ADGM Foundation

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ADGM Foundations are based on English common law principles and offer a cost-effective, globally respected alternative for estate and wealth planning.

Abu Dhabi Global Markets ADGM

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    Ancova ADGM Foundation Services Include

    • Drafting of Charter, By-laws, and purpose
    • Registration & compliance management
    • Residency structuring if needed
    • Confidential asset protection and succession planning

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    Use Cases

    Succession planning for international families, holding for operating companies and real estate, philanthropic and charitable vehicles, employee benefit and incentive structures, and asset segregation for high-risk professions.

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    Why ADGM

    An independent English common-law jurisdiction with a Registration Authority recognised by global banks and counterparties - combining UAE residency advantages with the legal certainty international families expect.

ADGM Foundation — Quick Facts

The Numbers That Matter for an ADGM Foundation

Verified figures from the ADGM Foundations Regulations 2017 and the ADGM Registration Authority guidance.

Last reviewed: 2026-05-12. Figures change — verify against the regulator before quoting clients.

Key Advantages

  • English common law and independent ADGM courts
  • Separate legal personality and full asset segregation
  • Migration of foreign foundations and trusts permitted
  • No mandatory public disclosure of founders or beneficiaries
  • 0% corporate tax on qualifying income
  • Recognised by international banks and counterparties

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