ADGM and its three Authorities have issued relevant guidance to communicate and explain the principles that underpin the legal framework, which is based on English Common Law.

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Guidance for applicants

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The guidance for applicants provides information on completing the application to register an entity in ADGM and should be read in conjunction with the relevant legislation. The Guidance Notes do not cover other requirements as set out in the relevant legislation such as contact with the court and other internal obligations that a company will need to consider and carry out.

Permanent Establishment

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Legal Entity Types

pdf

Company Incorporation AND Name

pdf

Partnership LLP

pdf

Partnership

pdf

Incorporation Checklist

pdf

Guidance for registered entities

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The following guidance notes provide information and interpretation on ADGM’s commercial legislation for existing registered entities.

Commercial License Renewal

pdf

Hotels and Tourism Establishments in ADGM

pdf

Event Driven Filings

pdf

Trade Names

pdf

Beneficial Ownership and Control

pdf

Registration of Charges

pdf

Guidance on Applications for Accounts Filing Extensions

pdf

Voluntary Liquidation Guidance

pdf

Onshore Government Authorities Approval Guidelines

Open

The Registration Authority in ADGM is adopting a process that all retail businesses are required to obtain an Abu Dhabi Government Authorities approval prior to operating the businesses.

The list of authorities and the applicable activities