ADGM Setup Specialists · 811.ae
Setting Up in ADGM
Abu Dhabi Global Market
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) is an international financial centre on Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi. Operating under English common law with its own independent courts, ADGM offers a world-class regulatory environment attracting businesses from startups and SMEs to multinationals and sovereign wealth funds.
200+
Clients Served
10+
Years Experience
100%
Foreign ownership
Why ADGM?
✓100% foreign ownership — no local sponsor required
✓0% corporate and personal income tax
✓No currency restrictions or capital controls
✓English common law framework with ADGM courts
✓Flexible office options including flexi-desk & co-working
✓Streamlined online registration via ADGM RA portal
At a Glance
Non-Regulated vs Regulated
ADGM accommodates two broad categories — Non-Regulated entities for general commercial activities, and Regulated entities licensed by the FSRA for financial services.
| Feature | Non-Regulated | Regulated |
|---|---|---|
| Regulator | ADGM Registration Authority | ADGM FSRA |
| Licence Type | Commercial / Holding / SPV | Financial Services Permission (FSP) |
| Capital Required | None (general) | USD 10K – 5M+ (varies by activity) |
| Typical Uses | Trading, Consulting, Holding, Tech | Asset Mgmt, Brokerage, Banking, Fintech |
| Setup Timeline | 2–4 weeks | 3–6 months (with FSRA review) |
| Annual Fee | From USD 1,500 | From USD 5,000 + FSRA levy |
| Physical Office | Flexi-desk accepted | Full office recommended |
Non-Regulated Entities
ADGM Non-Regulated
Company Setup
Non-regulated entities are ideal for businesses conducting general trading, consulting, holding, professional services, or technology activities that do not require a financial services licence.
✓100% foreign ownership — no local sponsor required
✓0% corporate and personal income tax
✓No currency restrictions or capital controls
✓English common law framework with ADGM courts
✓Flexible office options including flexi-desk & co-working
✓Access to Abu Dhabi's growing financial ecosystem
✓Streamlined online registration through ADGM RA portal
Start Non-Regulated Setup
How 811 Sets Up Your Company — 7 Steps
1
Initial Consultation
We understand your business model and advise the optimal structure, entity type, and activity codes.
2
Name Reservation
We search and reserve your preferred trade name on the ADGM RA portal.
3
Document Preparation
Our team prepares all required documents: Memorandum & Articles, shareholder details, KYC/AML forms.
4
Submission & RA Review
We submit your application and liaise directly with the ADGM Registration Authority on your behalf.
5
Licence Issuance
Upon approval, your commercial licence and certificate of incorporation are issued — typically within 2–4 weeks.
6
Office & Banking Support
We assist with flexi-desk arrangements, office lease, and corporate bank account opening.
7
Ongoing Compliance
Annual renewals, document updates, UBO filings, and regulatory changes — we keep you compliant.
Regulated Entities · FSRA Licensed
ADGM Regulated Company Setup
Regulated entities require a Financial Services Permission (FSP) from the ADGM FSRA. ADGM's framework is aligned with international standards — IOSCO, FATF, and Basel — making it globally respected.
Financial Services Activities
Asset Management & Investment Advisory
Brokerage & Dealing in Investments
Banking & Accepting Deposits
Insurance & Reinsurance
Fund Administration & Management
Providing Credit & Lending
Emerging & Specialist
Digital Asset Services (VASP)
Payment Services & Fintech
RegLab (Sandbox) — test innovative products
Capital Markets — securities & derivatives
Retail & Wholesale Banking
Payments Framework — e-money activities
FSRA Regulatory Frameworks
Retail & Wholesale Banking
Full banking licence with deposit-taking permissions
Capital Markets
Securities, derivatives, and fund management activities
Digital Assets
One of the world's most comprehensive crypto/VASP regimes
RegLab (Sandbox)
Test innovative financial products with regulatory flexibility
Payments Framework
Payment services, remittance, and e-money activities
Insurance
Insurance, reinsurance, and captive structures
1
Regulatory Strategy & Scoping
Map your business model to the correct FSP category, activity codes, and FSRA framework
2
Business Plan & Compliance Manuals
Draft FSRA-standard business plans, risk frameworks, AML/CFT policies, governance documents
3
In-Principle Approval (IPA)
Prepare and submit your IPA application, manage all FSRA queries
4
Fit & Proper Assessments
Guide key personnel (SEOs, Controllers) through individual licensing submissions
5
Capital & Infrastructure Setup
Assist with minimum capital, professional indemnity insurance, technology requirements
6
Final FSP Licence
Submit final application, coordinate FSRA inspections, secure your Financial Services Permission
7
Ongoing Regulatory Compliance
Annual returns, MLRO/CBUAE reporting, regulatory change management, board governance
Ready to Set Up Your Regulated ADGM Entity?
811.ae handles everything — from initial consultation and document preparation to FSRA submission, approval, and post-incorporation support.
Start Your ADGM Regulated Journey
