Location · Abu Dhabi
Business Setup in Abu Dhabi
The capital — home to ADGM, twofour54 and major industry.
Abu Dhabi combines a fast-growing economy with world-class free zones — ADGM for finance, twofour54 for media, plus industrial and mainland options. It's a strong base for financial services, family offices, media and enterprise.
Indicative from ~AED 15,000; ADGM and regulated activities are premium.
What's involved
ADGM
An English-common-law financial centre for finance, funds, family offices and fintech.
twofour54
The capital's media free zone with studios, incentives and content-commission access.
Mainland & industry
Strong options for industrial, enterprise and government-linked business.
Prestige & stability
A credible, institutionally-respected base for serious ventures.
Recommended free zones
Frequently asked
01Why set up in Abu Dhabi?＋
Abu Dhabi offers ADGM (a top financial centre), twofour54 for media, and strong industrial and enterprise options — ideal for finance, family offices, media and larger ventures.
02Is ADGM better than DIFC?＋
Both are excellent common-law financial centres. The right choice depends on your regulator relationship, cost and network — we'll compare them for your specific case.
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