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ADGM\u2019s industries of interest\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"usa-step-box\" onclick=\"ukScrollToSection('usa-section-03')\">\r\n                    <div class=\"usa-step-number\">03<\/div>\r\n                     Best use of a \u201cADGM\u201d\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"usa-step-box\" onclick=\"ukScrollToSection('usa-section-04')\">\r\n                    <div class=\"usa-step-number\">04<\/div>\r\n                     ADGM non-financial companies\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"usa-step-box\" onclick=\"ukScrollToSection('usa-section-05')\">\r\n                    <div class=\"usa-step-number\">05<\/div>\r\n                    ADGM financial licensing categories\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"usa-step-box\" onclick=\"ukScrollToSection('usa-cta-section')\">\r\n                    <div class=\"usa-step-number\">06<\/div>\r\n                   ADGM representative office\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"usa-step-box\" onclick=\"ukScrollToSection('usa-cta-section')\">\r\n                    <div class=\"usa-step-number\">07<\/div>\r\n                  ADGM incorporation steps and timelines\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n           \r\n           <\/body>\r\n<\/html>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-08d9f89 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"08d9f89\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Advantages of doing business in ADGM<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce2c596 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ce2c596\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>ADGM operates with a common law framework based on English law, offering a familiar legal environment for international businesses and predictable commercial dispute resolution.<\/li><li>ADGM is a regional leader in fintech innovation, featuring the Regulatory Laboratory (RegLab) that supports fintech startups in developing and testing new products in a controlled setting.<\/li><li>ADGM is a top choice for financial services companies in the Middle East due to its robust regulatory framework, modern infrastructure, and strategic location.<\/li><li>ADGM has quickly become a leading fund domicile in the Middle East, attracting diverse investment funds like private equity and venture capital due to its favorable regulatory and operational environment.<\/li><li>Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has positioned itself as a prime destination for AI startups through several strategic initiatives and partnerships.<\/li><li>ADGM has public registrar of directors and shareholders, increasing transparency and compliance with international standards.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75a7d11 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"75a7d11\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"> ADGM\u2019s industries of interest<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61d90ac elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"61d90ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Financial businesses<ul><li>Banking and Money services<\/li><li>Capital markets<\/li><li>Wealth and asset management<\/li><li>Fintech<\/li><li>Digital assets<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Non-financial businesses<ul><li>Corporate<\/li><li>Proprietary trading<\/li><li>Professional service providers<\/li><li>Family offices<\/li><li>Foundations<\/li><li>Entrepreneurship and innovation<\/li><li>Associations<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs)<\/li><li>Retail<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9ce67f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c9ce67f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"> Best use of a \u201cADGM\u201d<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9b5868 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b9b5868\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Banking and wealth management \u2013 ADGM provides an ideal regulatory and operational framework for banks, wealth management firms, and private banking services, taking advantage of the region\u2019s affluent demographics and investment-friendly climate.<\/li><li>Asset management and fund domiciliation \u2013 With its robust regulatory environment and attractive tax regime, ADGM is an excellent location for establishing and managing investment funds, including private equity, hedge funds, and real estate investment trusts (REITs).<\/li><li>Artificial intelligence development \u2013 With facilities like the Digital Lab and the Tech Startup License, ADGM offers a supportive ecosystem for AI companies at crucial development stages. Moreover, the establishment of the Integrated Data Intelligence Ltd (IDI) hub, in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, underscores ADGM\u2019s commitment to supporting AI applications across various sectors<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d40d581 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d40d581\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">ADGM non-financial companies<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f253722 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f253722\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h6><strong>Proprietary Trading<\/strong><\/h6>\nADGM remains a popular destination for proprietary trading firms due to its robust regulatory framework and business-friendly environment. The financial center offers a strategic location, connecting key global markets with state-of-the-art infrastructure. Firms benefit from streamlined registration processes and supportive regulatory oversight by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA).