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Cost of Setting Up a Regulated Firm in the ADGM - 10 Leaves

The Article gives information about cost of setting up a regulated firm in the ADGM (Abu Dhabi Global Market). For Details, Mail us at:connect@10leaves.ae

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Cost of Setting Up a Regulated Firm in the ADGM - 10 Leaves

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  1. Cost of Setting Up a Regulated Firm in the ADGM - 10 Leaves The ADGM is an upcoming international financial centre in the MENA region for business and fintech. The quality of ADGM’s independent regulator, the prevailing common law framework, excellent infrastructure and tax efficiencies make it the perfect base to take advantage of the rapidly growing demand for financial and business services in Abu Dhabi and the greater MENA region. Why Setup a financial services firm in the ADGM? The ADGM is one of two onshore financial centres in the UAE. Established in 2015, it quickly rose through the rankings and is now counted as one of the top 25 financial centres in the world. ​ADGM’s innovative SPV regime​, its initiatives in the fintech space and its issuance of the region’s first crypto-asset regulatory framework, have all contributed to its success. Specific Advantages: Here are some specific advantages of establishing in the Abu Dhabi Global Market: LEGAL AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: ● Legal framework supports cross-border activities. ● 100% foreign ownership permitted. ● No restriction on foreign talent or employees. ● No restrictions on capital repatriation. TAX BENEFITS: ● Zero tax for 50 years on profits, capital or assets from 2004. ● Zero tax on employee income. COUNTERPARTY CONFIDENCE: ● Well regarded, independent regulator. ● Independent, English-speaking, common law judicial system. ● Distinct from the UAE legal system. ● Risk-based regulatory approach.

  2. DIVERSE ECOSYSTEM: ● Central to regional deal making. ● High concentration of international firms, investment funds, wealth management firms, banks, and financial institutions. ● World-class regional and international law and auditing firms, and other professional services. ● A growing fund domicile in the region. GEOGRAPHIC EPICENTRE: ● Management offices, holding companies and family offices are located closer to the assets they own or manage. ● The Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) is increasingly the centre of gravity for the global economy. ● The UAE plays a central role in the growing South-South trade, principally between Asia and Africa. ● Well-positioned to harness the potential of emerging markets. Costs: Setting up an ADGM Regulated Firm involves the following interactions: ​Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA): The FSRA is responsible for reviewing and approving all app The FSRA is responsible for reviewing and approving all applications for financial services. Costs depend on the activities applied for, which puts the applicant in one of five categories. Generally, there are two components of FSRA fees. One – an application processing fee, and the other, an annual licensing fee. Application fee: starts from US$ 5,000 per activity for a Category 4 license application​.

  3. License fee:​ starts from US$ 5,000 per activity for a ​Category 4 license. Registration Authority (RA): The RA helps to set up the legal structure of the ADGM Regulated Firm. Shareholders can be individual, or corporate. There are many options available, such as ‘Private Company Limited by Shares’ and ‘Limited Liability Partnerships’. In case of Private Company Limited by Shares, the costs for setting up include: Application for reserving a name: ​US$ 200 Application for Incorporation of a Private Company Limited by Shares: ​US$ 1,500 Commercial License on Incorporation:​ US$ 4,000 (annual fee) Business Activity fees:​ US$ 9,000 (annual fee) Data Protection: The data protection notification is part of the process of registering a new entity in the ADGM. The costs involved are as follows: Registration ​- US$ 300 Annual renewal ​– US$ 100 Office spaces: Every entity registered in the ADGM is required to lease a physical office. You can choose from business center options, or physical spaces within the ADGM. Here is an indication of the prevailing rates: Business Centre​ – from a one-desk office at US$ 19,000. Fitted Offices ​– from US$ 55 per square foot.

  4. Visas: Establishment Card Application​ – US$ 273 E-channel ​– US$ 1,100 (one-time) E-channel deposit​ – US$ 1,360 Visas (per visa) ​– from US$ 1,500 Costs Summary: ​​US$ FSRA Application Fee(Form) 5,000 FSRA License Fee(Form) 5,000 Application for reserving a Name 200 Application for Incorporation 1,500 Commercial License 4,000 Business Activity Fee 4,000 Data Protection Registration 300 Office Spaces(business center), from 19,000 Fitted Offices from 40,000 Establishment Card Application 273 E-Channel 1,100 E-Channel deposit 1,360

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