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    Registration Authority Circulars
    Registration Authority Circulars

    Circular no (02) of 2025
    Effective date 30 April 2025
    Whistleblower arrangements reminder

    Circular no (01) of 2025
    Effective date 27 February 2025
    Kiosk Sales Staff Conduct.pdf

    Circular no (04) of 2024
    Effective date 20 November 2024
    Requirement to display The Galleria guest feedback QR code

    Circular no (03) of 2024
    Effective date 17 October 2024
    UAE’s Economic Substance Regulations – Important Update

    Circular no (01) of 2024
    Effective date 19 February 2024
    Requirement to enrol UAE or GCC Nationals in relevant UAE pension scheme

    Circular no (02) of 2024
    Effective date 14 August 2024
    Requirement to obtain and maintain Work Permits and Temporary Work Permits

    Circular no (01) of 2023
    Effective date 12 April 2023
    Penalties for late filing of annual accounts

    Circular no (01) of 2022
    Effective date 03 March 2022
    Status : Replaced by RA Circular No. 2 of 2022
    Preventative measures for events, tourism attractions, and social events

    Circular no (02) of 2022
    Effective date 18 March 2022
    Status : Superseded by RA Circular No.6 of 2022
    Preventative measures for events, tourism attractions and social events (updated)

    Circular no (03) of 2022
    Effective date 14 May 2022
    Status : Superseded by RA Circular No.6 of 2022
    Preventative measures for hotels and tourism establishments (updated)

    Circular no (04) of 2022
    Effective date 14 May 2022
    Status : Replaced by RA Circular No. 5 of 2022
    Requirements for hotels and tourism establishments during the mourning period

    Circular no (05) of 2022
    Effective date 18 May 2022
    Status : NA
    Requirements for hotels and tourism establishments during the mourning period (updated)

    Circular no (06) of 2022
    Effective date 28 September 2022
    Status : Replaced by RA Circular No.7 of 2022
    Updated COVID-19 preventative and precautionary measures for all ADGM licensed entities on Al Maryah Island.

    Circular no (07) of 2022
    Effective date 07 November 2022
    Status : In force
    Updated COVID-19 preventative and precautionary measures for all ADGM licensed entities on Al Maryah Island.

    Circular no (1) of 2021
    Effective date 04 January 2021
    Status : In force
    Economic Substance Update – Filing Deadline Extension

    Circular no (2) of 2021
    Effective date 04 January 2021
    Status : Replaced by RA Circular no.3 of 2021
    Serving of Shisha in ADGM

    Circular no (3) of 2021
    Effective date 17 January 2021
    Status : Superseded by RA Circular No.6 of 2022
    Serving of regular and single-use Shisha in ADGM

    Circular no (4) of 2021
    Effective date 26 January 2021
    Status : Replaced by RA Circular No. 12 of 2021
    Covid-19 testing of staff of selected activities and vaccinations

    Circular no (5) of 2021
    Effective date 05 February 2021
    Status : Replaced by RA Circular No. 11 of 2021
    Shopping mall and retail store operating requirements - capacity restriction updates

    Circular no (6) of 2021
    Effective date 05 February 2021
    Status : Replaced by RA Circular No. 9 of 2021
    Cinema operating requirements in ADGM

    Circular no (7) of 2021
    Effective date 09 February 2021
    Status : Replaced by RA Circular No. 18 of 2021
    Health and safety requirements in parks on Al Maryah Island

    Circular no (8) of 2021
    Effective date 28 February 2021
    Status : In force
    Obligation to obtain and maintain Temporary Work Permits for non-employees

    Circular no (9) of 2021
    Effective date 08 March 2021
    Status : Superseded by RA Circular No.6 of 2022
    Updated cinema operating requirements in ADGM

    Circular no (10) of 2021
    Effective date 10 March 2021
    Status : Superseded by RA Circular No. 21 of 2021
    Updated restrictions on events in Al Maryah Island

    Circular no (11) of 2021
    Effective date 08 June 2021
    Status : Replaced by RA Circular No. 16 of 2021
    Mall Operating Requirements - Family seating update

    Circular no (12) of 2021
    Effective date 08 June 2021
    Status : Superseded by RA Circular No.6 of 2022
    COVID 19 testing of staff of selected activities and vaccination update

