A Family Investment Company (FIC) in Dubai (DIFC/ADGM) combines 0% income tax, 0% inheritance tax and state-of-the-art asset protection structures in one of the most dynamic financial centres in the world.
The UAE levy no personal income tax, no inheritance tax, no wealth tax and no capital gains tax. Qualifying companies in free zones can benefit from 0% corporation tax.
The DIFC and ADGM offer foundation structures that pass the assets directly to the beneficiaries on the founder's death, without probate proceedings and without inheritance tax.
Services included in the fee
- Formation of the FIC in the DIFC or ADGM
- Drafting of the articles and the governance structure
- Registered office in Dubai for 12 months
- Tax registration and compliance
- Optional: formation of a foundation for estate planning
- Ongoing personal support from our team
- Bookkeeping, accounting and audit through our partners (charged separately)
Process and next steps
01, Initial consultation: Analysis of your financial situation and review of the best Dubai structure (DIFC or ADGM).
02, FIC formation: Formation of the FIC in the DIFC or ADGM, setting up of the governance structure.
03, Asset transfer: Structured transfer of your assets to the FIC, with tax guidance.
Suitable for
- Business owners moving the centre of their life to the UAE
- Investors who want to build an offshore asset structure in Dubai
- People who want to benefit from 0% income tax and 0% inheritance tax
- Clients with international assets and a global outlook