ADGM free zone overview
ADGM is Abu Dhabi's international financial center with an independent legal and regulatory framework. It is suitable for financial services, fintech, asset management, holding structures, foundations, SPVs, family offices, and professional services that require a sophisticated jurisdiction.
Official authority details
Location map
Nearby access: Abu Dhabi city, Zayed International Airport, financial district
Open map searchIndustries supported
- Financial services
- Fintech
- Funds
- Holding companies
- Family offices
- Professional services
Business activities
- Asset management
- Fintech
- SPV holding
- Consultancy
- Retail
- Financial services subject to FSRA approval
License types
- Financial
- Non-financial
- Retail
- SPV
- Foundation
Visa eligibility
Depends on office and employment needs
Office solutions
Registered office, serviced offices, and commercial space on Al Maryah and Al Reem islands
Warehousing options
Not applicable for warehousing
Company setup process
- Initial consultation and activity mapping
- Authority pre-approval and trade name reservation
- Document submission and KYC review
- License issuance and facility agreement
- Establishment card, visas, banking, and tax registrations
Required documents
- Passport copy for each shareholder and manager
- Passport-size photo and contact details
- Proposed trade name and business activity list
- Proof of address or residence visa page where applicable
- Corporate documents for company shareholders
- Business plan for regulated, industrial, logistics, or financial activities
Setup timelines
1 to 8+ weeks depending on regulated status is a practical planning range. Regulated, industrial, financial, or customs-heavy activities can take longer.
Approximate pricing
AED 20,000 to AED 100,000+ depending on structure and regulation. Pricing changes by license duration, visas, facility, activity approvals, establishment card, immigration, medical, Emirates ID or local equivalents, and authority promotions.
Advantages
- Independent legal framework
- High financial-sector credibility
- SPV and holding options
- Strong regulatory ecosystem
- Prestigious Abu Dhabi address
Disadvantages
- More complex for regulated activity
- Higher compliance expectations
- Not a trade or warehouse jurisdiction
Nearby airports and ports
Abu Dhabi city, Zayed International Airport, financial district
Contact information
For direct authority information, visit ADGM official website. For advisory, call +919349511444 or use WhatsApp.