ADGM FUND SETUP
Your gateway to the Middle East, Asia, and beyond.
Set up your investment fund in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) one of the world’s most advanced and trusted financial hubs.
ADGM Fund Overview
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) is a leading international financial center in the UAE, built on English common law and regulated by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA). With a strong legal framework, business-friendly environment, and zero corporate and personal income tax, ADGM offers a secure and attractive platform for fund managers, institutional investors, and high-net-worth individuals.
Its comprehensive financial ecosystem spanning asset management, fund administration, and private banking makes it a preferred destination for setting up and managing investment funds. Strategically located, ADGM provides global investors seamless access to markets across the Middle East, Europe, and Asia, reinforcing its role as a premier gateway for cross-border investment.
What HFQ Offers
We provide comprehensive advisory and support services for establishing investment fund structures in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). Our role is to guide investment managers, institutional investors, and family offices through the regulatory, legal, and operational setup process, ensuring alignment with ADGM’s framework.
- Entity Structuring & Licensing: Advising on the appropriate ADGM fund structure such as an Exempt Fund, Qualified Investor Fund, or Public Fund based on your objectives and intended investor base. We coordinate the licensing application with the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) and assist with documentation preparation in line with regulatory requirements.
- Legal & Compliance Advisory: Supporting you in navigating ADGM’s English common law framework by establishing internal governance policies, AML/KYC procedures, and investor documentation consistent with international standards.
- Operational Setup: Facilitating coordination with fund administrators, custodians, and other third-party service providers to help you establish a compliant and efficient operating model. We also advise on office setup, representation requirements, economic substance obligations, and director appointments.
- Ongoing Regulatory Support: Providing post-establishment assistance, including compliance monitoring, FSRA reporting, policy updates, and renewal filings, to ensure continued alignment with evolving obligations.
Our services are designed to support clients seeking to establish a presence within ADGM’s regulatory environment. This material is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell, a solicitation of an offer to buy, or investment advice in respect of any financial product or service.
