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Being granted an ADGM Company Service Provider (CSP) Licence enables CSPs to be appointed to provide company services (e.g. company formation, registered office address and company filing services) to non-exempt SPVs and foundations, under ADGM’s CSP Framework.
To obtain a CSP Licence, entities must apply for and be granted approval from the ADGM Registration Authority to undertake the business activity “7025 – Company Service Provider”.
The CSP Framework contains a comprehensive range of requirements for CSPs with the aim of ensuring the provision of high-quality company services in the ADGM. To be granted and maintain a CSP Licence, a firm must have adequate financial, human and technical resources, systems and controls and staff physical presence in the ADGM.
The licensing requirements under the CSP Framework include but are not limited to:
Applicants for a CSP licence must establish a legal person in the ADGM and apply for a commercial licence to conduct controlled activity “7025 - Company Service Provider”.
All applicants must:
The RA has received feedback from the CSP community around the challenges to obtaining cover that would satisfy the requirement for a minimum ‘run off’ period of 6 years as per Condition 3, Schedule 1, Commercial Licensing Regulations (Conditions of Licence and Branch Registration) Rules 2023.
The RA understands the challenges faced and is engaging with the CSP community as well as insurers in the region. To that end, and until further notice, the RA will accept insurance cover which includes ‘run off’ period cover for a period of 12 months as opposed to 6 years.
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