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From Italy to MEASA – your gateway to smarter global growth.

Expand from Italy to MEASA – with KEZAD

Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD) is your strategic launchpad into the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA).

Establish your hub in the UAE and access over 3 billion consumers from one integrated base.

Why KEZAD?

Ample And Reliable Availability of Utilities

Logistics and Market Access

KEZAD’s integrated logistics and warehousing solutions significantly minimise supply chain costs, while its strategic location offers French businesses premium access to high-growth markets across the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia within just a few hours.

Products manufactured within KEZAD also qualify for the coveted “Made in UAE” origin status, which reduces trade barriers, boosts credibility and enhances competitive edge in global trade.

From a single base, French businesses can reach and serve over 50 million consumers across the MEASA region and beyond, making KEZAD an ideal hub for growth and global expansion.

World-class infrastructure

Global economic and business hubs are defined by more than just physical space, but are strategic ecosystems designed for growth. KEZAD’s world-class infrastructure fosters business growth, and combined with sector-specific clusters, it creates ecosystems that drive synergy, operational efficiency and value creation.

KEZAD’s multimodal connectivity further boosts efficiency by enabling seamless logistics and supply chain operations, while reducing costs and advancing time-to-market.

With the added flexibility of business facilities tailored to individual business needs, including serviced land plots, French businesses can scale, innovate, and compete effectively at a global scale.

Fast, Flexible Setup

KEZAD offers a flexible option between Free Zone and Domestic Economic Zone establishments, allowing businesses to align their strategic priorities and growth ambitions.

Businesses operating in the Free Zone benefit from 100% foreign ownership without the need for a local sponsor, while those in the Domestic Economic Zone can also hold full ownership across 1,105 registered commercial and industrial activities. The framework grants investors complete control and the flexibility to define and execute long-term strategies.

KEZAD’s investor-centric approach is further enhanced by a dedicated one-stop shop for all licensing and permits, which consolidates processes and significantly reduces bureaucratic delays.

The integrated framework ensures a swift, efficient, and transparent setup, allowing you to channel capital and focus directly on core business development and long-term growth from day one.

Cost and Tax Advantages

French businesses setting up in KEZAD benefit from significant cost and tax advantages that bolster competitiveness and long-term profitability. Competitive lease rates and low utility costs ensure that operating expenses remain manageable, while policies that allow for the full repatriation of profits provide investors with complete financial flexibility.

Companies operating within the Free Zone enjoy customs duty exemptions on both imports and exports, which supports efficient cross-border trade and supply chain management.

Furthermore, the absence of both corporate and personal income tax creates an attractive fiscal environment that allows businesses to reinvest earnings, expand operations, and maximise overall returns with confidence.

Trade Access

The UAE’s CEPA programme strengthens trade access by providing preferential entry to high-growth markets across the MEASA region. Businesses operating within KEZAD benefit from the bilateral trade agreements, which enhance global competitiveness, enabling companies to expand seamlessly in the GCC region and beyond.

Moreover, French businesses stand to benefit from the UAE–EU CEPA and the GCC–EU Free Trade Agreement, which offer preferential terms that unlock greater export opportunities and foster stronger trade partnerships across and beyond with reduced trade barriers.

Talent and Support

Flexible labour policies empower businesses to scale their workforce seamlessly and meet market demands while ensuring both agility and operational efficiency. French businesses operating within KEZAD benefit from streamlined access to a diverse and highly skilled regional talent pool, supported by efficient visa processing and housing solutions that simplify employee relocation and integration.

Beyond staffing, the ecosystem fosters an environment of collaboration and innovation through active business networking and partnership platforms such as Josoor. The resources not only simplify the process of expanding a team but also create a robust and supportive environment for sustained business growth.

The combination of adaptable workforce policies, accessible talent, and strong community engagement creates an enabling environment for businesses to thrive and expand sustainably.