Steps to start business in ADGM Free Zone
- Determine the Type of Business Activity
Before starting the process of applying for a business license, it’s first necessary to determine what specific business activities you plan to undertake.
- Registration of the Trade Name
After selecting the activity category and type of business, you’ll need to select a trade name that gives a unique identity to your business.
- Prepare Registration Documents and Business Plan
Registration applications and forms will be prepared at this stage, and a business plan also needs to be drafted.
- Submit Application and Documentation
Legal documents, such as the Articles of Association and the shareholder’s resolution must be submitted to the ADGM.
- Obtaining Initial Approval
For foreign investors, getting the approval of the concerned authority (GDRFA) is mandatory.
- Issuance of License
Upon obtaining approval from the relevant authorities, the license can be issued by the respective licensing authority under the following categories:
- Commercial
- Professional
- Financial regulated licenses
- Tourism
