Abu Dhabi Global Market
Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi — Established 2013
From AED 30,000/year
Setup: 10-15 business days
ADGM is Abu Dhabi's international financial centre on Al Maryah Island. Like DIFC, it operates under its own English common law framework with an independent regulator (FSRA). A serious competitor to DIFC.
Key Benefits
- English common law
- Independent regulator
- Virtual asset framework
- Growing fintech hub
License Types & Costs
License Starting From
AED 30,000/year
Annual Renewal
AED 25,000
Available license types:
service
Visa Packages
1
visa
~AED 6,000
3
visas
~AED 15,000
Visa costs are approximate and may vary based on nationality and package type.
Office Options
co-workingprivate office
Popular Business Activities
FintechVirtual AssetsAsset ManagementLegal ServicesConsulting
Pros
- English common law
- Virtual asset regulation leader
- Growing ecosystem
Cons
- Expensive
- Abu Dhabi location
- Primarily financial services
Best For
FintechCrypto/blockchainFinancial servicesLegal firms
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