Task:                     

[07.032-ADGM] - CORP SUPPORT # AD HOC CERTIFICATES – E.G. NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATES (FOR DUAL LICENSE ETC.)

Purpose:             

NOCs can be issued by the ADGM RA for the following purposes:


1)      NOC to own/hold shares.

The RA can issue a letter stating that the RA does not have any objection to the company owning or holding shares in entities registered in a jurisdiction outside ADGM. Companies registered in ADGM including SPVs and Tech-startups but excluding branches, can request this letter.


2)      NOC to own a property.

Companies who wish to buy properties that require registration with Abu Dhabi Municipality or Dubai Land Department would be asked by the said authorities to provide a letter issued by the RA. The RA can issue a letter stating that the RA does not have any objection to the company owning properties. Companies registered in ADGM including SPVs and Tech-startups but excluding branches, can request this letter.


3)      NOC to open a branch.

Operational entities who wish to have a branch outside ADGM and requires a no objection certificate from RA can use this option. Companies registered in ADGM including SPVs and Tech-startups but excluding branches, can request this letter.


4)      NOC to open a branch (Dual License)

Operational entities (except retailers) who wish to have a branch in Abu Dhabi onshore and use their office in ADGM as its registered office address can register their branch via the dual license regime. RA can issue such NOC to the entities. This NOC will be part of the entity's application to the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED).


5)      NOC Dual License Renewal

Company who has registered a branch with ADDED under the dual license regime and wish to renew such license with ADDED can request for an NOC from RA using this option.

 Legal Entities:   

Companies, Partnerships, Foundations

Questions:         

1) Do we have access to the client’s entity on the KOUNTED dashboard? If not, an ORS form needs to be filed first to gain access because only users with authority over the entity can file this request.


2) For what purpose is the NOC required?  

Pay Attention:   

1) Choose the appropriate option from the list above based on the client’s required purpose.

Submission:       

Online via the ADGM RA portal https://newreg.adgm.com/


à  Navigate to the Service List and select the register (Companies, Partnership, Foundation), go to Corporate Services, select View Option


àClick Corporate Services, Proceed, and confirm your selection.


àService Type needs to be selected from the below depending on the client’s confirmed purpose.
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àComplete the form and upload the required documents (if any), then click Next.


àTick the Declaration and select Next.


àComplete the payment, then select Submit. Once payment is completed, you will instantly receive the documents.

Timeline:             

This document can be requested at any time after incorporation/registration.

Timeframe:        

KOUNTED same working day provided the payment is received online


ADGM: Once payment is completed, you will instantly receive the documents.

Supporting documents:

Declaration Letter (template to be requested from the ADGM RA) is only required for NOC to open a branch (Dual License) and NOC Dual License Renewal.

Applicable Legislation:   

                               

                                               

ADGM Limited Liability Partnership Regulations

                                               

ADGM Foundations Regulations

KOUNTED Fees:

Please add the KOUNTED fees

ADGM Fees:      

USD 100 per ad hoc certificate, i.e. if documents for multiple purposes are required, each document is charged with a fee of USD 100.