\n<h3><strong>Main Advantages of establishing a proprietary firm in ADGM<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n \t<li>Regulatory stability \u2013 The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) provides a stable and transparent regulatory environment, ensuring compliance and reducing regulatory risk.<\/li>\n \t<li>Operational efficiency: \u2013 ADGM\u2019s streamlined registration and licensing processes enable quicker setup times, allowing firms to become operational and start proprietary trading activity faster.<\/li>\n \t<li>Access to capital markets: ADGM\u2019s strategic location provides access to major global financial markets, facilitating seamless trading and capital movement.<\/li>\n \t<li>Advanced infrastructure: The financial center boasts state-of-the-art technological infrastructure, supporting high-frequency and algorithmic trading strategies.<\/li>\n \t<li>Skilled workforce: A diverse and highly skilled talent pool is readily available, providing access to experienced traders, analysts, and financial professionals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-647d5f7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"647d5f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"> ADGM Tech Startup License<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c86132 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6c86132\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tADGM is a favored destination for tech startups due to its supportive regulatory framework and innovative business ecosystem. The financial center offers a strategic location with advanced infrastructure and connectivity, making it an ideal hub for tech entrepreneurs.\n<h3><strong>Main Advantages of establishing a Tech Startup in ADGM<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n \t<li>Fast-track setup: ADGM\u2019s streamlined registration and licensing processes enable faster establishment times, allowing tech startups to commence operations and scale their businesses quickly.<\/li>\n \t<li>ADGM is emerging as a leading hub for artificial intelligence (AI) startups and development firms.<\/li>\n \t<li>Reduced license costs \u2013 as part of ADGM\u2019s support towards innovation, entrepreneurs can benefit from a reduced set up costs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43f9aa3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"43f9aa3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">ADGM financial licensing categories<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-290eac1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"290eac1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe type of business that the applicant wishes to engage in defines the category of licence that is required.\nAll financial licensed companies will require submission of a:\n<ul>\n \t<li>Regulatory business plan<\/li>\n \t<li>Financial projections for 3 years<\/li>\n \t<li>ICAAP and IRAP reports, assessing its overall capital adequacy and risk managing strategies<\/li>\n \t<li>Internal policies and manuals<\/li>\n \t<li>Appointments of\u00a0<span class=\"yellow-roman\">i)<\/span>\u00a0SEO (senior executive officer)\u00a0<span class=\"yellow-roman\">ii)<\/span>\u00a0FO (finance officer),\u00a0<span class=\"yellow-roman\">iii)<\/span>\u00a0RO (risk officer),\u00a0<span class=\"yellow-roman\">iv)<\/span>\u00a0MLRO (money laundering reporting officer) and\u00a0<span class=\"yellow-roman\">v)<\/span>\u00a0CO (compliance officer)<\/li>\n \t<li>Office lease agreement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Category 1 \u2013 full-fledged banks, that accept deposits<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe authorised firm under this category may be authorised to conduct other financial services, but its authorisation for accepting deposits and\/or managing a profit-sharing investment account is what determines it as a category 1 authorised firm, rather than another.\n<ul>\n \t<li>Base capital \u2013 US$ 10,000,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Category 2 \u2013 principal investor\/ providing credit<\/strong><\/h3>\nThis is an authorised firm licensed to carry out the financial service of dealing in investments as principal and providing credit. In addition to this activity, the authorised firm under this category may also be authorised to conduct other financial services found in category 3A, 3B, 3C or 4, provided that it cannot be authorised to conduct the financial services set out in category 1.\n<ul>\n \t<li>Base capital \u2013 US$ 2,000,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Category 3A \u2013 brokerage: dealing in investments as principal \/ dealing in investments as agent<\/strong><\/h3>\nFirm holding category 3A license is licensed to carry on one or more of the financial services of: dealing in investments as principal where it does only so as a matched principle; dealing in investments as agent. An authorised firm grouped under this category may be authorised to conduct other financial services found in category 3B, 3C or 4, but it cannot be 23 The Structure of the ADGM authorised to conduct any of the financial services in categories 1 or 2.