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
Supporting documents
Company Checklist
Guidance note
Forms
Fees
Templates
Model Articles
Resolutions Templates
Annual Requirements
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