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The ADGM free zone is the right choice for you if you want a common-law holding or fund structure backed by Abu Dhabi's sovereign ecosystem, especially for SPVs and digital-asset ventures. It applies English common law directly and regulates through the FSRA, on Al Maryah Island.

We handle the full ADGM setup, from the SPV or foundation structure through the ADGM portal to the corporate bank account.

What should you know about ADGM?

Before you commit, these are the facts that decide how a company is licensed here and whether the property route to a Golden Visa is open to you: the ownership status, the licensing authority, where the local stock sits against the AED 2 million threshold, and how the area is reached. We confirm each of them for your exact plan before any fee is paid.

Legal framework Applies English common law directly as its primary legal framework
Foundation endowment An ADGM Foundation requires an initial asset endowment of USD 100
SPV capital No fixed minimum capital for a Special Purpose Vehicle
Innovation Runs a dedicated Digital Lab regulatory sandbox for Web3 and fintech
Established Founded 2015, backed by Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth ecosystem

Why set up a company in ADGM?

The reasons that matter are the practical ones: what the licence lets you do, the visa allocation you get, the cost of the office or address the jurisdiction requires, and how quickly you can open a bank account and start invoicing. Here is where ADGM is genuinely strong for the kind of company most of our clients build, and where it is not the right fit.

The SPV of choice

No minimum capital and a liquid, low-friction structure make ADGM the default for holding companies and asset-consolidation vehicles.

Web3 and fintech ready

The ADGM Digital Lab gives regulated crypto and fintech ventures a genuine sandbox rather than a grey area.

Sovereign backing

Proximity to Abu Dhabi's institutions is a real trust signal for funds and family offices.

How can we help you set up in ADGM?

We are one accountable team for every step of setting up in ADGM: choosing the right licence and jurisdiction, arranging the office or serviced address the licence needs, processing your residence and family visas, opening the corporate bank account, and handling the Golden Visa where your property qualifies. You deal with one advisor, on one fixed quote, from the first question to a live company and a stamped visa.

Frequently asked questions

  • Why choose ADGM for a holding company?

    ADGM SPVs have no fixed minimum capital and sit under English common law, making them a liquid, low-friction structuring tool for consolidating assets across a group.

  • How much capital does an ADGM foundation need?

    An ADGM Foundation requires an initial asset endowment of USD 100 to be established.

  • Is ADGM suitable for a crypto or Web3 business?

    Yes. ADGM operates a dedicated Digital Lab regulatory sandbox designed for Web3 and fintech, and regulates digital assets through the FSRA.

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Sources

  1. ADGM, official authority adgm.com

Figures verified September 2026 against the sources above.

Government fees and rules change. This page is general information, not legal or tax advice. We confirm the current position in writing before you commit.

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