    Circular no (13) of 2021
    Effective date 13 June 2021
    Status : Replaced by Circular no.22 of 2021
    Health and Safety Requirements for Offices Updated

    Circular no (14) of 2021
    Effective date 14 June 2021
    Status : Replaced by RA Circular No. 21 of 2021
    Green Pass Using Alhosn App

    Circular no (15) of 2021
    Effective date 29 June 2021
    Status : Replaced by RA Circular No. 19 of 2021
    Procedural requirements for retail businesses when a staff member tests positive for COVID19

    Circular no (16) of 2021
    Effective date 19 July 2021
    Status : Replaced by RA Circular No. 20 of 2021
    Food and beverage establishment capacity reduction

    Circular no (17) of 2021
    Effective date 19 July 2021
    Status : Superseded by RA Circular No.6 of 2022
    Entertainment centre capacity reduction

    Circular no (18) of 2021
    Effective date 19 July 2021
    Status : Superseded by RA Circular No.6 of 2022
    Parks capacity reduction

    Circular no (19) of 2021
    Effective date 22 July 2021
    Status : Superseded by RA Circular No.6 of 2022
    Requirements when retail staff test positive for COVID19 – quarantine period update

    Circular no (20) of 2021
    Effective date 15 August 2021
    Status : Replaced by RA Circular No.25 of 2021
    Mall operating requirements – staff entrances update

    Circular no (21) of 2021
    Effective date 20 August 2021
    Status : Replaced by RA Circular No.23 of 2021
    Updated preventative measures and operating capacities

    Circular no (22) of 2021
    Effective date 02 September 2021
    Status : Replaced by Circular No.24 of 2021
    Health and safety requirements for offices – Abu Dhabi Government entity update

    Circular no (23) of 2021
    Effective date 07 September 2021
    Status : Replaced by RA Circular No. 26 of 2021
    Updated options for access to malls and other public areas

    Circular no (24) of 2021
    Effective date 14 September 2021
    Status : Superseded by RA Circular No.6 of 2022
    Health and safety requirements for offices – capacity update

    Circular no (25) of 2021
    Effective date 14 September 2021
    Status : Superseded by RA Circular No.6 of 2022
    Mall Operating Requirements – age restriction removal

    Circular no (26) of 2021
    Effective date 30 November 2021
    Status : Replaced by RA Circulars No. 27 and No. 28 of 2021
    Updated events access measures

    Circular no (27) of 2021
    Effective date 30 November 2021
    Status : Superseded by RA Circular No.6 of 2022
    Access Requirements and Operating Capacities

    Circular no (28) of 2021
    Effective date 14 June 2021
    Status : Replaced by RA Circular No. 29 of 2021
    Preventative Measures for Events & Exhibitions

    Circular no (29) of 2021
    Effective date 29 December 2021
    Status : Replaced by RA Circular No. 01 of 2022
    Preventative measures for events, exhibitions and social events

    Circular no (30) of 2021
    Effective date 31 December 2021
    Status : NA
    Requirements for New Years’ Eve events

    Circular no (1) of 2020: Mourning Announcement
    Effective date 12 January 2020
    Status : N/A
    Mourning Announcement

    Circular no (2) of 2020
    Effective date 09 March 2020
    Status : In force
    Obligations of ADGM registered entities in relation to health and safety measures and prevention of diseases

    Circular no (3) of 2020
    Effective date 09 March 2020
    Status : Replaced by RA Circular No. 16 of 2020
    Temporary restriction on face to face classes for education and training providers

    Circular no (4) of 2020
    Effective date 11 March 2020
    Status : Replaced by RA Circular No. 2 of 2021
    Ban on Serving Shisha

    Circular no (4) of 2020
    Effective date 11 March 2020
    Status : Replaced by RA Circular No. 2 of 2021
    Ban on Serving Shisha

    Circular no (5) of 2020
    Effective date 12 March 2020
    Status : Replaced by RA Circulars No. 6 and No. 20
    Events Restriction - Hotels and Tourism Establishments

    Circular no (6) of 2020
    Effective date 15 March 2020
    Status : Replaced by RA Circular No. 20 of 2020
    Temporary Restriction on Events in Al Maryah Island

