Abu Dhabi Global Market
Global Banking Access
ADGM companies are bank-friendly and supported by top-tier UAE and international banks, including fiat and crypto-friendly options.
Separate Legal Personality
An ADGM company is a distinct legal entity, fully separate from its shareholders or members.
No Minimum Capital (for most entities)
There is no minimum share capital requirement for most ADGM company types.
Asset Protection
Strong corporate veil protections and creditor-resistant structuring make ADGM ideal for holding assets, IP, and investments.
Funds & Investment Structures
ADGM is globally recognised for private funds, venture funds, SPVs, family offices, and investment holding structures.
Independent Common Law Courts
ADGM courts operate independently and apply English Common Law directly, offering predictability and global enforceability.
Tax Neutrality
ADGM entities benefit from 0% corporate tax on qualifying income, no personal income tax, no capital gains tax, and no withholding tax (subject to substance and international tax rules).
DAO & Web3 Friendly
ADGM provides one of the most advanced regulatory frameworks for DAOs, token issuers, and digital asset businesses.
English Language
All laws, courts, filings, and documentation operate fully in English.
Private and Public Companies
Entities limited by shares or guarantee, with governance and capital structures defined under ADGM's Companies Regulations.
Holding Companies
Used for asset, investment and group structuring purposes.
Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs)
Purpose-specific structures for asset holding, risk isolation or financing uses, often without operational activity.
Investment and Fund Entities
Structures suitable for asset management, collective investment schemes, and regulated funds.
Family Offices and Foundations
Single family offices and foundation vehicles are supported with tailored approval processes and requirements.
Proprietary Trading, FinTech & Digital Asset Companies
Entities operating in tech, digital assets, and trading sectors under ADGM's progressive legal framework.
Office Address & Substance
All ADGM companies must maintain a registered office address within ADGM's jurisdiction.
Physical presence is mandatory for most entities, except for certain SPVs which may have specific exemptions under ADGM's rules.
Registered office requirements and substance solutions (flex desks, shared offices, full offices) are determined based on entity type and regulatory obligations.
Shareholders & Management
ADGM entities allow flexible governance structures:
Shareholders can be individuals or corporate entities with 100% foreign ownership permitted.
Directors may be one or multiple, including natural persons or corporates as allowed by entity type.
Board-managed or shareholder-managed structures are supported, with directors responsible for fiduciary duties under ADGM Companies Regulations.
There are no nationality or residency restrictions for shareholders or directors unless specifically required by the activity or licensing regime.
Accounting & Audit
ADGM entities must keep adequate accounting records in line with International Accounting Standards (IAS).
Annual accounts and director reports may be required depending on company size and structure:
Small companies (turnover ≤ USD 13.5M and under 35 employees) must file a balance sheet.
Medium and larger companies are generally required to file audited accounts and director reports.
Branches and foundations maintain records but have distinct filing obligations.
Annual Compliance
ADGM companies must comply with ongoing obligations, including:
1. Annual renewal and licensing filings through the ADGM Registration Authority.
Economic substance and regulatory obligations, where applicable based on entity activities.
AML/KYC and Anti–Terror Financing (CFT) regulations, supported by ADGM's compliance framework.
These compliance requirements are handled end-to-end via the online registry system.
Capital Requirements
Most ADGM entities do not have a statutory minimum authorised capital requirement, though certain regulated or financial services entities may require minimum capital as per FSRA or specific rules.
This flexibility allows startups, funds, and holding companies to incorporate without traditional capital thresholds.
Time Required for Registration
ADGM company incorporation is typically completed within a few business days once all documents and regulatory requirements are met and submitted via the ADGM Online Registry Solution.
Documentation often includes business plan, Articles of Association, directors & shareholders details, address information, and compliance evidence.
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