Free Zone Abu Dhabi
ADGM (Abu Dhabi Global Market)
Abu Dhabi's international financial centre located on Al Maryah Island. ADGM operates under its own civil and commercial laws based on English common law, with an independent judicial system and financial regulator (FSRA).
AED
License Cost
AED 30,000 – AED 120,000
~$8,169 – ~$32,675
Visa Quota
1 – 200
Setup Time
10 – 30 days
Foreign Ownership
100%
Key Features
Foreign Ownership100%
Profit Repatriation100%
Customs Duty ExemptYes
Designated Zone (VAT)No
Min Capital RequiredAED 50,000
Office Options
Virtual
Flexi Desk
Physical
Warehouse
Key Sectors
financial servicesfintechasset managementinsurancelegal servicesventure capitalvirtual assets
Special Features
- Independent common law jurisdiction (English common law)
- FSRA-regulated financial services
- Digital lab and RegLab for fintech innovation
- Virtual asset regulatory framework
- ADGM Courts with international judges
- Tech start-up licence from AED 2,000 for qualifying businesses
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- Type
- Free Zone
- Emirate
- Abu Dhabi
- Setup Time
- 10–30 days
- License Cost
- AED 30,000 – AED 120,000
- Visa Quota
- Up to 200