ADGM SPV cost.
An ADGM Special Purpose Vehicle is a passive holding company under English common law — used for cap-table structuring, IP, real estate and family-office holding. It needs no office and no visa, which makes it one of the cheapest credible onshore holding vehicles in the UAE. Here is the 2026 cost.
What you actually pay, line by line.
| Item | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ADGM SPV annual licence | USD 1,900 | Per year |
| Corporate Service Provider (mandatory) | USD 2,500 – 5,000 | Provides registered office + authorised signatory |
| ArxSetup structuring & filing fee | USD 4,500 | Articles, KYC, board resolutions |
| Year-1 all-in | from USD 8,900 | No office, no visa required |
| Year-2 onwards | from USD 4,400 | Licence + CSP |
Government fees are pass-through and may be revised by the regulator without notice. AED/USD conversions are indicative. ArxSetup professional fees are fixed and quoted in writing before engagement. Figures current May 2026.
Reviewed by qualified counsel within ArxSetup and our affiliated practices, Neo Legal (UAE) and Cornwalls (Australia). Figures verified against primary regulator sources. Last reviewed: May 2026. Est. 2021 · DDA Licence 107229 · direct registry filing partner. How we review →
Common questions.
The questions clients ask most before committing. Current to 2026, reviewed by counsel.
How much does an ADGM SPV cost in 2026?
From USD 8,900 all-in for year one — ADGM SPV licence (USD 1,900/year), mandatory Corporate Service Provider (USD 2,500–5,000), plus the ArxSetup structuring fee. Year two onwards is from USD 4,400. No office lease or visa is required.
What is an ADGM SPV used for?
A passive holding vehicle: holding shares in operating companies, IP, real estate, aircraft or fund interests, and ring-fencing assets on a cap table. It cannot trade or employ operational staff.
Does an ADGM SPV need a physical office?
No — the mandatory Corporate Service Provider supplies the registered office. There is no office-lease or visa requirement, which is why it is the cheapest ADGM structure.
ADGM SPV vs DIFC Prescribed Company — which is cheaper?
ADGM SPV is marginally cheaper (from USD 1,900/year licence) and benefits from Ministerial Decision 261 of 2024 (Foundations can hold SPVs without triggering UAE CT). DIFC Prescribed Company is competitive and offers deeper private-banking access.
Can an ADGM SPV hold UAE real estate?
It can hold shares in property-owning vehicles and, in designated areas, freehold through the right structure. We map the holding layer to the specific asset and banking requirement.
This page is general information, reviewed May 2026 — not legal, tax or immigration advice, and it does not create a client relationship. Advice specific to your circumstances is provided only under a signed engagement letter. Government fees are set by the relevant authority and may change without notice. Where local registered agents are required, we coordinate with licensed partners and disclose their role in writing.