Build your company
where business moves.

Set up your company in Abu Dhabi Global Market with J K Management Consultancies. From choosing the right structure to preparing your application and coordinating the incorporation process, our team helps you move from idea to an established ADGM entity.

Business setup support across UAE & GCC
J K • ADGM SETUP Process support

ADGM Entity

A structured route to establishing your presence in Abu Dhabi.

Jurisdiction Abu Dhabi
Framework ADGM
Ownership Foreign ownership available*
Application Online process
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Choose your structure Operating • Holding • SPV • More
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Application support Documents • Filing • Coordination
ADGM
ADGM Abu Dhabi Global Market
UAE Strategic regional base
Digital Online registration process
J K End-to-end setup support
Why ADGM

A serious base for
serious businesses.

ADGM is an international financial centre in Abu Dhabi with a legal and regulatory framework designed to support companies, investors, entrepreneurs and international businesses.

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International framework

Operate within an international financial centre with a legal framework based on English common law.

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Strategic location

Establish a presence in Abu Dhabi and position your business for regional and international opportunities.

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Flexible structures

Choose from structures designed for operating businesses, holding companies, technology businesses, SPVs and foundations.

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Digital registration

ADGM provides an online registration route, helping businesses manage the incorporation process efficiently.

Choose your structure

One jurisdiction.
Different possibilities.

The right ADGM structure depends on what you are building, holding, investing or managing. J K helps you understand the available route before moving into the application stage.

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Operating

ADGM Operating Company

Suitable for businesses establishing an operating presence in Abu Dhabi, including professional and business service activities and other permitted non-financial activities.

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Technology

ADGM Tech Startup

A route designed around eligible technology businesses and entrepreneurs looking to establish their business within the ADGM ecosystem.

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Structure

ADGM Special Purpose Vehicle

SPVs can be used for specific holding and structuring purposes. The exact requirements depend on the proposed structure and applicable ADGM requirements.

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Wealth

ADGM Foundation

Foundations can provide a legal structure for holding assets, business interests and succession arrangements, subject to ADGM requirements.

The journey

From idea to ADGM entity.

We help organise the process into clear stages so you know what needs to happen next.

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Consultation

Understand your business activity, objectives and preferred structure.

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Structure & documents

Select the appropriate structure and prepare the required information and documents.

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Application

Coordinate the application, filings and required incorporation documents.

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Incorporation

Once approved, your ADGM entity is established and the next operational steps can begin.

J K support

Less confusion.
More progress.

ADGM incorporation involves more than submitting a form. The structure, business activity, name, documents and supporting requirements all need to align. J K helps coordinate these stages so you can focus on the business itself.

  • Initial business setup consultation
  • Business activity and structure guidance
  • Company name and application coordination
  • Document preparation and review
  • ADGM application support
  • Post-incorporation business setup coordination
J K / ADGM SETUP SUPPORT
Business assessment Understand your intended activity
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Structure planning Identify the appropriate route
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Documentation Organise required information
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Application support Coordinate the incorporation process
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Next steps Support after incorporation
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Before you start

Get the details
right first.

The exact documentation depends on the entity, activity and applicant. We review the requirements with you before the application stage.

Important Requirements can vary depending on the proposed business activity, legal structure, shareholders, directors and whether additional regulatory approvals are involved.
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Proposed company / entity name
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Details of shareholders and directors
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Business activity and intended purpose
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Identification and supporting corporate documents
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Incorporation resolution and required forms
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Registered office / other applicable requirements
FAQ

Questions before
you begin?

Here are some common questions about setting up a business in ADGM.

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) is an international financial centre in Abu Dhabi. Its Registration Authority handles the registration, incorporation and licensing of legal entities within ADGM.

ADGM is designed to support local, regional and international applicants. Specific ownership and application requirements depend on the proposed entity and business activity.

ADGM supports a range of financial, non-financial and retail activities. Depending on the business, structures can include operating companies, holding companies, SPVs, foundations, technology startups and other permitted structures.

Non-exempt SPVs and foundations are required to appoint an ADGM-licensed Company Service Provider. Whether an entity is exempt depends on the applicable ADGM requirements.

ADGM states that applications can be completed within a few days when all required information is accurately submitted. Actual timing can vary depending on the entity, activity, documents and any additional approvals required.

Yes. J K can coordinate additional business setup and related services depending on your requirements, including selected UAE business, licensing and compliance support.

Start with J K

Your ADGM journey
starts with one conversation.

Tell us about your business, your intended activity and what you want to achieve in Abu Dhabi. Our team will help you understand the setup route and the next steps.

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