guidance

Branch - Financial Services and Non-Financial Services

Issuing bodyADGM
CountryUAE
Branch RegistrationBusiness PlanFinancial ProjectionsOrganizational Structure

This ADGM guidance document outlines the standard requirements for registering a branch of a foreign company, covering both financial and non-financial firms. It details the necessary steps, including in-principle approval for financial services and the submission of a comprehensive business plan for non-financial activities, which is crucial for the ADGM Registration Authority's assessment.

Key requirements
  • Obtain in-principle approval from ADGM Financial Services if the business activity is financial.
  • Submit a business plan as part of the online application if the business activity is non-financial.
  • Provide an ownership structure chart identifying all controllers, direct or indirect, and ownership percentage, including ultimate beneficial owners.
  • Provide a full organization chart of the applicant’s proposed key appointments.
  • Provide financial projections, including initial capital injection and estimated annual expenses.
Applies to: Foreign companies seeking to register a branch in ADGM, whether engaged in financial or non-financial activities.
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