ADGM Foundation Setup

An ADGM Foundation is a standalone legal entity established under the ADGM Foundations Regulations 2017, designed to hold and manage assets for the benefit of designated beneficiaries, used widely for succession planning, asset protection, and family governance.

Any individual or legal entity, regardless of nationality or UAE residency, can establish an ADGM Foundation. The Founder transfers assets into the Foundation, which then administers them according to the Charter and Bylaws.

An ADGM Foundation can hold shares in companies, cash and listed securities, interests in real estate, digital assets, intellectual property, and other financial instruments, held directly by the Foundation in its own name.

The Foundation is administered by a Council of at least two members, appointed in accordance with the Bylaws. An optional Guardian may be appointed to oversee the Council. The Founder may hold reserved powers as defined in the Charter.