Set up in ADGM, from AED 35,000/year (indicative)
Abu Dhabi Global Market is Abu Dhabi's international financial centre, built on English common law with its own courts and regulator. If you are running financial services, asset management or a tech venture that needs a credible, internationally recognised base, an ADGM licence is one of the strongest addresses in the region, and we handle the whole setup for you, from structure to bank introductions.
Setup starts from AED 35,000 per year (indicative). Your exact figure depends on your activity, your legal structure, office requirements and how many visas you need, as regulated activities carry additional requirements the regulator assesses on their own terms. We give you the precise number in one call, built from the authority's own fees plus our service fee, with no surprises later.
What you get, and how long it takes
An ADGM setup gives you a licensed entity, a registered address, and the visa allocation to move yourself and your team onto UAE residency. Timelines vary by activity. A straightforward commercial or tech licence moves quickly; a regulated financial services application takes longer because of the regulator's review. We confirm a realistic timeline for your specific case at the start rather than quoting a headline number we do not control.
What we will need from you
Typically: passport copies for shareholders and directors, a company profile or business plan, proof of address, and an ownership structure chart. Regulated activities need more: a detailed regulatory business plan and evidence of substance and capital. We confirm the exact list for your application before anything is submitted, so nothing stalls halfway through.
The banking, handled properly
Where most setups fall down is the bank account. We have opened 1,000+ UAE corporate accounts and hold named contacts at 10+ banks, so we know exactly what each compliance team will ask, and we prepare your file to match before we ever submit it. That is a track record, not a promise. See how our bank account opening service works.
Across 19+ years we have started 1,400+ companies in the UAE. Whether ADGM is the right home for your business or another structure fits better, we will tell you straight in the call, and set it up end to end. Explore our company formation service to see the full picture.
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Permitted activities
Financial services
Asset management
Tech
From AED 8,650
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