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The ADGM Registration Authority (the “RA”) has issued a consultation paper to explain and seek public feedback on proposed amendments to the Commercial Licensing Regulations across the Controlled Activities Rules, the Conditions of Licence and Branch Registration Rules, as well as the Fees Rules.

The purpose of these amendments is to protect business centre tenants and support continuity of their premises and registered office arrangements.

The proposed amendments are intended to make the activity of providing business centre services a controlled activity and establish specific conditions of licence for applicants and licensed business centre service providers.

This consultation paper is of interest to existing and prospective business centre operators and users, company service providers, and other stakeholders who may be affected by the proposed framework.

The key features of the RA’s proposals are as follows:

• The designation of providing business centre services as a controlled activity;
• Public liability insurance, clear pricing disclosures and limits on the term of client agreements;
• Notification, wind-down and contingency planning requirements, together with minimum regulatory capital; and
• Regulatory principles and a prohibition on accepting or distributing cash above the prescribed threshold.

To view the Consultation Paper, please click here:
Consultation Paper No. 7 of 2026 – Proposal to Introduce a Regulatory Framework for Business Centres

The consultation period will close on 6 November 2026.