Ampsy Consultancy LLC provides end-to-end business setup, support, and advisory services in the UAE.
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) is the UAE's international financial centre, operating on Al Maryah and Al Reem Islands under its own English common law framework, courts and financial regulator (the FSRA). It's the natural base for banks, asset managers, fintech firms, family offices and holding structures that need internationally recognised governance standards rather than a standard commercial licence.
Independent Common Law Framework: ADGM Courts and its Companies Law closely mirror the UK Companies Act, giving international investors a familiar legal system.
Financial and Non-Financial Licensing: FSRA-regulated licences for banking, investment and insurance activities, alongside non-financial commercial and professional licences for consultancies and other services.
100% Foreign Ownership: Full ownership across all entity types, including companies limited by shares, holding companies and special purpose vehicles.
No Minimum Capital for Private Companies: Private companies have no mandated minimum share capital, while public companies require a minimum of USD 100,000.
0% Tax on Qualifying Income: ADGM entities can qualify for 0% corporate tax on qualifying income under the UAE's Qualifying Free Zone Person regime.
Ampsy Consultancy manages the full ADGM company formation process, from trade name reservation and licence selection to document preparation and bank account coordination.
Ready to set up your business in ADGM? Call Ampsy Consultancy today to get expert consultation!
Find answers to common questions about this service.
Not necessarily for the initial application, though FSRA-regulated financial licences typically involve interviews or meetings with the regulator. Visa steps still require an in-person medical test and Emirates ID appointment.
You'll need shareholder and director passport copies, a business plan, proposed legal structure and activity, and — for FSRA-regulated activities — additional KYC, AML and financial disclosure documentation.
ADGM licenses financial services (banking, asset management, insurance, fintech), non-financial commercial and professional services, and holding company or special purpose vehicle structures for asset and investment management.
Not for every structure. Holding companies and SPVs generally don't need a physical office, while operating financial and commercial licences typically require registered office space within ADGM.