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ADGM company setup, license cost, visas, and benefits

International financial center in Abu Dhabi for finance, fintech, holding, SPVs, and professional services. 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.

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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

AuthorityADGM Registration Authority and FSRA
CountryUnited Arab Emirates
LocationAl Maryah Island and Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi
Official websitewww.adgm.com/business

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Al Maryah Island and Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi

Nearby access: Abu Dhabi city, Zayed International Airport, financial district

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Industries 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

  1. Initial consultation and activity mapping
  2. Authority pre-approval and trade name reservation
  3. Document submission and KYC review
  4. License issuance and facility agreement
  5. 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.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Most standard applications take a few working days to several weeks depending on the authority, activity approvals, documents, and facility type.

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