Sources

Every statement above is tied to an entry below. Confidence A means a primary text or a regulator statement. Confidence B means a consistent professional source, or a conclusion drawn from the absence of a provision.

1. B alternative — No resident director is required in this jurisdiction, so no substitute arrangement arises. Derived from JF-023 reviewed 2026-08
2. A nominee status public — The Record of Beneficial Owners is not published publicly. Access is limited to designated personnel of the ADGM Registration Authority, and the Registrar may disclose to third parties only under section 967 of the Companies Regulations or with the consent of the entity concerned. Beneficial Ownership and Control Regulations 2022, enacted 14 December 2022. ADGM Registration Authority reviewed 2026-08
3. A resident director required — ADGM Companies Regulations: at least one director is required and at least one director must be a natural person. No residency requirement is imposed on directors. ADGM Rulebook s. 145 and Registration Authority incorporation checklist reviewed 2026-08