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SPVs and foundations that demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Registrar they meet the exemption critera, as set out under section 296A(3) of the Companies Regulations 2020 or section 18(2) of the Foundations Regulations 2017, as amended, are not required to appoint a Company Service Provider under the CSP Framework.
If you are unsure of whether your SPV or foundation meets the exemption criteria, you can use our tool on the Guidance and Resources page here.
A body corporate established pursuant to (i) any law or decree issued by His Highness the Rule of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi (including the ADGM Founding Law), or (ii) any Federal Law (other than Federal Law No. 8 of 1984 concerning Commercial Companies, as the same may be amended or re-enacted from time to time).
A body corporate that is a subsidiary undertaking of a body corporate specified in paragraph above.
The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the International Development Association, commonly known as the “World Bank”.
A legal entity currently registered in ADGM holding a current Financial Services Permit issued by ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority.
Legal entities holding a valid license or authorisation, as applicable, issued by UAE Central Bank. For the current list of the financial institutions currently licensed by the UAE Central Bank, please refer here: www.centralbank.ae/en/financial-institutions.
An exempt foundation is a foundation that is able to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Registrar to have substantial resources, experience and personnel in the UAE, and adequate governance policies and procedures. Please refer to the guidance note which provides details of how to demonstrate adequate presence in the UAE.
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