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Federal Legislation establishes ADGM as a Financial Free Zone
Article 121 of the UAE Constitution contemplates the division of legislative jurisdiction between the federation and each Emirate. In 2004, Article 121 was amended in order to extend the legislative jurisdiction of the federation to include regulating the establishment of Financial Free Zones and the scope of exempting such zones from the application of federal legislation.
This Law allows establishing a Financial Free Zone in any Emirate of the UAE, by Federal Decree. It exempts Financial Free Zones and Financial Activities from all Federal civil and commercial laws. However, UAE criminal law still applies.
The Federal Decree established ADGM as a Financial Free Zone.
Implementing Regulations of Federal Law No. (8) of 2004 concerning Financial Free Zones.
The Cabinet Resolution determined the location and area of ADGM.
Amending Cabinet Resolution No (4) of 2013 determining the location and area of ADGM.
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