Free zone · Abu Dhabi

ADGM company setup

Abu Dhabi Global Market is the capital's international financial centre, with its own English common law courts and regulators. We guide you through the right ADGM License for your business, from holding and advisory companies to regulated financial firms.

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Emirate
Abu Dhabi
Location
Al Maryah and Al Reem Islands, Abu Dhabi
Business activities
Financial and non-financial
Ownership
100% foreign
Pricing
On consultation
Why ADGM

Why set up in ADGM

ADGM suits companies that want an internationally recognised legal framework, a respected Abu Dhabi address and access to the capital's investors and institutions.

Non-financial companies such as holding, consulting and technology businesses can be licensed directly, while financial activities are authorised by ADGM's own financial regulator.

What stands out
English common law framework
Its own courts and regulators
Licenses for financial and non-financial activities
A respected Abu Dhabi address
Who it suits

Who ADGM suits

Holding and family companies

Hold assets and investments under a common law structure.

Financial and investment firms

Advisory, fund and investment businesses that need a regulated home.

Technology and consulting

Companies that value a premium address and a clear legal framework.

Pricing

ADGM pricing, tailored to your setup

ADGM costs depend on the License category, the activities and whether they are regulated. We review your plan first, then send you a clear, itemised quote before you commit to anything.

What shapes your ADGM cost
License category

Financial, non-financial or retail, each priced differently.

Regulated activities

Financial activities need authorisation from ADGM's financial regulator.

Office space

A desk or office on Al Maryah or Al Reem Island.

Visas

How many residence visas you need.

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Why Launch My Firm

We handle your ADGM setup. You run your business.

01
We Advise Before We Apply

Before we submit anything, we understand your business — your activities, banking needs, visa requirements, and growth plans. If this free zone is right for you, we move forward with confidence. If another free zone serves you better, we tell you before you commit to anything.

02
Banking Sorted From Day One

We assess your banking profile early, prepare your full documentation, and match you to the right bank for your business type.

03
One Team. Full Process.

Your setup — License, visas, banking, corporate tax registration, and compliance — managed by one advisor from start to finish. No handoffs. No gaps.

04
Support That Does Not Stop at the License

License renewals, annual compliance, and corporate tax filings — handled proactively so your business stays fully operational long after setup is complete.

05
Clear Costs Before You Commit

Before you proceed, you have a complete picture of what it costs — License, visas, office, and ongoing compliance. Everything confirmed upfront.

06
Ongoing Compliance

Tax registration, VAT, accounting, renewals and regulatory updates — managed consistently. Your business stays compliant. You stay focused on running it.

Our process

How your ADGM setup works

Six steps with one team and one point of contact, from the first call to your bank account.

Start with a free consultation
01

Initial consultation

We learn your business: the activity, ownership, target market, visa needs and long-term plans.

02

Structure recommendation

We compare mainland, free zone and offshore for your situation, and tell you which fits and why.

03

Cost and documentation plan

You see the documents, the full cost and the renewal fees before anything is filed.

04

Company registration

Trade name, government approvals and the License application, coordinated by us. You do not chase.

05

Residency and visas

Establishment card, investor and employee visas, and Emirates ID, processed in the right order.

06

Banking support

We prepare your banking profile, choose the right bank for your business and submit a strong application.

Questions

Questions about ADGM

If yours is not here, ask us. We reply with a clear answer for your situation.

Ask us your question
Can a non-financial company set up in ADGM?
Yes. Holding, consulting, technology and many other non-financial companies can be licensed in ADGM.
Which law applies in ADGM?
ADGM applies English common law directly, with its own courts, which many international investors prefer.
Do financial activities need extra approval?
Yes. Regulated financial activities need authorisation from ADGM's financial regulator, which we prepare with you.
One conversation. A complete picture of your ADGM setup.

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