AbuDhabi Global Market (ADGM)

Introduction
AbuDhabi Global Market (ADGM) is an exam authority responsible for professional oversight of companies operating in ADGM. The operations of an operating company are to manufacture or provide goods and services actively while managing daily operations of selling products, managing customers, hiring personnel, and executing marketing strategies. ADGM can provide a business establishment or a start-up business entity with flexible setup options that are supported by cost-efficient and business-friendly policies of an internationally regulated financial center.
Highlights & benefits

Affordable

Through the funding of your start-up for a maximum of 3 years, ADGM’s Tech Start-Up License also delivers helpful incentives.

Long-Term Visas

There are two types of options available for long-term visas, namely a 3- and 5-year visa. You can also receive up to 3 visas for your dedicated desk space, and an entrepreneur can obtain a five (5) year business visa through Hub71.

Sector Agnostic

The Tech Start-Up License provides assistance for any tech start-up regardless of industry; thus, it is open to all technology companies.

Overall Ecosystem

Hub71 and ADGM's innovation cluster provides all of its entrepreneurial members access to a very strong network made up of government agencies, private organizations, investors, and industry partners.

Investor Access

ADGM's current and rapidly increasing number of venture capitalists, banks, finance companies, and investors to business growth.

Rule of Law

ADGM operates under The Laws of the United Kingdom Common Law and has a fair and transparent justice system comprised of independent courts and judges, with a method of obtaining court orders via e-mail that produces court orders quickly and requires minimum time and cost.

Globally Available

ADGM provides an internationally based platform for allothies that permit the members of allothies to be able to expand both regionally and globally.

Process Flow

1

Initial Approval

An application for incorporation along with selected business activity/structure of corporation must be submitted for preliminary approval.

2

Name Reservation

Proposed company name reserved and approved by ADGM in accordance with its requirements.

3

Trade License Generation

Final submission of documents and payment/fees for registration of a company and issuance of the commercial license.

4

Establishment Card/Immigration

The establishment card is issued, and the company has a record in the immigration system.

5

Visa Process

Visa processing for both the investor (and immediate family) and employees - includes entry permit, medical test, Emirates ID, and stamping on visa.

6

Bank Account Opening

Assist in starting the process to set up a corporate bank account with a financial institution after receiving the appropriate documentation (Know Your Customer KYC) for compliance, etc.