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Company Incorporation
Guidance Notes
Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................... 4
Registration Authority Office ................................................................................................................ 4
The Registrar’s main functions under Companies and Commercial Licensing Regulations .................. 4
Opening Hours ....................................................................................................................................... 4
Setting up entity in ADGM ......................................................................................................................... 5
Step 1: Identify Your Business Activities ............................................................................................... 5
A. Financial ..................................................................................................................................... 5
B. Non‐Financial ............................................................................................................................. 5
C. Retail .......................................................................................................................................... 5
D. Special Purpose Vehicle ............................................................................................................. 5
E. Tech Startup .............................................................................................................................. 6
F. Reglab Participants .................................................................................................................... 6
G. Investment Company ................................................................................................................ 6
Step 2: Setting Up .................................................................................................................................. 6
A. Legal Entity Type........................................................................................................................ 6
B. Company Name ......................................................................................................................... 8
C. Articles of Association ............................................................................................................... 9
D. Registered office address ........................................................................................................ 10
E. Authorized signatory ............................................................................................................... 11
F. Directors .................................................................................................................................. 11
G. Company Secretary ................................................................................................................. 11
H. Shares & Shareholders ............................................................................................................ 12
I. Data Protection Contact Person .............................................................................................. 13
J. Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) ............................................................................................ 13
K. Resolution ................................................................................................................................ 17
L. Anti‐Money Laundering ........................................................................................................... 18
M. Fees ...................................................................................................................................... 19
Step 3: Submit the application form ................................................................................................... 20
A. Financial Services Company .................................................................................................... 20
B. Non‐Financial Services Company ............................................................................................ 20
C. Retail Services Company ......................................................................................................... 21
D. Special Purpose Vehicle ........................................................................................................... 21
E. Tech Startup ............................................................................................................................ 21
F. Reglab Participants .................................................................................................................. 22
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G. Investment Company .............................................................................................................. 22
Step 3: Review of Application .............................................................................................................. 23
Step 4: Approval of Application ........................................................................................................... 23
A. Certificate of Incorporation ..................................................................................................... 23
B. Commercial license ................................................................................................................. 23
C. The effects of company’s registration ..................................................................................... 23
Step 5: What’s Next? ........................................................................................................................... 24
A. Additional Approvals required ................................................................................................ 24
B. Registration of Lease ............................................................................................................... 24
C. Visa Services ............................................................................................................................ 25
D. Statutory Filing Requirements ................................................................................................. 25
Disclaimer ................................................................................................................................................ 26
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Introduction
Abu Dhabi Global Market (“ADGM”) was established pursuant to Abu Dhabi Law No. 4 of 2013 as a
financial free zone in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, with its own civil and commercial laws. ADGM will offer
market participants a world‐class legal system and regulatory regime.
This document has been written to guide potential registrants through the process of registration. This
document gives a comprehensive step‐by‐step guide to the practicalities of setting up business in
ADGM, providing greater understanding of what is required from the potential registrants and
highlighting some of the issues to be aware of.
The Registration Authority will do all that it can to ensure that the process of registration is as easy and
as seamless as possible.
Registration Authority Office
The Registration Authority (the “Registrar”) is one of the core pillars of ADGM. The Registrar is an
independent body, which has the powers to license and register the ADGM establishments. The
Registrar’s office is located at 3rd floor, ADGM Building, Abu Dhabi Global Market Square, Al Maryah
Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
The Registrar’s main functions under Companies and Commercial Licensing Regulations
Registration of ADGM establishments
Registration of business names and maintenance of register
Registration of post‐incorporation documentation and event‐driven filings
Registration of changes in business name particulars
Registration of changes in directors, officers, shareholders and share capital
Enforcement, prosecution and strike off, dissolution or restoration of ADGM establishments.
Cancellation of Commercial Licenses, amendment, suspension, etc.
Opening Hours
The Registrar’s office is open from Sunday to Thursday, 9:00am to 3:00pm and may be contacted during
normal working hours at +971 2 3338777 or by email at registration.adgm@adgm.com
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