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Abu Dhabi Free Zone
Set Up Your Energy or Clean-Tech Company in Masdar City
A dedicated free zone for renewable energy, clean-tech and R&D businesses — built inside Abu Dhabi's sustainability-driven innovation district.
About Masdar City
A Free Zone Built for the Future of Energy
Masdar City is Abu Dhabi's sustainable business district — a working model for how cities can run on clean energy while staying commercially competitive. It blends traditional Arabic architecture with modern infrastructure designed to cut energy use at every level.
The Free Zone is the commercial engine behind that vision. It gives companies commercial office space, business licensing, and registration support in one place — purpose-built for the energy, clean-tech and R&D sectors that call Masdar City home.
For businesses in oil & gas, renewable energy, or sustainability-linked services, Masdar City offers something few free zones can: a location and a brand that already signals credibility in the energy sector.
Sector-Focused Licensing · 100% Foreign Ownership · Abu Dhabi Location
Licensing Segments
Business Activities Licensed in Masdar City
Masdar City accepts license applications across a focused set of energy, technology and supporting business categories.
- Renewable Energy
- Service Providers
- Clean Tech & ICT
- Marketing and Events
- Energy Industry
- Healthcare Services
- Human Resources Development
- Business Centre and Data Centres
- Property Development Services
- Regional Headquarters, Trading and Holding Companies
- Community Services (Retail, Food and Beverage)
- Oil and Gas Services
License Packages
Choose the Right License Package for Your Business
Every Masdar City license is scoped by how many business activities you need — pick the package that matches your plans, or let AURION help you decide.
Renewable EnergyService ProvidersClean Tech & ICTMarketing and EventsEnergy IndustryHealthcare ServicesHuman Resources DevelopmentBusiness Centre and Data CentresProperty Development ServicesRegional Headquarters, Trading and Holding CompaniesCommunity Services (Retail, Food and Beverage)Oil and Gas ServicesRenewable EnergyService ProvidersClean Tech & ICTMarketing and EventsEnergy IndustryHealthcare ServicesHuman Resources DevelopmentBusiness Centre and Data CentresProperty Development ServicesRegional Headquarters, Trading and Holding CompaniesCommunity Services (Retail, Food and Beverage)Oil and Gas Services
Cost Breakdown
Masdar City Free Zone Setup Costs
Immigration Fees
License FeeAED 10,000
Registration FeeAED 5,000
Flexi-Desk FeeAED 13,500
Security DepositAED 2,000
TotalAED 32,500
Other Service Fees
Executive Office (furnished)AED 2,400/sqm/year
Serviced Office (furnished)AED 900/sqm/year
Commercial Office, Core & Shell (unfurnished)AED 1,550/sqm/year
What You'll Need
Documents Needed to Register Your Company
Have these ready and AURION will handle the rest of the submission.
- Proposed company name
- Proposed legal structure
- Certificate of incorporation of the parent/owner company, or passport copy if the owner is an individual
- Proposed business activity
- Manager's passport copy, visa page, and contact details
- Non-refundable AED 2,000 application deposit (adjusted against the registration fee)
- Original Arabic NOC and Undertaking Letter
AURION prepares and manages every step of your Masdar City registration. A minimum capital deposit of AED 50,000 applies to LLC formations. Setup takes approximately 10 working days.
Why AURION
Trusted Expertise, Built for Masdar City's Requirements
Years in Operation
Companies Incorporated
Countries Represented
UAE Freezones & Offshore Jurisdictions as Registered Agent
Masdar City's approval process has its own requirements — from Arabic NOC submissions to sector-specific activity approvals. AURION has guided energy and clean-tech companies through this process end-to-end, securing the right licenses without delays.
One partner, from application to license in hand.
Common Questions
Masdar City questions,answeredclearly.
Everything you need to know before setting up in Masdar City Free Zone.
What types of businesses can be licensed in Masdar City?
Masdar City licenses businesses across renewable energy, clean tech & ICT, oil & gas services, healthcare, marketing and events, HR development, business and data centres, property development, regional HQ/trading/holding, and select retail and F&B community services.
How much does it cost to set up a company in Masdar City?
A Flexi-Desk & License setup starts at AED 32,500, covering the license fee, registration fee, flexi-desk fee and security deposit. License-only fees range from AED 10,000 to AED 20,000 depending on how many business activities you need.
Do I need office space to get a license in Masdar City?
No — a Flexi-Desk package is available and does not require dedicated office space. If you do need a physical office, Executive, Serviced, and Commercial (Core & Shell) formats are available at different rental rates.
How long does company registration take in Masdar City?
Company incorporation in Masdar City Free Zone typically takes around 10 working days once all required documents are submitted.
Is there a minimum capital requirement?
Setting up a Limited Liability Company in Masdar City requires a minimum capital deposit of AED 50,000.
Can I own 100% of my company in Masdar City Free Zone?
Yes. As with all UAE free zones, Masdar City allows 100% foreign ownership with no local sponsor required.
What Our Clients Say
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AURION handles activity selection, license packages, documentation and approvals — so your Masdar City company setup moves smoothly from application to license in hand.