Abu Dhabi boasts first-class infrastructure and unparalleled global connectivity, making it a premier international destination. Its exceptional qualities make it an ideal location to live, work, and conduct business.
A financial centre that provides transparency, efficiency, and integrity, through its progressive frameworks, future focused infrastructure, all within a familiar independent legal jurisdiction – ADGM is the perfect platform for success.
ADGM, the centre for a transparent and thriving sustainable finance ecosystem.
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At ADGM, we offer various support options, including contact details, FAQs, enquiry forms, and a whistleblowing form.
Financial services entities looking to set up in ADGM are required to secure approval from the ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority before proceeding with registration.
Applicants are required to fill out the requisite forms and provide all the necessary information required when making an application.
With the information provided, the FSRA Authorisation Team will assess whether the applicants meet the admission requirements, including the following aspects:
- Operational, financial and regulatory track record of the entity and shareholders
- Fitness and propriety of senior management and key appointment holders
- Resources, systems and controls of the entity to ensure proper corporate governance and compliance with all applicable rules and regulations
A thoroughly and accurately completed application as specified in the forms, will expedite this process.
To download all Application Forms click here.
For information on applicable fees click here.
Contact us
Call or meet with one of our FSRA Authorisation Team for an initial discussion on your requirements. In preparation for the meeting, Applicant will need to have a regulatory plan, setting out the planned regulated activities, internal controls and resources to address the related risks.
Submit form
Submit the completed application form, and any documentation required, along with the application fee. For calculation of Fees, click here.
Interviews
Authorisation Team will review your application, follow up on any clarifications, conduct interviews with the Approved Person and fill in any information gaps.
Notification
Applicant will be notified if the application has been approved in principle, subject to conditions.
Acceptance
If Applicant accepts the in principle approval conditions, the Applicant must prepare to satisfy these conditions and proceed with capitalisation and hiring and contacting the ADGM Registration Authority to start the process of Commercial Licence application.
Permission
Once these conditions are met, ADGM will issue the Applicant's Financial Services Permission.
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