Everything about ADGM Exempt Funds
Establishing and operating collective investment schemes in the United Arab Emirates has long involved a choice between on‑shore regulatory regimes, offshore centres such as the Cayman Islands and, more recently, the common‑law free zones of Dubai and Abu Dhabi. For managers whose strategies target high‑net‑worth individuals, family offices and institutional allocators, the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) […]
ADGM SPVs as holding companies
A decade ago few outside specialist finance circles had heard of the Abu Dhabi Global Market. Today the free zone on Al Maryah Island attracts multinational treasuries, private‑equity feeder funds, venture managers and family offices. All of them are drawn by direct application of English common law, an independent court and zero corporate tax. Among […]
ADGM SPVs as securitisation vehicles
The Abu Dhabi Global Market, or ADGM, has spent less than a decade in operation yet already ranks among the most widely used common‑law finance hubs west of Singapore. One reason for that rapid ascent is the way its Special Purpose Vehicle regime dovetails with modern capital‑market techniques such as securitisation. An SPV incorporated in […]
Questions for formation in ADGM
The Abu Dhabi Global Market, known as ADGM, has been open for barely a decade, yet it already ranks among the world’s leading common‑law financial centres. Multinationals place treasury entities there, venture capitalists register feeder funds, and families lodge holding companies that safeguard intergenerational wealth. Despite the buzz, every founder still faces the same three […]
Corporate governance for ADGM SPVs
Abu Dhabi Global Market, or ADGM, has become a well-known financial centre offering solutions that cater to local, regional, and international firms. Over its years of operation, ADGM has set up regulations that mirror global best practices, including the adoption of common law through dedicated courts, an approach that simplifies business for overseas investors. One […]
How to set up a hedge fund in ADGM
Hedge funds occupy a unique corner of the investment world. These are often known for flexible strategies, use of leverage, and the well-known two-and-twenty fee structure. While the structure and purpose of hedge funds may vary widely, from simple long-short equity plays to highly complex derivatives-based approaches, they generally target sophisticated professional investors seeking returns […]
Advantages of setting up in ADGM
In this article, we examine the main advantages of setting up in ADGM. We discuss how the free zone combines robust regulatory oversight with an openness to fintech, talk about tax advantages and common law structures, and highlight the many types of businesses that can thrive there. We also touch on the process of registering […]
Start a crypto company in ADGM
Keep reading to learn more about how ADGM regulates digital assets, why many companies opt to set up in this financial centre, and what the application process entails. By taking a thorough look at the region’s rules on accepted virtual assets, licensing categories, operating a multilateral trading facility, and technology governance, businesses can see how […]
Understanding the ADGM public register
The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) is built on English law and offers its own legal system and court structure. It has gained attention from businesses looking for a stable and clear legal base. However, many business owners still don’t fully understand how the ADGM public register differs from other options in the UAE. If […]
