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ADGM Free Zone Company Setup

ADGM is Abu Dhabi's financial free zone and the UAE's second major financial centre alongside DIFC. English common law, independent FSRA regulator, Hub71 tech ecosystem and ADGM Academy for fintech talent.

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100% foreign ownership
Packages from AED 20,000
Visa and bank account handled
Fast licence issuance

Abu Dhabi Corniche

Why ADGM?

English common law jurisdiction with independent ADGM Courts

Independent regulator (Financial Services Regulatory Authority, FSRA)

Hub71 tech incubator with 5-year rent-free package for qualifying startups

Comprehensive crypto and virtual asset framework (FSRA was the first UAE regulator to license crypto exchanges)

0 percent corporate tax for qualifying activities

Lower base cost than DIFC: from AED 20,000 for non-financial activities

Activities covered

ADGM is set up for these business types. Pick one or combine within the same group under one licence.

Fund management

Virtual assets and crypto exchanges

Fintech and payments

Family office and wealth management

Insurance

Professional services (legal, accounting, consulting)

Holding companies and SPVs

Visas and office

Visa quota tied to office size. Hub71 startups receive visa support through the Hub71 package.

Flexi-desk included in base package

Visa quota scales with office size

Private offices available for larger teams

Residence visas for shareholders, employees and family

Banking

ADGM entities onboard with FAB, ADCB, HSBC and Standard Chartered. ADGM's close relationship with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office helps larger ticket accounts.

Pre-matched to the bank most likely to approve your file

Compliance file prepared end to end by Breeo

Multi-currency and merchant accounts arranged on request

Audit and tax

Mandatory annual audit for all ADGM entities.

UAE corporate tax at 9% above AED 375,000 profit

Qualifying Free Zone Person 0% rate available on qualifying income

VAT at 5% above AED 375,000 turnover (if applicable)

Breeo handles registration, filing and compliance

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between ADGM and DIFC?

Both are UAE financial free zones with English common law and independent regulators. DIFC is in Dubai with the larger ecosystem and private banking depth. ADGM is in Abu Dhabi, with Hub71 for tech and the strongest UAE crypto framework via FSRA.

How much does ADGM company setup cost?

Non-financial ADGM licences start at AED 20,000 per year. Full financial services licences cost AED 25,000 to AED 100,000+ depending on activity and FSRA category.

Can I run a crypto business in ADGM?

Yes. ADGM's FSRA has the most mature UAE framework for virtual assets, licensing crypto exchanges, custody providers and token issuers. ADGM is the preferred UAE jurisdiction for regulated crypto operations.

What is Hub71?

Hub71 is Abu Dhabi's tech startup incubator, part of ADGM. Qualifying startups get up to 5 years of free office, housing and insurance plus access to a USD 10 billion ecosystem fund.

Does ADGM allow family office structures?

Yes. ADGM offers Single Family Office and Multi Family Office licences with simplified structures and low annual fees, popular with GCC families moving operations onshore.

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