Registration and Incorporation
The Registration Authority, an independent body which has the powers to license and register ADGM establishments, is one of the core pillars of ADGM. The Registrar’s main functions under Companies and Commercial Licensing Regulations include:
Registration of ADGM establishments
Registration of business names and maintenance of the public register of companies in ADGM
Registration of post-incorporation documentation
Registration of changes in business name particulars
Registration of changes in directors, officers, shareholders and share capital
Enforcement of ADGM companies regulations, Cancellation of Commercial Licences, prosecution and strike off
Dissolution or restoration of ADGM establishments
The Process
Each business will be required to fill out the required forms online through our ADGM Online Registry Solution. We also support applications through paper based forms however, please be aware that additional fees apply for paper submissions. To learn more about the steps involved in establishing a presence and incorporating a company in ADGM, please read the documents below, or click here to view FAQ’s.
Getting started
Create brief business plan and review the documentation requirements for the application
Submit application
Submit application and required documentation to the Registrar via the online system
Complete
Provided all information is accurately submitted, the process can be completed within a few days
Guidance Notes
The guidance notes provide information on completing the application to register an entity and should be read in conjunction with the relevant legislation. It does not cover other requirements as set out in the relevant legislation which includes contact with the court and other internal obligations that a company will need to carry out. Further advice from a specialist professional may be required.
Supporting documents and templates
Please refer to the section below for supporting documents such as Model Articles and Board Resolution templates.
Fees
The schedule of fees can be located hereForms
All forms are made available on the ADGM Online Registry Solution.
Should you require to submit hard copy paper form, please contact the Registration Authority by sending an email to ra@adgm.com
Please note that filing of forms and supporting documents is accepted by the office of the Registration Authority in good faith without any need for the Registrar to inquire into the veracity and accuracy of every filing received by this office.
Templates
Model Articles
Resolutions Templates
Annual Requirements
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