Documents required for ADGM funds
Launching a collective investment vehicle on Al Maryah Island unlocks access to Abu Dhabi’s sovereign institutions, a rapidly maturing private‑wealth base and a legal environment that mirrors English common law. Yet every opportunity comes with paperwork. The Financial Services Regulatory Authority, together with the ADGM Registration Authority, requires comprehensive documents before it approves a fund. This article […]
ADGM asset manager license
Launching a discretionary portfolio management business in the Middle East no longer requires a trip to Dublin or Luxembourg. Abu Dhabi Global Market, the common‑law financial centre on Al Maryah Island, offers a Category 3C permission that lets firms manage money for professional clients, run segregated mandates, advise on investments and arrange trades, all from a tax‑neutral, English‑language […]
ADGM digital banking license
Abu Dhabi Global Market has spent fewer than ten years on the international stage yet it already hosts a growing cohort of wealth managers, payment institutions and specialist lenders. The next frontier is full‑service virtual banking and in 2024 the Financial Services Regulatory Authority opened the door to applicants that can deliver deposit taking, lending […]
ADGM licensing categories
Abu Dhabi Global Market opened its doors in 2015 and, in less than a decade, has established itself as a preferred base for banks, asset managers, brokers and emerging fintech platforms that wish to reach capital flows across the Middle East, Africa and South Asia. A direct application of English common law, zero per‑cent corporation tax guaranteed […]
ADGM money services license
Abu Dhabi Global Market, or ADGM, has evolved from a newcomer in 2015 to a top‑tier financial hub counted among the world’s foremost common‑law centres. International banks, sovereign funds and fintech scale‑ups now occupy the four Al Maryah Island towers, and a dedicated start‑up ecosystem stretches through neighbouring coworking spaces. One of the most sought‑after […]
Governance for ADGM foundations
A foundation formed on Al Maryah Island carries the prestige of an English‑law domicile, the operational ease of a digital registry and the supervisory assurance of a respected regulator. None of those benefits, however, spares the structure from day‑to‑day governance duties. Indeed, foundations exist to safeguard wealth and purpose for decades, sometimes centuries. That kind […]
ADGM SPVs as holding entities
Abu Dhabi Global Market has, in less than a decade, become the preferred onshore common‑law hub for families, entrepreneurs and multinationals that wish to hold regional and international assets under one roof. Its bespoke Special Purpose Vehicle regime is the cornerstone of that attraction, delivering a low‑cost, flexible and legally certain structure that can own […]
Representative office in ADGM
Locating a first foothold in a new jurisdiction is rarely straightforward. Full operating licences demand capital, senior hires and leased premises, yet launching without any on‑the‑ground presence risks poor market intelligence and missed opportunities. The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) answers this dilemma with the Representative Office: a low‑cost branch that allows foreign financial institutions to […]
ADGM SPV nexus requirements
The Special Purpose Vehicle regime of Abu Dhabi Global Market is widely praised for its flexibility, rapid digital incorporation and direct application of English common law. Yet one rule underpins every successful application: demonstrating a genuine connection, “nexus”, to the United Arab Emirates or the wider Gulf Co‑operation Council. This article unpacks what the nexus test entails, why it matters, how promoters can satisfy […]
ADGM digital investment management
Abu Dhabi Global Market has evolved from a newcomer in 2015 into one of the world’s top‑ranked common‑law financial centres, recognised for pragmatic supervision, technology initiatives and an unambiguous zero‑tax pledge. The ADGM’s latest step is a formal framework for Digital Investment Management, often called robo‑advisory. This guide explains what a digital investment manager license […]
