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Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) are passive holding companies established for the purpose of isolating financial and legal risk by ring-fencing certain assets and liabilities.
The SPV regime at ADGM is designed to be flexible, robust, simple and efficient, benchmarked against leading alternatives around the world. We offer a quick, easy to use and fully digital registration process, with straightforward reporting requirements and transparent pricing.
It is a requirement that all ADGM SPVs demonstrate an appropriate connection or ‘nexus’ to ADGM, the UAE and/or the GCC Region. For more information, please refer ADGM's Guidance Note for Special Purpose Vehicles.
Catering to the needs of a broad range of business types, uses and industry sectors, our SPV regime is adopted by businesses, individuals, and the advisory community for a wide variety of purposes. SPVs cannot be used to conduct operational business or hire staff.
Restricted Scope Companies are also available for certain categories of clients which allow for limited disclosure on the public register.
Please note that pursuant to the new provisions of ADGM Companies Regulations, in order to incorporate a non-exempt SPV in ADGM on or after 12 July 2021, a Company Service Provider must be appointed.
Therefore, please note, should the review process of this SPV continues beyond 12 July 2021, the applicant will be required to appoint one of ADGM registered Company Service Provider listed here.
Should this SPV be incorporated prior to 12 July 2021, the appointment of ADGM registered Company Service Provider will have to occur at the time of its next Commercial Licence renewal date or the end of 12 months from 12 July 2021, whichever is earlier.
If you need to confirm whether your application would be considered exempt or non-exempt from this rule please visit the CSP page and use the guidance tool here.
Establishing a presence as a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) and all other non-operational entities within the IFC is quick and easy via the ADGM Registration Authority (RA), an independent body with the power to licence 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.
Registration fees: Fees for registration and incorporation are in US dollars. The registration fees to establish an SPV in ADGM are as follows.
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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