Common Law. Zero tax. Maximum protection.
The Abu Dhabi Global Market combines the best of both worlds: the legal certainty of British Common Law and the tax advantages of the Emirates. The Rolls-Royce of offshore holdings.
ADGM Holding
Alpha Investments Ltd
Holdings held
Asset Protection
Common Law shield
Dividends received
0% withholding tax
0%
Corporate Tax
0%
On dividends
0%
On capital gains
3-4 wks
Setup time
Why ADGM
The ADGM combines British legal rigour with the tax advantages of the Emirates. That is why high-net-worth individuals and institutional investors choose to set up here.
Legal system identical to Jersey, Cayman, Singapore. British judges. Predictable case law. Worldwide recognition.
0% on profits (exempt from the 9% UAE Corporate Tax). 0% on dividends. 0% on capital gains. No withholding tax.
Advanced protection structures: trusts, foundations, SPVs. Difficult to challenge from abroad. No public register of beneficial owners.
Accounts with FAB (First Abu Dhabi Bank), Emirates NBD. Solid banks with international access. Private banking available.
Between Europe, Asia and Africa. Ideal time zone. Major air hub (Abu Dhabi, Dubai). No foreign exchange controls.
For a passive holding, minimal requirements: registered office, registered agent, board meetings. No need for local employees.
Comparison
ADGM
Luxembourg
Jersey
BVI
Our view: The ADGM offers the best value for money for a Common Law holding with easy banking access.
Use cases
Centralise your shareholdings in different companies through a single holding.
Hold non-French real estate assets through the holding (mind the IFI implications).
House your intellectual property and centralise royalty flows.
Prepare succession with tailored structures (foundation option available).
Our Packages
Basic holding structure
One-time setup
Complete operational structure
One-time setup
Multi-generational wealth structure
One-time setup
Process
48h
Define the optimal structure.
1 wk
Prepare documents (KYC, AoA).
1-2 wks
Registration with the ADGM.
2-3 wks
Open FAB or Emirates NBD account.
Done!
Holding active, ready to operate.
FAQ
Common Law. Zero tax. Bank account included. In 5-6 weeks.
You need a holding company. You've heard about BVI, Cayman, and now everyone's talking about ADGM and Mauritius.
Marc's €10M exit was the result of 12 years of building. The PE firm offered a clean buyout: €10M for 100% of shares, paid in two tranches (€7M at close, €3M ov
You've decided to relocate for tax purposes. Two destinations dominate the conversation: UAE (Dubai/Abu Dhabi) and Singapore.