UAE
ADGM (SPV)
Purpose-built SPV for holding specific assets or investments with clear governance.
2-3 weeks
0-9% tax
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Key Benefits
Why form in UAE?
Purpose-built SPV
Designed for holding a specific asset or investment with clear governance and limited operational footprint.
Common-law framework
A familiar legal environment supports structured deals and international investor expectations.
Transaction-friendly
Suitable for deal SPVs, co-investments, and asset acquisition structures requiring clear registers and records.
Asset ring-fencing
Helps isolate a single investment or property from operating risks elsewhere in the corporate group.
Counterparty credibility
Often preferred for institutional counterparties, subject to KYC and bank onboarding policies.
Cross-border flexibility
Commonly used in international structures, subject to tax and reporting considerations.
Tax Overview
UAE taxation at a glance
UAE Corporate Tax
0% may apply to Qualifying Free Zone Persons (QFZPs) on qualifying income; otherwise 9% may apply. The AED 375,000 0% band generally applies to non-QFZPs; QFZPs instead follow the qualifying/non-qualifying income rules.
0-9%
VAT
Often not applicable unless the SPV makes taxable supplies in the UAE and registers for VAT.
5%
Withholding Tax
The UAE does not currently levy withholding tax on outbound payments under the federal Corporate Tax regime.
0%
Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax (DMTT)
May apply to UAE entities that are part of large multinational groups (Pillar Two threshold) to ensure a 15% minimum effective tax rate in the UAE.
up to 15%
Formation Process
How we incorporate your ADGM (SPV)
1
Day 1–5
KYC & Purpose Confirmation
Confirm SPV purpose and ownership; collect KYC documents and declarations.
2
Day 6–7
Name Reservation
Coordinate name reservation/pre-clearance steps.
3
Day 8–12
Incorporation Submission
Submit incorporation application and standard documents.
4
Day 13–18
Review & Clarifications
ADGM review cycle and responses to any queries.
5
Day 19–21
Issuance & Pack
Receive incorporation documents and deliver the digital corporate pack.
Pricing
What's included in your ADGM (SPV)
Formation Package
$1,000
- Incorporation application preparation and filing (ADGM SPV)
- Completion of standard incorporation documents (ADGM SPV)
- Up to 2 shareholders included in the standard CSP package
- Provision of registered office address
- Coordination of name reservation and filing steps
- Digital corporate document pack (formation set)
- Registered agent/CSP file administration for year 1
Annual Maintenance
$6,400/year
- Annual renewal / licence renewal processing (as applicable)
- Annual return filing support
- Data protection statement renewal support (if applicable)
- Provision/continuation of registered office address
Add-ons
Enhance your ADGM (SPV)
Participant Management
- Additional Shareholder (UAE)Add an extra shareholder beyond the included allowance.
Bank Accounts & Payments
- International Fiat Bank Account OpeningOpen a secure international fiat bank account to manage global payments, receive client funds, and hold multi-currency balances with reputable banking partners.
Nominee Services
- Nominee Corporate DirectorAppoint a professional third-party director to protect your privacy and meet local residency or compliance requirements.
- Nominee ShareholderNominee shareholding to separate legal title from beneficial ownership
Ready to get started?
Form your ADGM (SPV) in UAE and have your entity ready in 2-3 weeks.
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