ADGM Category 3A permission in the United Arab Emirates

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Abu Dhabi regulates this financial services permission. Under FSMR section 105 and GEN 8.8, prior written approval from the FSRA is required before a person becomes a controller. Such approval applies whenever an investor crosses 20%, exceeds 30%, or reaches 50% in voting rights or capital. A controller is legally defined as holding 10% or more of voting rights or capital, or exercising significant influence. The statutory determination period runs for 90 days from receipt of a complete notice, accompanied by a USD 1,000 application fee. Statutory supervision by the FSRA, established in Abu Dhabi in 2013, governs Category 3A permissions under the Financial Services and Markets Regulations 2015. Annual supervisory fees stand at USD 25,000. Official registry records counted 32 entities under this specific licence classification on 2026-09-24, following rules in force from 2015-10-04. Permitted operations under the PRU rulebook include execution of orders on behalf of clients. Confirmation of asset endorsements and approved individuals requires the buyer to search the FSRA Public Register by firm name or FSP permission number. Domestic scope limits regulatory reach because this authorisation does not passport.