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ADGM Tech Startup Commercial License

The ADGM Tech Startup Commercial License is designed to help entrepreneurs set up their businesses in the UAE quickly and efficiently. With two stages — seed and emergent — the license offers incentivized fees to support startups during their initial years.

Through the Tech Startup License, startups gain access to a range of benefits, including visas, office spaces, and potential funding opportunities. Partnerships with entities like Hub71 further enhance these opportunities, allowing startups to scale and grow within Abu Dhabi’s vibrant ecosystem.

 

 

Eligibility

 

  • Local, Regional, and International Startups: Any innovative startup seeking to establish or expand its operations in Abu Dhabi.
  • Tech Business Models: Startups that leverage technology as the main platform to solve customer challenges and provide products or services that meet specific market needs.
  • Scalability: Startups with the potential to scale regionally or globally.
  • Sustainable Economic Development: Startups with product/market fit that contribute to sustainable economic development.
  • ADGM Regulation Remit: The business model must fall within the ADGM regulation remit and adhere to ADGM’s business structures.

 

Application Process

  1. Send an Inquiry: Reach out to a member of the ADGM team to discuss your business plan and receive guidance on the necessary documentation.
  2. Review Eligibility Criteria: Download and carefully review the FAQs to ensure you meet all the eligibility requirements.
  3. Prepare Your Business Plan: Use ADGM business plan guidelines or your own format to prepare a brief business plan. This will be submitted along with your online application for Category B - business activities.
  4. Submit Application: Complete and submit your application online.
  5. Application Outcome: If your application is successful, you will receive an email outlining the next steps for completing your application.

 

 

 

Elevate, Connect, and Grow Your Business

The ADGM Tech Startup Commercial Licence is designed to help entrepreneurs set up their businesses in the UAE quickly and efficiently.

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