Dubai has become one of the leading global centres for wealth management. The UAE levies no personal income tax, no inheritance tax, no wealth tax and no capital gains tax. Holding companies in free zones can enjoy a corporate tax rate of 0% on qualifying participation income under the Qualified Free Zone Person (QFZP) regime.
In the DIFC (Dubai International Financial Centre) and ADGM (Abu Dhabi Global Market), foundations can be set up that hold assets as separate legal persons, without those assets falling into the estate when the founder dies. Under certain conditions, foundations can be treated as tax-transparent to avoid liability to corporate tax.
Advantages of the Dubai FIC
- 0% personal income tax in the UAE
- 0% inheritance tax, wealth tax and capital gains tax
- 0% corporate tax on qualifying income in free zones
- DIFC/ADGM foundations: assets bypass probate
- Tax transparency of the foundation possible
- Clear separation of personal and business assets
- World-class banking system with international reach
Who is the Dubai FIC for?
The Dubai FIC suits entrepreneurs and investors who are moving the centre of their life to the UAE, or who want to build an offshore wealth structure in one of the most dynamic financial centres in the world.
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