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Business Setup in Abu Dhabi Global Market

International Financial Centre on Al Maryah Island. 100% foreign ownership, financial services (fsra-regulated) and more licence types, UAE residence visas and bank account assistance — handled end-to-end by GoldenKey from Ajman Free Zone.

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ADGM At a Glance

Key Facts About Abu Dhabi Global Market

LocationAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Foreign Ownership100% — no local sponsor required
Tax Position0% on qualifying free zone income; 9% CT above AED 375,000 otherwise; 0% personal income tax
Residence VisasInvestor & employee visas per facility package
Licence TypesFinancial Services (FSRA-regulated), Non-Financial / Professional, SPV & Holding Company +
Key SectorsBanking & Capital Markets, FinTech & Digital Assets, Asset & Wealth Management
FacilitiesFlexi-desk, offices, and zone-specific facilities
Capital Repatriation100% of capital & profits
Overview

Why ADGM in Abu Dhabi?

Abu Dhabi Global Market is international Financial Centre on Al Maryah Island, positioned in Abu Dhabi with a licensing framework built around banking & capital markets, fintech & digital assets and asset & wealth management. ADGM operates its own courts based on English common law — a major draw for international investors.

Like every UAE free zone, ADGM offers 100% foreign ownership, full repatriation of capital and profits, and 0% personal income tax. Qualifying free zone income can benefit from the 0% corporate tax rate under the UAE Corporate Tax regime, while non-qualifying income above AED 375,000 is taxed at 9% — GoldenKey's tax team structures this correctly from day one.

GoldenKey maps your real business model onto ADGM's official activity list, prepares the MOA and application forms, obtains approvals, and delivers a licence that banks, landlords and clients accept without question — with a fixed written quote before any commitment.

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Advantages

Why Founders Choose ADGM

Direct application of English common law
Independent ADGM Courts and arbitration centre
FSRA — a globally respected financial regulator
Prestigious Al Maryah Island address
Strong FinTech and digital-asset framework
SPVs and foundations for asset structuring
Licensing

Licence Types & Activities

ADGM issues the following licence categories. One licence can typically carry multiple related activities — we help you select codes that keep banks and future clients comfortable.

  • Financial Services (FSRA-regulated)
  • Non-Financial / Professional
  • SPV & Holding Company
  • Tech Start-up (RegLab / FSRA sandbox)
  • Foundations
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Focus Sectors

Built For These Industries

Banking & Capital Markets

Licensing, approvals and structuring for banking & capital markets operations in ADGM — scoped and quoted by a dedicated GoldenKey consultant.

FinTech & Digital Assets

Licensing, approvals and structuring for fintech & digital assets operations in ADGM — scoped and quoted by a dedicated GoldenKey consultant.

Asset & Wealth Management

Licensing, approvals and structuring for asset & wealth management operations in ADGM — scoped and quoted by a dedicated GoldenKey consultant.

Family Offices & Foundations

Licensing, approvals and structuring for family offices & foundations operations in ADGM — scoped and quoted by a dedicated GoldenKey consultant.

Professional Services

Licensing, approvals and structuring for professional services operations in ADGM — scoped and quoted by a dedicated GoldenKey consultant.

HQ & Holding Structures

Licensing, approvals and structuring for hq & holding structures operations in ADGM — scoped and quoted by a dedicated GoldenKey consultant.

Simple, Transparent & Hassle-Free

Your ADGM Setup In 5 Steps

1

Consult

We understand your model and compare ADGM with alternatives.

2

Plan

Fixed written quotation — activities, visas and facility locked.

3

Process

MOA, forms, approvals and government submissions handled.

4

Launch

Licence issued; visas, Emirates ID and bank introduction begin.

5

Support

Renewal calendar, compliance reminders and WhatsApp-first updates.

Get Ready

Documents Required

Prepare these and GoldenKey handles the rest for a smooth, fast-track ADGM setup.

01Passport copies of all shareholders and managers
02Passport-size photograph (white background)
03Three preferred trade names in order of priority
04Brief description of intended business activities
05UAE entry stamp / visa copy (if inside the UAE)
06NOC from current sponsor (only for some cases)
FAQ

ADGM — Questions Answered

Licence packages in Abu Dhabi Global Market vary with the activity, visa quota and facility you choose. As your consultant, GoldenKey prepares a fixed written quotation with every government fee itemised — the number never changes mid-process, and instalments via Tabby and Tamara are accepted.

Yes. Like all UAE free zones, Abu Dhabi Global Market allows 100% foreign ownership with full repatriation of capital and profits — no local sponsor or Emirati partner is required.

With a complete document pack, most ADGM incorporations complete within 2–7 working days. GoldenKey pre-validates your file before submission to protect that timeline.

Yes — packages include investor and employee visa eligibility depending on the facility you take. We handle entry permits, medicals, Emirates ID and stamping end-to-end.

ADGM is particularly strong for banking & capital markets companies thanks to its ecosystem, licensing scope and infrastructure. Our advisors compare it against alternative zones so you commit with a full picture.

In most cases, yes — incorporation can proceed remotely with attested documents and digital signatures, and GoldenKey acts as your on-ground team. Some banking steps may later require a short visit.

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