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About
Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC)
DIFC is a premier financial institution in Dubai, UAE and it is ranked among the world’s top 10 financial centers.
It is a well-established business and lifestyle destination ranking along with New York, Hong Kong and Singapore.
Why DIFC?
The DIFC offers a modified version of the English Common Law, which gives foreign investors an additional sense of security and stability. In partnership with the common law framework, the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) functions as the DIFC’s regulatory body and plays a crucial role in providing as well as enforcing the international regulatory standards that make the financial hub a popular destination for international businesses.
Incorporation Services
Apart from our incorporation services in Mainland and Free zone, we also assist to incorporate in DIFC and ADGM.
Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC)
DIFC, a leading financial hub, offers a dynamic ecosystem for businesses, fostering innovation and growth in the heart of Dubai's skyline
DIFC, a leading financial hub, offers a dynamic ecosystem for businesses, fostering innovation and growth in the heart of Dubai's skyline
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM)
ADGM, at the forefront of financial excellence, provides a robust platform for international businesses, driving economic development and prosperity in Abu Dhabi
ADGM, at the forefront of financial excellence, provides a robust platform for international businesses, driving economic development and prosperity in Abu Dhabi
Visa services in DIFC, ADGM, Including Golden Visa Service.
Experience seamless visa processing tailored for DIFC and ADGM, including exclusive Golden Visa services, simplifying your journey to residency and beyond.
Experience seamless visa processing tailored for DIFC and ADGM, including exclusive Golden Visa services, simplifying your journey to residency and beyond.
incorporation services in DIFC
Premium Jurisdiction
The DIFC is well regarded in the international community, being voted among the top 8 onshore financial centers worldwide. Its emphasis on regulation, and visibility in the investor community also helps to attract further investments down the road.
incorporation services in DIFC
Non Regulatory (Non-financial)
XPRO’s structuring team will advise you on the best structuring to establish a Fintech company (Innovation License) , AI License as per your requirements and as per the existing regulations.
Following activities are part of the Innovation license:
- Portal
- Software House
- Technology Research and Development
- Information Technology Consultants
- Internet Consultancy
- IT Infrastructure
- Internet Content provider
Benefits of obtaining
Innovation & AI license
Low cost license fee of USD 1,500 per year, for up to 4 years
To be part of a thriving ecosystem in DIFC.
Up to 4 visas approved on the minimum co-working desk space
Waiver of the minimum share capital requirement of US$ 50,000
Reduced visa costs of up to 50%
Minimum co-working desk space at US$ 500 per month, payable monthly or annually
Setting up in DIFC
A Prescribed Company
Investors can incorporate a holding company similar to ADGM SPV, albeit with few additional requirements. Appointing a CSP is not mandatory to incorporate a prescribed company in DIFC. Clients will not require an office space if the CSP is appointed, whereas an office/ desk space will be required if the CSP is not appointed.
Prescribed company can hold any nature of assets, but there are few qualifying criteria’s in order to incorporate a prescribed company. Please connect with any of our consultants to learn more about prescribed companies.
DIFC cost to register a foundation is USD 1,100. Apart from this, there is a separate cost of USD 750 to file data protection with DIFC.
Our expert consultants in XPRO will assist you to incorporate a Prescribed company in ADGM, collate KYC, draft incorporation documents, open bank account and manage post incorporation services including renewal services.
Setting up in DIFC
A Foundation
Foundations provide a mechanism to consolidate holdings of various assets (shares, real property, intellectual property, royalties, etc.) into a single holding entity.
This allows for clarity on the transfer of assets during a succession process, and makes it Foundations operate like common law trusts, with an important distinction – they are legally incorporated with a distinct legal personality.
The advantage in registering a foundation in DIFC/ ADGM is for the existence of the common law. Because of its Orphan structure, the foundation will own the assets rather than any individual owning it.
Following are the members required to be appointed to register a foundation in DIFC:
- Council Members – At lease 2 council members must be appointed. The council Members can be either individual (or) body corporate.
- Founder – Minimum 1 to be appointed. This can be an individual (or) body corporate.
- Guardian – Not mandatory to be appointed. Cannot be same as council member.
- Beneficiary – Minimum 1 to be appointed. Founder/ Council member can be appointed as Beneficiary.
DIFC cost to register a foundation is USD 200. Apart from this, there is a separate cost of USD 750 to file data protection with DIFC.
Our expert consultants in XPRO will assist you to register a foundation in DIFC, collate KYC, draft incorporation documents, open bank account and manage post registration services including renewal services.
Services in DIFC
Regulatory Incorporation
DFSA is an independent regulatory authority responsible to approve licenses of financial service firms.
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