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.
Our community of business professionals, entrepreneurs, and investors can depend on ADGM to provide timely news and reliable insights.
At ADGM, we offer various support options, including contact details, FAQs, enquiry forms, and a whistleblowing form.
ADGM directly applies English common law, offers a highly efficient tax environment and is home to a full ecosystem of financial institutions, service providers and professional advisors required for the support of treasury operations.
Abu Dhabi, the Capital of the UAE, is a centre of wealth in the region, has an AA sovereign credit rating, some of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds and vast hydrocarbon reserves. Abu Dhabi is central to the world’s fastest growing markets with 60% of global GDP within seven hours travel time, so is an ideal and central location from which to coordinate group financial operations and liquidity management.
ADGM is maintained to the highest international standards and operates under English Common Law with a 50 year 0% corporate tax holiday and access to an extensive network of double tax treaties.
Entities that are either required or that want to have a physical presence, will find a wide range of Grade A office space on Al Maryah & Al Reem Island to choose from. The ADGM team will advise regarding office requirements on a case by case basis.
Other areas of focus in the non-financial sector at ADGM include Professional Services, Family Business, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and Associations
Establishing a presence within the IFC is quick and easy via the ADGM Registration Authority, an independent body with the power to license and register all ADGM entities.
To learn more about the steps involved in establishing a presence and incorporating an entity in ADGM, please read the guidance notes below in conjunction with the relevant legislation.
For Financial Services entities, please contact the FSRA for pre-approval before beginning the application process.
For all other categories of business, follow these simple steps to license and register your entity.
The schedule of fees currently applicable for the services offered by the ADGM Registration Authority can be accessed here.
Create a profile and review the documentation requirements for the online application process.
Fill out the required forms, via the online registry solution and submit the application, required documentation and payment, using a Visa or MasterCard.
Once you have submitted your application, you will be able to view the status from your dashboard on the online registry solution. You will be informed of any changes required on your application (if any) via email, and you will receive a notification following the Registrar’s final decision.
If successful, you will receive a soft copy of your licence via email.
For further questions on Resolution for Incorporation, visit our FAQs
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