April 2021
1.1. Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) is an international financial centre established pursuant to Abu Dhabi Law No. 4 of 2013 in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. With its own civil and commercial laws based on English common law, ADGM offers the local, regional and international business community a world-class legal system and regulatory regime.
1.2 The ADGM Registration Authority (RA) is the commercial regulator of the ADGM. It is responsible for the licensing, registration and incorporation of entities seeking to establish a presence in the ADGM as well as monitoring and enforcing the ADGM's commercial legislation and facilitating government services.
1.3 This Guidance is issued under section 936(2) of the Companies Regulations 2020 (Regulations) to elaborate on the exemptions from the requirement to appoint a Company Service Provider (CSP).
2.1 In accordance with subsection 296...