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Zoho, Odoo, ERPNext, Dynamics 365 and custom ERP, delivered by one accountable team.
Abu Dhabi Global Market entities are often holding companies, SPVs, family offices and regulated firms. We set up finance-led ERP for consolidation, controls and audit-ready reporting.
ADGM (Al Maryah Island), Abu Dhabi, UAEOn-site and remote ERP support
ERP software for ADGM companies is usually finance-led, serving holding companies, SPVs, family offices and FSRA-regulated firms in Abu Dhabi Global Market. Priorities are multi-entity consolidation with eliminations, approval controls, an IFRS-aligned chart of accounts and audit-ready records. Dynamics 365 Business Central or Finance suit many-entity groups, while Odoo and ERPNext also handle multiple companies.
Most requests for ERP software for ADGM companies come from finance teams, not operations. Abu Dhabi Global Market is an international financial centre with its own common law legal framework, covering Al Maryah Island and, following its expansion, Al Reem Island. Its Registration Authority registers companies, and its Financial Services Regulatory Authority supervises regulated financial firms.
The entities registered there vary widely. Some are asset and fund managers, banks, brokers or fintech firms regulated by the FSRA. Many more are holding companies, special purpose vehicles, family offices, foundations and professional services firms that use ADGM's legal framework to hold assets or run regional headquarters. A family group might have a dozen ADGM SPVs owning operating companies on the Abu Dhabi mainland, in KEZAD and abroad.
That structure creates the main ERP need: many legal entities, few transactions per entity, and a demand for clean, consolidated, audit-ready reporting. Intercompany loans, management fees, dividends and investment valuations have to be recorded consistently, often in several currencies. Our multi-company ERP page explains the consolidation mechanics in more detail.
We support Abu Dhabi clients on site from our Dubai office and remotely. We implement Microsoft Dynamics 365, Zoho, Odoo, ERPNext and custom ERP. For ADGM holding and investment structures, Dynamics 365 Business Central or Finance is often the strongest fit, while smaller advisory firms usually do well with Zoho Books or Odoo. We do not implement specialist fund administration or portfolio management platforms, but we can integrate with them.
ADGM companies sit within federal UAE tax law while following ADGM's own company and regulatory rules. The ERP supports the record keeping and reporting; the rules and judgments belong to your advisors and compliance team.
ADGM companies generally need to prepare annual accounts, and many must have them audited and filed with the Registration Authority, depending on their type and size. An ERP with clean period closes, audit trails and IFRS-aligned reports makes this much easier. Confirm your filing obligations with your corporate services provider.
Corporate tax under Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 applies to ADGM entities. Holding companies may rely on participation exemption for qualifying dividends and gains, and some ADGM entities may qualify as Qualifying Free Zone Persons. Tag income by type and source so your tax advisor can assess each entity.
Groups may consider forming a tax group or must document related-party transactions at arm's length. Consistent intercompany accounting in the ERP, with agreements attached, provides the data your advisor needs.
ADGM is not treated like a goods-focused designated zone for VAT. Some financial services are exempt and others standard-rated, which can affect input VAT recovery. The ERP can apply partial recovery calculations if your advisor confirms they apply.
Regulated firms have prudential and reporting obligations to the FSRA. An ERP can supply the accounting data behind those reports, but regulatory returns themselves are prepared by your compliance team, often with specialist tools.
General information, not tax or legal advice. Rules change; confirm current FTA, MOHRE and Ministry of Finance guidance with your advisor.
Here is the close cycle we typically set up for an ADGM holding company with SPVs and operating subsidiaries. The aim is a consolidated pack the board and auditors can rely on, produced without manual spreadsheet stitching.
One shared database: every step updates stock, finance and reports in real time.
These capabilities matter most for holding, investment and advisory entities registered in Abu Dhabi Global Market.
Consolidate dozens of entities with different currencies and ownership percentages, with eliminations and minority interest handled in the system.
When one entity posts a management fee or loan interest, the matching entry is created in the counterparty, keeping balances aligned.
Role-based access, approval limits and full change history support segregation of duties and make external audits faster.
Track holdings, capital calls, distributions and valuations by entity, linked to the general ledger instead of a separate spreadsheet.
Bank feeds from UAE and international banks, cash positions by entity and currency, and payment approvals with dual authorization.
Financial statements, management packs and budget versus actual reports by entity and for the group, ready to export or share.
We support ADGM entities and their operating companies across Abu Dhabi.
Compare financial free zones and explore finance-focused ERP options.
We configure the system for the rules UAE businesses report against, and test it before go-live.
General information, not tax or legal advice. Confirm current requirements with the FTA, MOHRE or your advisor. See all UAE compliance guides.
Nearby areas, free zones and emirates we serve from our Dubai base, alongside ADGM (Al Maryah Island).
Official sources and references
Facts on this page were checked against these sources in October 2026. Rules change, so confirm current requirements before acting.
Still have a question? Our consultants are happy to help.
Ask an ExpertIf you have many entities and need consolidation with eliminations, Dynamics 365 Business Central or Dynamics 365 Finance are strong choices. Odoo and ERPNext also handle multiple companies and can work well for simpler structures. We review your entity chart and reporting needs before recommending one.
The ERP can produce financial statements from an IFRS-aligned chart of accounts, with adjustments posted in the system. Your accountants and auditors remain responsible for the final statements and disclosures.
ADGM entities are within the scope of UAE corporate tax. Some may benefit from Qualifying Free Zone Person treatment or participation exemption on qualifying holdings, depending on conditions. Please confirm each entity's position with your tax advisor.
Yes, where the other system offers exports or an API. We commonly import journal summaries, valuations or capital account data into the ERP so the general ledger and investment records stay in line.
Often, yes. A small consulting or advisory firm with one or two entities usually does well with Zoho Books or Odoo, configured for projects, time billing and VAT. We recommend the platform that matches your size, not the largest option.
Yes. Our office is in Dubai, and we travel to Al Maryah Island, Al Reem Island and elsewhere in Abu Dhabi for workshops, training and go-live, with remote support in between.
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