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  • Registration and Incorporation

    Registration Authority Registration and Incorporation

    The Registration Authority, an independent body which has the powers to license and register ADGM establishments, is one of the core pillars of ADGM. The Registrar’s main functions under Companies and Commercial Licensing Regulations include:

    • Registration of ADGM establishments
    • Registration of business names and maintenance of the public register of companies in ADGM
    • Registration of post-incorporation documentation
    • Registration of changes in business name particulars
    • Registration of changes in directors, officers, shareholders and share capital
    • Enforcement of ADGM companies regulations, Cancellation of Commercial Licences, prosecution and strike off
    • Dissolution or restoration of ADGM establishments
    The Process

    Each business will be required to fill out the required forms online through our ADGM Online Registry Solution. We also support applications through paper based forms however, please be aware that additional fees apply for paper submissions. To learn more about the steps involved in establishing a presence and incorporating a company in ADGM, please read the documents below, or click here to view FAQ’s.

    1 Create brief business plan and review the documentation requirements for the application
    2 Submit application and required documentation to the Registrar via the online system
    3 Provided all information is accurately submitted, the process can be completed within a few days
    Supporting documents

    Company Checklist

    Application Checklists
    The checklists provide a summary of the standard details that you will need to provide as part of your application.
    Branch – Financial Services
    Branch – Non-Financial Services
    Branch – Retail
    Incorporated Cell Company as Investment Company LTD ICC
    Incorporate Protected Cell Company as Investment Company LTD PCC
    Incorporate Close/Open-Ended Investment Company LTD
    Foundation (non-exempt)
    Foundation Continuance (non-exempt)
    Limited Liability Partnership – Financial and Non-Financial
    Private Company Limited by Guarantee – Non-Financial Services
    Private Company Limited by Shares – Financial Services
    Private Company Limited by Shares – Non-Financial Services
    Private Company Limited by Shares – Non-Exempt SPV
    Private Company Limited by Shares – Continuance SPV
    Private Company Limited by Shares – Retail
    Private Company Limited by Shares – Continuance Financial, Non-Financial, Retail excluding SPV
    Checklist Company Set up - Public Company Limited by Shares - Non Financial

    Guidance note

    The guidance notes provide information on completing the application to register an entity and should be read in conjunction with the relevant legislation. It does not cover other requirements as set out in the relevant legislation which includes contact with the court and other internal obligations that a company will need to carry out. Further advice from a specialist professional may be required.
    Application Guide - Non-Financial - Incorporation
    Application Guide - Non-Financial - Branch
    Application Guide - Non-Financial Partnership - Incorporation
    Application Guide - Non-Financial Partnership - Branch
    Application Guide - Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs)
    Application Guide - Associations
    Application Guide - Retail - Incorporation
    Application Guide - Retail

    Forms

    All forms are made available on the ADGM Online Registry Solution.

    Should you require to submit hard copy paper form, please contact the Registration Authority by sending an email to ra@adgm.com

    Please note that filing of forms and supporting documents is accepted by the office of the Registration Authority in good faith without any need for the Registrar to inquire into the veracity and accuracy of every filing received by this office.

    Nominee Arrangement Confirmation
    Nominee Arrangement Confirmation - Role Holder Nominee Company
    Nominee Arrangement Confirmation - Role Holder Nominee Foundation
    Nominee Arrangement Confirmation - Role Holder Nominee Partnership

    Fees

    Schedule of fees
    Templates

    Model Articles

    English Versions
    ADGM Model Articles - Private Company Limited by Shares
    ADGM Model Articles - Private Company Limited by Guarantee
    ADGM Model Articles - Public Companies
    Bilingual Versions (English & Arabic)
    ADGM Model Articles - Private Company Limited by Shares
    ADGM Model Articles - Private Company Limited by Guarantee
    ADGM Model Articles - Public Companies

    Resolutions Templates

    Incorporation / Registration
    Single Individual Shareholder for incorporation of Public Company Limited by Shares
    Multiple Individual Shareholders for incorporation of Public Company Limited by Shares
    Corporate Shareholder to incorporate a Public Company Limited by Shares
    Registration of Branch
    Registration of Branch by Management Board
    Incorporation by Body Corporate*
    Incorporation by Individual**

    Use this template if the company is being incorporated by a body corporate. If the company has more than one shareholder (that is body corporate), each will have to pass the resolution and provide a register of directors or similar evidence of signing authority (that should not be older than three months). This template must be adjusted to indicate that the body corporate will be one of the shareholders/intends to acquire shares.

    ** Use this template if the company is being incorporated by one or more individuals. If the company has more than one shareholder ( that is an individual), amend this template to include all individuals in one resolution.

    Note

    If the company is being incorporated by an individual and body corporate, each will have to pass a separate resolution.

    Annual Requirements

    Confirmation - Updated Documents
    Confirmation - Valid Current Documents

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