    Circular no (7) of 2020
    Effective date 14 March 2020
    Status : Replaced by RA Circular No. 12 of 2020
    Temporary suspension on cinema and electronic and entertainment venue activities in Al Maryah Island

    Circular no (8) of 2020
    Effective date 17 March 2020
    Status : Replaced by RA Circular No. 17 of 2020
    Temporary closure of Mosques and Prayer Rooms

    Circular no (9) of 2020
    Effective date 18 March 2020
    Status : Replaced by RA Circular No. 35 of 2020
    Health and Safety Obligations on ADGM Licensed Food Establishments

    Circular no (10) of 2020
    Effective date 19 March 2020
    Status : Replaced by RA Circular No. 11 of 2020
    Suspension of spas, lounges and entertainment facilities

    Circular no (11) of 2020
    Effective date 22 March 2020
    Status : Replaced by RA Circulars No. 33, No. 36 and No. 37 of 2020
    Temporary precautionary restrictions concerning hotels, restaurants, grocery stores and parks

    Circular no (12) of 2020
    Effective date 25 March 2020
    Status : Replaced by RA Circular No. 19, No. 35 and No. 36 of 2020
    Suspension of shopping malls and other precautionary requirements

    Circular no (13) of 2020
    Effective date 28 March 2020
    Status : Replaced by RA Circular No. 36 of 2020
    Temporary suspension of dining in hotel restaurants and cafes

    Circular no (14) of 2020
    Effective date 29 March 2020
    Status : Replaced by RA Circular No. 27 of 2020
    Maximum proportion of staff working in office

    Circular no (15) of 2020
    Effective date 05 April 2020
    Status : Replaced by RA Circular No. 39 of 2020
    Temporary suspension of valet parking

    Circular no (16) of 2020
    Effective date 05 April 2020
    Status : Replaced by RA Circular No. 38 of 2020
    Health and safety requirements for education and training providers

    Circular no (17) of 2020
    Effective date 14 April 2020
    Status : Replaced by Circular No. 32 of 2020
    Continuation of temporary closure of prayer rooms

    Circular no (18) of 2020
    Effective date 22 April 2020
    Status : Expired
    Working hours in the ADGM during the Holy month of Ramadan

    Circular no (19) of 2020
    Effective date 27 April 2020
    Status : Replaced by RA Circular No. 21 of 2020
    Mall reopening and operating requirements

    Circular no (20) of 2020
    Effective date 27 April 2020
    Status : Replaced by RA Circular No.10 of 2021
    Continuation of restriction on any events in Al Maryah Island

    Circular no (21) of 2020
    Effective date 06 May 2020
    Status : Replaced by RA Circular No. 23 of 2020
    Mall Operating Requirements Updated

    Circular no (22) of 2020
    Effective date 14 May 2020
    Status : In force
    ADGM Economic Substance Awareness

    Circular no (23) of 2020
    Effective date 20 May 2020
    Status : Replaced by RA Circular No. 24 of 2020
    Mall operating requirements updated

    Circular no (24) of 2020
    Effective date 22 May 2020
    Status : Replaced by RA Circular No. 25 of 2020
    Mall operating requirements updated

    Circular no (25) of 2020
    Effective date 30 May 2020
    Status : Replaced by RA Circular No. 26 of 2020
    Mall operating requirements updated - timing and refunds / exchanges

    Circular no (26) of 2020
    Effective date 02 June 2020
    Status : Replaced by RA Circular No. 29 of 2020
    Mall operating requirements updated - capacity

    Circular no (27) of 2020
    Effective date 10 June 2020
    Status : Replaced by Circular No. 31 of 2020
    Health and safety requirements for offices - updated

    Circular no (28) of 2020
    Effective date 18 June 2020
    Status : In force
    ADGM Economic Substance Annual Notification

    Circular no (29) of 2020
    Effective date 18 June 2020
    Status : Replaced by RA Circular No. 30 of 2020
    Mall operating requirements updated

    Circular no (30) of 2020
    Effective date 29 July 2020
    Status : Replaced by RA Circular No. 33 of 2020
    : Mall operating requirements updated - including capacity, children and fitting rooms.

