# Cheapest free zones in Abu Dhabi for a founder with one residence visa (October 2026)

> KEZAD publishes the lowest package for a founder with one residence visa in Abu Dhabi: AED 9,450 for year 1 (1 Year Free Zone Business Package - 1 Visa (VAT included)), followed by ADAFZ (AED 12,000) and MCFZ (AED 17,500). 3 of 4 zones publish a package that fits.

Ranked by the year-1 price of each zone's closest published package for this set-up: one founder with one residence visa, flexi-desk or virtual office. Packages with stated conditions, ended offers, freelance permits and financial centres (DIFC, ADGM) are left out. The order reflects published figures only; it is not a recommendation to choose any zone.

| # | Zone | Emirate | Package | Year 1 | Renews at | Visa quota | Checked | Source |
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| 1 | [KEZAD](https://freezoneguide.com/uae/abu-dhabi/kezad) | Abu Dhabi | 1 Year Free Zone Business Package - 1 Visa (VAT included) | AED 9,450 | Not published | 1 | 2026-10-24 | https://www.kezadgroup.com/business-facilities/free-zone-business-setup-solutions/ |
| 2 | [ADAFZ](https://freezoneguide.com/uae/abu-dhabi/adafz) | Abu Dhabi | Startup Pro | AED 12,000 | Not published | 1 | 2026-10-24 | https://www.adafz.ae/en/startup |
| 3 | [MCFZ](https://freezoneguide.com/uae/abu-dhabi/masdar-city) | Abu Dhabi | Business One Package | AED 17,500 | Not published | 1 | 2026-10-24 | https://masdarcityfreezone.com/explore/license-and-registration |

No fitting package published: [twofour54](https://freezoneguide.com/uae/abu-dhabi/twofour54).

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Source: FreezoneGuide (https://freezoneguide.com/). AED, as published by each zone on its official channels. Information collected from free-zone authorities and UAE government sources on the dates shown. Fees and rules change; the zone's current schedule prevails. Not legal, tax or financial advice.