Abu Dhabi boasts first-class infrastructure and unparalleled global connectivity, making it a premier international destination. Its exceptional qualities make it an ideal location to live, work, and conduct business.
A financial centre that provides transparency, efficiency, and integrity, through its progressive frameworks, future focused infrastructure, all within a familiar independent legal jurisdiction – ADGM is the perfect platform for success.
ADGM, the centre for a transparent and thriving sustainable finance ecosystem.
Our community of business professionals, entrepreneurs, and investors can depend on ADGM to provide timely news and reliable insights.
At ADGM, we offer various support options, including contact details, FAQs, enquiry forms, and a whistleblowing form.
ADGM offers the perfect platform for professional services entities to access the multitude of opportunities emanating from the fast pace of growth of Abu Dhabi, the UAE, and the wider MENA region.
As a broad based International Financial Centre, ADGM allows for the full range of professional adviser services with over 150 entities already registered and active in ADGM. They serve the growing financial services community and a wide range of government and private sector clients across UAE and the surrounding markets. These include legal, accounting, consulting, human resources, information technology and training, among others.
Entities that are either required or that want to have a physical presence, will find a wide range of Grade A office space on Al Maryah & Al Reem Island to choose from. The ADGM team will advise regarding office requirements on a case by case basis.
Other areas of focus in the non-financial sector at ADGM include Corporate, Family Business, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and Associations
Establishing a presence within the IFC is quick and easy via the ADGM Registration Authority, an independent body with the power to license and register all ADGM entities.
To learn more about the steps involved in establishing a presence and incorporating an entity in ADGM, please read the guidance notes below in conjunction with the relevant legislation.
For Financial Services entities, please contact the FSRA for pre-approval before beginning the application process.
For all other categories of business, follow these simple steps to license and register your entity.
Registration fees: Fees for registration and incorporation are in US dollars. The registration fees to establish a corporate business in ADGM are as follows.
Create a profile and review the documentation requirements for the online application process.
Fill out the required forms, via the online registry solution and submit the application, required documentation and payment, using a Visa or MasterCard.
Once you have submitted your application, you will be able to view the status from your dashboard on the online registry solution. You will be informed of any changes required on your application (if any) via email, and you will receive a notification following the Registrar’s final decision.
If successful, you will receive a soft copy of your licence via email.
For further questions on Resolution for Incorporation, visit our FAQs
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