    Circular no (31) of 2020
    Effective date 11 August 2020
    Status : Replaced by RA Circular No. 13 of 2021
    Health & Safety Requirements for Offices Updated

    Circular no (32) of 2020
    Effective date 11 August 2020
    Status : Superseded by RA Circular No.6 of 2022
    Reopening of Prayer Rooms

    Circular no (33) of 2020
    Effective date 09 September 2020
    Status : Replaced by RA Circular No. 41
    Mall operating requirements updated - cinemas, valet, social distancing in supermarkets

    Circular no (34) of 2020
    Effective date 17 August 2020
    Status : Replaced by RA Circular No.6 of 2021
    Operating requirements for cinemas

    Circular no (35) of 2020
    Effective date 09 September 2020
    Status : In force
    Licensed food establishments - health and safety requirements updated

    Circular no (36) of 2020
    Effective date 09 September 2020
    Status : In force
    Hotels and tourism establishments - health and safety requirements updated

    Circular no (37) of 2020
    Effective date 09 September 2020
    Status : Replaced by RA Circular No.7 2021
    Parks - health and safety precautionary measures updated

    Circular no (38) of 2020
    Effective date 09 September 2020
    Status : In force
    Education and training providers - health and safety precautionary measures updated

    Circular no (39) of 2020
    Effective date 09 September 2020
    Status : Superseded by RA Circular No.6 of 2022
    Valet parking services - health and safety precautionary measures updated

    Circular no (40) of 2020
    Effective date 24 September 2020
    Status : Replaced by RA Circular No. 17 of 2021
    Operating Requirements for Entertainment, Electronic Games and Children’s Play Venues Updates

    Circular no (41) of 2020
    Effective date 24 September 2020
    Status : Replaced by RA Circular No. 5 of 2021
    Cinema and valet restrictions removed and supermarket queues updates

    Circular no (42) of 2020
    Effective date 28 October 2020
    Status : In force
    Economic Substance update – Filing requirements and deadlines

    Circular no (43) of 2020
    Effective date 20 December 2020
    ESR Filing Portal Go Live

    Circular No. 1 Issue date 14 January 2019
    Statistics Centre of Abu Dhabi (SCAD) survey of free zone companies for 2017

    Circular No. 2 Issue date 21 February 2019
    Value Added Tax (VAT) Registration Compliance

    Circular No. 3 Issue date 01 April 2019
    On the occasion of Isra'a and Mira'j - 3rd April 2019

    Circular No. 4 Issue date 22 May 2019
    ADGM Beneficial Ownership and Control Requirements - 22 May 2019

    Circular No. 5 Issue Date 03 July 2019
    Mourning Announcement

    Circular No. 6 Issue date 06 August 2019
    On the Occasion of Waqfat Arafa - 10th August 2019

    Circular No. 7 Issue date 31 August 2019
    On the occaion of the Islamic New Year 31st August 2019

    Circular No. 8 Issue date 06 November 2019
    On the Occasion of the Birth of Prophet Mohammed - 9th November 2019

    Circular No. 1 Issue date 28 January 2018
    Condolences to His Highness, Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the U.A.E

    Circular No. 2 Issue date 03 April 2018
    Hotel and Tourism Establishments Permitted Operating Hours

    Circular No. 3 Issue date 04 April 2018
    lsra'a and Mira'j Requirements

    Circular No. 4 Issue date 05 July 2018
    Value Added Tax ("VAT") Registration Compliance

    Circular No. 5 Issue date 16 August 2018
    Operating requirements on the Occasion of Arafat Day

    Circular No. 6 Issue date 06 September 2018
    Operating requirements on the Occasion of the Islamic New Year, 11 Sept 2018

    Circular No. 7 Issue date 19 November 2018
    Operating requirements on the Occassion of the Birth of Prophet Mohammed, 20 Nov 2018

    Issue date 03 May 2018
    Operating Guidelines for the Holy Month of Ramadan

    Circular No. 1 Issue date 20 April 2017
    Operational requirements on the Occasion of Isra & Mi'raj April 2017

    Circular No. 2 Issue date 05 May 2017
    CCTV requirements for Tourism Restaurants

    Circular No. 3 Issue date 24 May 2017
    Operational requirements for the Holy Month of Ramadan

    Circular No. 4 Issue date 20 June 2017
    Event and Exhibition Permit Requirements

    Circular No. 5 Issue date 26 November 2017
    Adherence to ADTCA Standards

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