Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) is a world-leading financial centre located in the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. It offers a wide range of financial services, including asset management, private banking, Islamic finance, capital raising, and a secure, regulated environment for global business.
The ADGM was established in 2013 to strengthen Abu Dhabi’s position as a global business hub. With a powerful combination of world-class infrastructure and a supportive legal and regulatory framework, ADGM is a trusted partner for businesses seeking to grow and succeed.
Responsible for the regulation and supervision of financial services within and from the ADGM.
Responsible for the registration of companies, partnerships and other business structures incorporated in the ADGM.
Responsible for the administration of justice in the ADGM.
With a diverse and dynamic market, setting up a business in ADGM can provide local and foreign entrepreneurs various benefits and incentives. Here are some of the following:
ADGM offers flexible visa packages to businesses and professionals interested in establishing a presence in the UAE. These give companies and individuals the opportunity to obtain a business license, residency visa and other necessary permits.
The final requirements and costs to setting up your business in ADGM will depend on various factors, including the nature of your business, office space, and the number of employees you need for your company. This is where the business experts of Creative Zone can help you.
Creative Zone offers a flexible payment method package of tailored business solutions to help you incorporate your company in the UAE. Here is the standard business package of Creative Zone:
DED Fees
Convert your transactions into easy and affordable monthly instalments with our selected range of banking partners. Spend a minimum of AED 1,000 on your credit card issued from any of our participating banks and repay in easy instalments over a period of 12 months.
*General terms and conditions from the banks will be applicable.
Activities under financial business:
An SPV under the Abu Dhabi Global Market is created to manage investments or other assets on behalf of its investors or beneficiaries.
The key advantage of an SPV is that it separates legal personality, which means that SPV creditors are not attached to the assets of the SPV’s shareholders or any of its sister companies.
A branch office is an extension of a company outside the UAE. Branch offices may be established by companies that want to expand their operations into the ADGM .
This type of company is owned and operated by a single individual. He or she is solely liable for the debts and obligations of the company.
A partnership is a type of company where two or more individuals or entities come together to conduct a business activity.
Partnerships can be formed under general partnerships or limited partnerships.
Partners under general partnerships are equally liable for the obligations and debts of the company, while partners under limited partnerships have limited liability for the company.
An LLC is the most common business structure in Abu Dhabi, especially for foreign entrepreneurs.
Having an LLC will protect owners from personal responsibility for the debts or liabilities of the company.
An MOA is one of the most important documents for setting up a company in the UAE.
Your company’s MOA should be attested and contain details regarding the company’s shareholders, policies, purpose, and mode of business operations.
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