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Guidance, Templates and Policy Statements
ADGM and its three Authorities have issued relevant guidance to communicate and explain the principles that underpin the legal framework, which is based on English Common Law.
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Guidance for applicants
The guidance for applicants provides information on completing the application to register an entity in ADGM and should be read in conjunction with the relevant legislation. The Guidance Notes do not cover other requirements as set out in the relevant legislation such as contact with the court and other internal obligations that a company will need to consider and carry out.
Guidance for registered entities
The following guidance notes provide information and interpretation on ADGM’s commercial legislation for existing registered entities.
Onshore Government Authorities Approval Guidelines
The Registration Authority in ADGM is adopting a process that all retail businesses are required to obtain an Abu Dhabi Government Authorities approval prior to operating the businesses.
Resolution Templates
Find below a variety of Resolutions templates that can be used to support your application. Please note that the Resolutions templates are drafted in the proposed format but can be modified according to your particular requirements. You may choose to use the Resolutions templates in their present form or modify them according to your particular requirements. The Resolutions templates do not constitute legal advice or opinion of any kind.
Registry Templates
Below are a variety of Registry Templates. You may choose to use these templates in their present form or modify them according to your particular requirements.
Kindly note that these have been issued by the Registration Authority as guidance only and we do not take any responsibility for any losses or liabilities that may arise from the use of these templates.
Decision Procedures, Disqualification and Enforcement Manual
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