Masdar City

Abu Dhabi · Federal/Emirate Authority · Est. 2009

Masdar City Free Zone is Abu Dhabi's sustainability-focused business hub, prioritizing clean technology, AI, renewable energy, mobility, and life sciences. Packages start from AED 7,000 for zero-visa startup setups, supporting up to 6 visa allocations with moderate banking accessibility. The zone provides energy-efficient office space, R&D testing environments, and startup support programs in Abu Dhabi.

From

AED 7,000

Year 1

Startup Package (No Visa)

AED 7,000

— · None · 0 visas

Renews at AED 7,000

Business One (1 Visa + Flexi Desk Lite)

AED 18,500

— · Flexi Desk · 1 visa

Renews at AED 20,100

Innovation (2 Visa Quota + Flexi Desk)

AED 25,980

— · Flexi Desk · 2 visas

Renews at AED 15,600

Enterprise (3 Visa Quota + Flexi Desk Plus)

AED 45,870

— · Flexi Desk · 3 visas

Renews at AED 31,600

Advisory Estimate

AED 20,100

— · 0 visas

Renews at AED 13,000

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How much does it cost to set up in MCFZ?

The cheapest published package for Masdar City is Startup Package (No Visa) at AED 7,000 for Year 1, renewing at AED 7,000. Costs scale with visa count, office type, and licensed activities.

Is banking easy to set up with a MCFZ licence?

Banking difficulty for MCFZ is rated "Moderate". Known banking partners include First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB), Emirates NBD, Mashreq, Wio Business.

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