Setup your business in Masdar City
Sustainable urban infrastructure, dual licensing, and more.
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About Masdar City
Established and launched by the Abu Dhabi government in April 2006, Masdar City stands as the world’s first carbon-neutral, zero-waste city. Just a 5-minute drive away from Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport, it boasts an ecosystem of 1000+ local and international companies, including the International Renewable Energy Agency.
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Benefits of Masdar City
- 100% foreign ownership
- Zero import tariffs
- Cost-effective licensing
- Sustainable office space
- Dual licensing
- Zero personal tax
- Access to research institutes
- LEED Platinum buildings
- Strategic location
- Freedom to repatriate capital
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Types of Business Licenses
Set up your business in the Masdar City Free Zone and experience the UAE’s perfect blend of opportunity, connectivity, and affordability. Choose from a wide range of business licenses designed to meet your future goals and support sustainable growth in line with your vision.

Commercial License
For businesses involved in wholesale and retail trading, general trading, import and export of goods.

Service License
For businesses involved in management consultancy, software development, and IT services, legal and accounting advisory.

Industrial License
For companies that carry out light manufacturing and are involved in the production and assembly of eco-friendly products.

Freelance License
For individuals who work as independent professionals in fields like web design, translation, and content creation.

Sector-specific License
For companies working in regulated sectors like clean tech, healthcare services, property development, and oil & gas services.
Popular Business Activities
Whether you are a new entrepreneur, an SME, or a large enterprise looking to expand in the region, Masdar City offers a wide range of business activities to suit your goals. With flexible setup options and a supportive ecosystem, Masdar City empowers businesses of all sizes to innovate, grow, and thrive in the UAE’s dynamic market.
Renewable Energy Solutions
Sustainable Development
Education and Training
Consulting Services
Engineering and Design
Information Technology and Telecommunication
Medical Research
Waste Reduction Solution
Clean Technology
Innovation Labs
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