Company setup in Masdar City
Masdar City is a free zone in Abu Dhabi focused on clean energy, sustainability and technology, close to the airport.
Doing business in Masdar City
The district is designed around sustainability and houses research, start-ups and corporate innovation teams. Flexible office options suit early-stage teams.
Clean-tech and renewable energy companies, environmental consultants, engineering firms and technology start-ups fit well.
What to know before you register
Who it suits
Clean-tech, sustainability and technology start-ups. Clean-tech and renewable energy companies, environmental consultants, engineering firms and technology start-ups fit well.
Licensing route
Companies take a Masdar City Free Zone licence with options from desks to offices. Activity eligibility is judged against the zone's focus, so your business description matters.
Practical tip
Explain your sustainability or technology angle clearly in the application. It affects eligibility and the package.
Services we provide for Masdar City companies
PRO services
Visas, Emirates ID, labour and immigration paperwork handled for you.
Residency and Golden Visa
Investor, partner and employee visas, and long-term residency options.
Bank account support
Guidance and introductions for a corporate account.
Renewals and amendments
Renew on time and change activities, partners or addresses.
Document attestation
Attestation of company and personal documents.
Licence types
Understand commercial, professional and industrial licences.
Frequently asked questions
Is Masdar City only for clean-tech?
The focus is clean-tech, sustainability and technology, but some related services also qualify. We check your activity.
Can a consultancy register in Masdar City?
Often yes when the work relates to sustainability, energy or technology. We confirm the exact category.
How long does setting up in Masdar City take?
The time depends on your activity, the approvals it needs and how quickly documents and premises are ready. After reviewing your plan we give a written timeline for Masdar City.
Ready to set up in Masdar City?
Tell us your activity and plan. We reply with the recommended route, an itemised proposal and the next steps.