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    Setting up in ADGM Professional Service Providers
    The ultimate platform for unrivalled business opportunities

    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

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    Why set up your Professional Services business in ADGM
    A trusted common law platform, maintained to the highest international regulatory standards and providing you and your clients with the utmost confidence.
    Welcoming businesses from across the breadth of the economy to contribute to Abu Dhabi and the wider region's diverse community.
    ADGM home to a growing community of leading international financial institutions and corporate businesses.
    A strong rule of law through the direct application of English common law, strong judiciary, speed of judgment facilitated by world's first e-Courts, seat of arbitration, and a strong system of enforceability of judgments.
    ADGM is a tax friendly environment, with 0% direct tax, no restrictions on repatriation of profits and access to the UAE's broad Double Tax Treaty network.
    Offering 100% foreign ownership and a flexible tool box of internationally aligned structuring solutions to meet the needs of any business.
    Application process

    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.

    ServiceFeeApplication for reserving a name$200Application for registration of a company/partnership$1,500Issuance of commercial license$4,000Business activity fee$4,000Data protection$300Total$10,000
    Steps to setting up in ADGM

    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.

    Ready to submit your business application, registration or incorporation? Do you want to start or grow your business in ADGM? We have combined everything need to know, including fees, on our Setting up page. And if you are ready to register, we will guide you through the process. Start setting up
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    Guidance Notes

    Branch – Non-Financial Services
    Private Company Limited by Guarantee – Non-Financial Services
    Private Company Limited by Shares – Non-Financial Services
    Public Company Limited by Shares – Non Financial Services
    Application Guide - Non-Financial - Branch
    Application Guide - Non-Financial - Company
    Application Guide - Non-Financial - Partnership
    Application Guide - Non-Financial - Partnership Branch

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    Model Articles - Private Company Limited by Shares
    Model Articles - Private Company Limited by Shares - English/Arabic

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    Resolution Incorporation PLC - Sole Shareholder
    Resolution Incorporation PLC - Multiple Individual Shareholder
    Resolution Incorporation PLC - Corporate Shareholder
    Resolution Incorporation LTD - Sole Shareholder
    Resolution Incorporation LTD - Multiple/Individual Shareholder
    Resolution Incorporation LTD - Corporate Shareholder

    Additional Resources

    Non financial Services and Structures brochure
    ADGM Tax Environment brochure
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