\n<ul>\n \t<li>Base capital \u2013 US$ 500,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Category 3B \u2013 custodian: dealing in investments as principal \/ dealing in investments as agent<\/strong><\/h3>\nAn Authorised Firm in this category is licensed to provide custody (but only for a fund) and act as trustee for a fund. An authorised firm in this category can carry on financial services in category 3C and 4 but cannot carry on financial services in categories 1, 2 or 3A\n<ul>\n \t<li>Base capital \u2013 US$ 4,000,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Category 3C \u2013 asset manager, fund manager<\/strong><\/h3>\nIn this category, an authorised firm is licensed to carry on one or more of the Financial Services of: dealing in investments as principal where it does only so as a matched principle; dealing in investments as agent. An authorised firm grouped under this category may be authorised to conduct other financial services found in category 3B, 3C or 4, but it cannot be 23 The Structure of the ADGM authorised to conduct any of the financial services in categories 1 or 2.\n<ul>\n \t<li>Base capital \u2013 US$ 250,000<\/li>\n \t<li>Base capital for EF, QIF, managers \u2013 US$50,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Category 4 \u2013 investment advisor, insurance advisor<\/strong><\/h3>\nAuthorized firms in the category 4 can engage in various financial activities such as arranging investment deals, advising on financial products, arranging custody, insurance intermediation, insurance management, operating alternative trading systems, providing fund administration, arranging and advising on credit, operating crowdfunding platforms, and offering trust services (excluding acting as a trustee of an express trust). Firms in categories 2-4 have the option to conduct their business entirely in a Sharia-compliant manner or through an Islamic window.\n\nRequirements to obtain category 4 license:\n<ul>\n \t<li>Base capital \u2013 US$ 10,000<\/li>\n \t<li>Operating a crowdfunding platform while holding client money \u2013 $140,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Category 5 license \u2013 Islamic financial institution<\/strong><\/h3>\nAuthorized firms in this category can engage in activities such as arranging deals in investments, advising on financial products, arranging custody, insurance intermediation, insurance management, operating an alternative trading system, providing fund administration, arranging credit and advising on credit, operating a crowdfunding platform, and offering trust services (excluding acting as a trustee of an express trust). Firms in categories 2-4 can conduct their business either entirely in a Sharia-compliant manner or through an Islamic window.\n\nRequirements to obtain category 5 license:\n<ul>\n \t<li>Base capital \u2013 US$ 10,000,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc32215 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dc32215\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">ADGM representative office\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26ceb8d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"26ceb8d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTo set up a Representative Office in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), a financial services company must already be regulated in a recognized jurisdiction outside of ADGM. These Representative Offices can only engage in promoting financial services and products managed and offered by their headquarters or another group entity located outside ADGM. This arrangement enables firms to market their financial products while adhering to ADGM\u2019s regulatory requirements.\n<h3><strong>Characteristics and capabilities of an ADGM representative office<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n \t<li>to promote financial products and services offered by its parent company and by other group financial services providers(if any).<\/li>\n \t<li>is a branch of its foreign parent company.<\/li>\n \t<li>can make introductions\/referrals to the parent entity.<\/li>\n \t<li>can distribute marketing material (including fund prospectuses).<\/li>\n \t<li>can distribute investment research.<\/li>\n \t<li>can provide information on the products and services of the parent entity.<\/li>\n \t<li>the activity of the ADGM Representative Office can be changed after 1 year of operation and it can be upgraded to a financial license, however, it will always remain a branch of the foreign company.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Limitations of an ADGM representative office<\/strong><\/h3>\n<strong>A representative office set up in ADGM:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n \t<li>is not allowed to advise on products or arrange deals in investment.<\/li>\n \t<li>cannot provide opinions, recommendations, or specific investment advice.<\/li>\n \t<li>cannot receive or transmit orders. cannot invoice clients for services.<\/li>\n \t<li>cannot market funds that do not meet the stipulated criteria.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Requirements to set up an ADGM representative office<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n \t<li><strong>Principal Representative (PR)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 In-house, UAE resident.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Directors<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 at least 2, preferably 3-4, can be outsourced<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 can be outsourced, UAE resident.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b990da5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b990da5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">ADGM incorporation steps and timelines<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77f9b38 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"77f9b38\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n \t<li>CLA Consultants Group will project manage our client\u2019s ADGM company formation.<\/li>\n \t<li>Our client must travel to Abu Dhabu for a day before the licence is issued and a bank account is opened.