About DIFC
World-class business and lifestyle destination
DIFC is the leading financial hub for the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA), which comprises 77 countries with an approximate population of 3.7bn and an estimated GDP of USD 11.2trn.
With a 21-year track record of facilitating trade and investment flows across the MEASA region, the Centre connects these fast-growing markets with the economies of Asia, Europe, and the Americas through Dubai.
Why global families choose DIFC
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Home to 120+ global families and private wealth groups
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USD 1.2 trillion+ in affiliated family wealth
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1400+ registered foundations
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1300 family-related entities
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Legal Framework
Operate within an internationally recognised English-language common law framework designed to support sophisticated wealth and succession structures.
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Succession & Governance
Establish clear governance models, succession strategies, and ownership structures to preserve family continuity across generations.
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Privacy & Confidentiality
Benefit from DIFC’s private registry options and robust frameworks designed to protect family confidentiality while maintaining regulatory integrity.
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Strategic Global Access
Position your family enterprise at the centre of the MEASA region with direct access to global markets, institutions, and investment opportunities.
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Tailored Wealth Structures
Choose from foundations, family offices, holding companies, SPVs, and private investment structures designed for sophisticated family wealth management.
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Ecosystem for Private Wealth
Access a connected network of global banks, advisors, governance specialists, investment managers, and private wealth experts.
1. Foundation
Support succession planning, ownership continuity and the long-term stewardship of family assets.
2. Family Office
Centralise governance, investment management, and family operations within a globally respected financial ecosystem.
3. Holding Company
Consolidate regional and international assets under a tax-efficient and strategically governed structure.
4. Special Purpose Vehicle
Ring-fence assets and manage investments through flexible and efficient corporate vehicles.
5. Managing Office
Centralise family governance and administration through a dedicated management structure.
6. Variable Capital Company
Support diverse investment strategies through a flexible and efficient fund structure.
DIFC Family Wealth Centre
The DIFC Family Wealth Centre brings together family businesses, UHNWIs, advisors, and next-generation leaders within a dedicated ecosystem. Launched in 2023, the DIFC Family Wealth Centre (DFWC) is a global hub dedicated to supporting family businesses and ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs). By offering a comprehensive suite of services and resources within a thriving global hub, the Centre plays a crucial role in sustaining family legacies and driving multi-generational success.
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Disclaimer:
DIFC is committed to preserving your privacy in line with applicable data protection laws, including DIFC Law No 5 of 2020 ("DP Law 2020"). As such, we provide this notice to help you understand how we process your personal data and most importantly, your rights to access and control our use of it. We encourage you to review the DIFC Online Privacy Policy , which includes information about how to contact our DPO, what type of personal data we process, and retention and safeguards in place to protect personal data. Per our Privacy Policy, if you permit DIFC to keep your personal data, we will not share it with third parties unless you tell us we may do so.