Abu Dhabi · Abu Dhabi Global Market

Azhari & Associates

Foundations, SPVs and asset protection structures in Abu Dhabi Global Market.

Set up with the tax law of your home country in mind.

Abu Dhabi · ADGM

At a glance

Licensed in ADGM

We are licensed by the ADGM Registration Authority as a company service provider. We set up foundations and SPVs and act as their registered agent – a role ADGM reserves for licensed firms.
English Common Law

ADGM applies English common law directly and has its own independent courts. Your structure rests on rules that international banks, families and advisers already know and trust.
Foundations and SPVs

From family foundations to holding SPVs, we register and administer the structures that keep private wealth apart from business risk – set up early, documented and tax-compliant.
Part of the Azhari Group

Our sister firm, Azhari Legal Consultancy, has advised clients in the UAE since 2005. Legal questions are handled in Dubai; your structure is set up and looked after in Abu Dhabi.
German Tax Expertise

Dr. Azhari is a German certified tax law specialist and has taught international taxation as a visiting professor in Berlin. Each structure takes account of the tax rules of your home country, not only those of the UAE.

Abu Dhabi Global Market

A Jurisdiction Built on English Law

2015

ADGM Opens

The international financial centre on Al Maryah Island starts operating

English Law Applies

English common law becomes directly applicable in ADGM
2017

Foundations Regulations

ADGM introduces the foundation for family wealth and succession
2021

Company Service Providers

Providing company services to others becomes a licensed activity
2023

Al Reem Island

ADGM’s jurisdiction extends to Al Reem Island

DLT Foundations

A foundation designed for blockchain and digital-asset projects
2025

Legal Services Licensed

Legal services in ADGM become a separately licensed activity
Today

Azhari & Associates

Foundations, SPVs and company services from Abu Dhabi