<\/li>\n \t<li>While non-financial licensed companies can be registered in 4-6 weeks, securing a financial licence for ADGM takes approximately eight to ten months depending on the Category.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThe engagement steps are listed below\n<h3><strong>Pre-incorporation steps \u2013 1.5 months to 3 months<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol>\n \t<li>Consultation phase: Before starting the ADGM company incorporation process, our client explains their existing and proposed business activities, business goals, and requirements for the new entity. CLA Consultants and our client plan the optimal structure for the entity and agree on\u00a0<span class=\"yellow-roman\">i)<\/span>\u00a0engagement fees payable\u00a0<span class=\"yellow-roman\">ii)<\/span>\u00a0potential licensing requirements and\u00a0<span class=\"yellow-roman\">iii)<\/span>\u00a0details of directors and share allocation;<\/li>\n \t<li>Planning phase: Our firm takes all information provided to plan the process in detail, including\u00a0<span class=\"yellow-roman\">i)<\/span>\u00a0Abu Dhabi business incorporation,\u00a0<span class=\"yellow-roman\">ii)<\/span>\u00a0multi-currency corporate bank account opening and\u00a0<span class=\"yellow-roman\">iii)<\/span>\u00a0securing applicable licenses. This phase sets client expectations and seeks to minimise disruption until project completion. Our deliverable is a step-by-step project plan.<\/li>\n \t<li>Business plan and financial projections, Letter of Intent (LoI) and initial assessment by the authorities: As per the client\u2019s information, our incorporation team\u00a0<span class=\"yellow-roman\">i)<\/span>\u00a0drafts a detailed business plan,\u00a0<span class=\"yellow-roman\">ii)<\/span>\u00a0drafts a Letter of Intent (LoI), and\u00a0<span class=\"yellow-roman\">iii)<\/span>\u00a0requests a meeting with ADGM authority and FSRA. During this first meeting, the authority will informally review the application and consider the applicant\u2019s suitability and the licence category. The authority will also supply a list of required documents to CLA Consultants Group.<\/li>\n \t<li>Document preparation: Our Abu Dhabi incorporation team gathers all documents required to submit a quality application to ADGM.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><strong>Incorporation steps \u2013 4 months to 6 months<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol>\n \t<li>Document submission: CLA Consultants Group submits the quality incorporation application online.<\/li>\n \t<li>In-Principle approval: Following a detailed review of the business plan, application and documents, ADGM authority\u00a0<span class=\"yellow-roman\">i)<\/span>\u00a0confirms name reservation and\u00a0<span class=\"yellow-roman\">ii)<\/span>\u00a0issues an In-Principle Approval Certificate. Note that it is usual for the authorities to revert multiple times during this pre-approval stage, requesting additional documents and information. Consequently, the process usually takes a minimum of four months. Once In-principle approval is issued, it is valid for three months.<\/li>\n \t<li>Document attestation: We supply our client with a complete list of documents that require attestation at the UAE embassy in the country of origin. We assist them in documents submission as well.<\/li>\n \t<li>Entity registration: The attested documents and the In-Principle Approval Certificate are submitted to the ADGM. The ADGM issues a provisional Certificate of Incorporation;<\/li>\n \t<li>Bank account and deposit of capital: Our banking team assists the client to open a Abu Dhabi corporate bank account for their business within five weeks. It is compulsory for the client to travel to Abu Dhabi for an hour-long interview with the bank officer before opening the account. Immediately, after getting the corporate bank account number, our client deposits the paid-up share capital.<\/li>\n \t<li>Office premises: Simultaneously with the step above, we assist our client in locating office space and signing a year\u2019s long lease agreement. This step is necessary before the licence. Fortunately, ADGM offers a wide range of office options. From co working space to business centres, ADGM caters to all the clients with relevant options.<\/li>\n \t<li>License issuance: Within one week of CLA Consultants Group submitting to ADGM and FSRA\u00a0<span class=\"yellow-roman\">i)<\/span>\u00a0a certificate of capital deposit\u00a0<span class=\"yellow-roman\">ii)<\/span>\u00a0signed lease agreement, and\u00a0<span class=\"yellow-roman\">iii)<\/span>\u00a0a payment slip for the payment of office rental fees, ADGM Authority issues the commercial licence. Our client can now conduct business in the UAE.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><strong>Post incorporation steps \u2013 1 month<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol>\n \t<li>Additional registrations: Now that the company is fully incorporated, we can register the entity for Value Added Tax (VAT), Corporate Income Tax (CIT) and apply for employee visas;<\/li>\n \t<li>Registration completion: Following the receipt of all necessary approvals and documents, CLA Consultants couriers a complete company kit to our client, including original corporate documents, unopened bank correspondences, and a feedback survey to ensure client\u2019s expectations were met during the entire engagement period.<\/li>\n \t<li>Statutory compliances: Our client must appoint a UAE qualified auditor within one month of registration, submit quarterly VAT reports, and prepare annual audited financial statements. 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