. 4-source range (incorpyfy.com, mszconsultancy.com, aurionuae.com, diac.ae): AED 28,000-48,000 all-in. SECTOR-RESTRICTED: Masdar City accepts only clean energy, sustainability and CleanTech businesses. If your activity does not qualify, do not pursue Masdar City. Does not publish a public price table.
Visa options
Business One includes 1 visa; Enterprise lists a 3-visa quota
Best for
Abu Dhabi-based clean-tech, sustainability, AI, energy, space-tech, consulting, professional-services and innovation companies that value Masdar City ecosystem fit over the lowest headline licence price.
Banking access
Medium - stronger when the activity, sustainability or technology rationale, contracts, invoices, website, shareholder profile, source-of-funds details and Abu Dhabi operating reason are clear
Setup time
Quote-based after package, documents and authority approval
Office requirement
Start-Lite / package-dependent; confirm lease, flexi desk or office requirements
Masdar City Free Zone 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 Masdar City Free Zone if:
Avoid choosing Masdar only for a headline licence fee before confirming the exact activity, package, lease or office requirement, visa quota, renewal terms, establishment card, banking documents and final authority quote.
You need bank account approval without document, activity and compliance review.
You need mainland trading without checking distributor or mainland-license requirements.
Starting price
AED 7,000 licence component; total to be confirmedIndicative — confirm current package with the zone. 4-source range (incorpyfy.com, mszconsultancy.com, aurionuae.com, diac.ae): AED 28,000-48,000 all-in. SECTOR-RESTRICTED: Masdar City accepts only clean energy, sustainability and CleanTech businesses. If your activity does not qualify, do not pursue Masdar City. Does not publish a public price table.
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Masdar City Free Zone Cost Table
Cost item
Estimated amount
Included?
Notes
Confidence
License fee
AED 7,000 licence component; total to be confirmed
Package dependent
Confirm activity and package scope before payment.
Indicative — confirm current package with the zone. 4-source range (incorpyfy.com, mszconsultancy.com, aurionuae.com, diac.ae): AED 28,000-48,000 all-in. SECTOR-RESTRICTED: Masdar City accepts only clean energy, sustainability and CleanTech businesses. If your activity does not qualify, do not pursue Masdar City. Does not publish a public price table.
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 - stronger when the activity, sustainability or technology rationale, contracts, invoices, website, shareholder profile, source-of-funds details and Abu Dhabi operating reason are clear. 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 Masdar City Free Zone 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: August 2026. Price confidence: Indicative — confirm current package with the zone. 4-source range (incorpyfy.com, mszconsultancy.com, aurionuae.com, diac.ae): AED 28,000-48,000 all-in. SECTOR-RESTRICTED: Masdar City accepts only clean energy, sustainability and CleanTech businesses. If your activity does not qualify, do not pursue Masdar City. Does not publish a public price table.. View our pricing and ranking methodology.
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Pricing Evidence & Source Notes
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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
Masdar City
Startup / Business One official packages
AED 28,000-48,000 (licence from AED 12,000-28,000 depending on sector + 1 visa AED 3,000-5,000 + smart desk). Sector restriction: clean energy/sustainability required. Confidence: Verified official price
Quote-based renewal - confirm current package Confidence: Needs confirmation
Quote-based 3-year total - depends on confirmed renewal Confidence: Needs confirmation
Startup base package; Business One includes one residence visa
Business One includes Flexi Desk Lite; other packages have their own facility terms
Verified official price
Official authority package page
Current package / renewal confirmation required
July 2026
What is included
Startup lists licence and registration with up to two activities. Business One lists licence, registration, Flexi Desk Lite, establishment card, e-channel, medical, Emirates ID and one visa.
What is not included
Renewal, insurance, extra visas, extra activities, office upgrades, regulated approvals and advisory costs unless the selected package states otherwise.
Hidden-cost risk
Package inclusions differ materially. Renewal is not inferred from the published Year 1 amount and must be confirmed before a three-year total is calculated.
Banking difficulty
Medium
Best fit
Clean energy, sustainability, technology and Abu Dhabi innovation-led companies.
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.
AED 28,000-48,000 (licence from AED 12,000-28,000 depending on sector + 1 visa AED 3,000-5,000 + smart desk). Sector restriction: clean energy/sustainability required.
Year 1 confidence
indicative
Renewal cost (Year 2+)
Quote-based (no renewal figure found)
Renewal confidence
indicative
3-year total estimate
Insufficient renewal evidence
Last checked
2026-08-01
Note: Figures are indicative unless stated otherwise. Request a current written quote before committing. Data: UFZC P4b 2026-08-01.
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