Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone Authority (ADAFZ) – Know it all

2. Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone Authority (ADAFZ) Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone Authority (ADAFZ) Know it all Know it all Abu Abu Dhabi Dhabi Airports Logistics Park,BusinessCentres,BusinessParks,andOneStopShopServicesin its jurisdiction. Airports Free Free Zone Zone Authority Authority (ADAFZ ADAFZ), located right next to Abu Dhabi International Airport, provides a ADAFZ is a patron of the Abu Dhabi 2030 Economic Vision, which aims to establish Abu Dhabi as a dynamic business center. It facilitates businesses by providing office and warehousing solutions at Abu Dhabi International Airport, AI AinInternationalAirport, andAIBateenExecutiveAirport.

3. Why choose ADAFZ for your business setup Why choose ADAFZ for your business setup Advantages of setting up a company in ADAFZ Advantages of setting up a company in ADAFZ No customs duties on import or re-export 100% foreign ownership Independent regulations 100% repatriation of capital and profits Free Zone environment & services

4. Why choose ADAFZ for your business setup Why choose ADAFZ for your business setup Advantages of setting up a company in ADAFZ Advantages of setting up a company in ADAFZ 24/7 security and access to facilities In-house IT and telecommunications services A strategic location with proximity to Abu Dhabi International Airport, facilitating imports and exports Easy access to regional markets Quick, simple registration and licensing within their “One-Stop-Shop”

5. Business Sectors Business Sectors Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone Authority Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone Authority Aerospace, Airlines, and Carrier Aircraft Interiors and Airport Services Flight Support Services MRO Aircraft Chartering Logistics, Transportation, Warehousing Distribution and Storage In-flight Catering Cold Storage Marketing and Events

6. Business Sectors Business Sectors Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone Authority Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone Authority Light Manufacturing Technology and ICT Trading Service Providers Pharmaceuticals Luxury Goods Management Consultancy Retailers

7. Facilities Provided Facilities Provided State State- -of of- -the the- -art infrastructure art infrastructure Business BusinessPark They consist of fully-furnished offices Park Business Business Centres Centres They consist of fully-furnished offices with with ICT systems and give a professional ICT systems and give a professional environment. For an easy and smooth environment. For an easy and smooth business operation, these business business operation, these business centers centers offer reception, manager and offer reception, manager and executive executive offices, executive desks, offices, executive desks, meeting rooms meeting rooms with audio-visual with audio-visual facilities along with facilities along with pantries and water pantries and water closets. closets.

8. Facilities Provided Facilities Provided State State- -of of- -the the- -art infrastructure art infrastructure Logistics Park Logistics Park Plots Plots of ofLand Industrial plots ranging in size from 7500 Land Spreadingacross 500,000 square meters, The Abu Dhabi Airports Logistics Park is square meters are available for investors located adjacent to the airport’s cargo to use according to their needs. village. It is house to a plethora of activities which include warehousing, storage, assembly and distribution, light industrial activity and import, re-exports. It holds 100 Light Industrial Units, which are available for lease in multiples of 360 squaremeters.

9. Legal Structure Legal Structure Type of business entities at ADAFZ Type of business entities at ADAFZ Free Zone Limited Liability Company: Corporate Free Zone Limited Liability Company: Natural Branch of a local or foreign company

10. Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone Company Formation Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone Company Formation Stages to start a business! Stages to start a business! Stage one Stage one – – Initial Approval Initial Approval For an ADAFZ Business Setup, one needs to obtain initial approvalafter providing the following documents: Completedapplication form TheBusiness Plan A copy of existing tradelicense or registration certificate Colour passportcopiesofthe company’s shareholdersand the manager for the new ADAFZcompany Audited financial reports for 2 years of the corporate entity or certificate of reference from a personal bank of the individualshareholder • • • • •

11. Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone Company Formation Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone Company Formation Stages to start a business! Stages to start a business! Stage two Stage two – – Registration Registration Payment of registration fees, together with license fees depending on whether a service, trade or manufacturing license is required Completedapplication form submission for registration Notarized and attested board resolution as to manager’s appointment Notarized and attested power of attorney given to the manager Notarized and attested memorandum and articles of association Notarized and attested specimen signature of Manager Manager’s passport size background • • • • • • • photograph with white

12. Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone Company Formation Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone Company Formation Stages to start a business! Stages to start a business! Stage three Stage three – – Licensing and Visa Licensing and Visa Process Process Lease agreement to be signed • The license will be issued once the above formalities • are completed, and the visa processing will also start

13. Services offered at Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone Services offered at Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone World World- -class Services class Services VISA VISASERVICES SERVICES REGISTRATION REGISTRATION AND ANDLICENSING LICENSING ADAFZ services to licensed clients to enable them to operate their business in the UAE. The number of visas a business is eligible to dependent on its office size. also provides Visa ADAFZ provides registration and licensing services to international and local organizations. obtain is

14. Services offered at Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone Services offered at Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone World World- -class Services class Services Application for Visa/Entry Permit Application for Visa/Entry Permit Submission of completed visa application • Visa fees payment • Submission of 1 colour passport-sized photograph and 3 • passport-sized photographs with white background Submission of signed personnel sponsorship agreement • (PSA)

15. Services offered at Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone Services offered at Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone World World- -class Services class Services Application for a residence permit (visa Application for a residence permit (visa stamping in passport) stamping in passport) One needs to travel to Abu Dhabi with the entry permit and • get it stamped at immigration The applicant needs to complete the following upon receipt • of entry permit or arrival into Abu Dhabi: Medical check-up at SKMC(Sheikh Khalifa Medical City) • Obtain Emirates ID card • Obtain suitable medical insurance •

16. Services offered at Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone Services offered at Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone World World- -class Services class Services EMPLOYEE SERVICES EMPLOYEE SERVICES ADAFZ provides various employee services needed by businesses- 1. Staff Sponsorship – Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone supports the processing of visas, residence permits, medical reports, health cards, etc., for all staff. 2. Family Sponsorship – It also helps owners and employees to obtain visas for their families.

17. Services offered at Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone Services offered at Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone World World- -class Services class Services TELEPHONE AND BROADBAND SERVICES TELEPHONE AND BROADBAND SERVICES ADAFZ aims to provide high-quality communication facilities and data support throughout. With a 24-hour emergency contact number, there is a provision of full-time, in-house IT support, telephone and wireless internet connections, high-speed data network, andIP telephony are other provisions.

18. Services offered at Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone Services offered at Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone World World- -class Services class Services PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND LEASING PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND LEASING Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone offers multiple facilities with respect to property management. From plots and parcels of land for lease, ready warehouse space, offices at the airports to business centers with workstations and offices as per work requirements.

19. Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions What are the services provided by ADAFZ? What are the services provided by ADAFZ? ADAFZ offers company registration, licensing, leasing, visa processing, and many other high-quality services to entrepreneurs who wish to setup business in Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone. What is the lease term for plots of land offered by ADAFZ? What is the lease term for plots of land offered by ADAFZ? The minimum lease term for the plots of land is 1 year, and the investors can extend it to 15, 25, 50, or more years. How long does it take to register a company in ADAFZ? How long does it take to register a company in ADAFZ? On average, it takes 14 working days to register a company in ADAFZ.

20. Contact Us Contact Us Being one of the renowned business setup consultants in Dubai, we’ve been driving growth for our clients for more than 34 years in UAE. We help our clients set up an ADAFZ company. We can advise on the type of business entity one should opt for and on capital requirements. We help you in application submission with ADAFZ and fulfilling various requirements till the time company is registered and beyond. With a team of dedicated business setup consultants, we at N R Doshi and Partners, aim at using knowledge from a huge pool of talent to give you the best services.

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