Dubai International Financial Centre is an onshore financial centre strategically located between the east and west, which provides a secure and efficient platform for business and financial institutions to reach into and out of the emerging markets of the region. The quality and range of DIFC’s independent regulation, common law framework, supportive infrastructure and its tax-friendly regime make it the perfect base to take advantage of the region’s rapidly growing demand for financial and business services.
Dubai’s vision contributes to Dubai’s reputation as a global business hub by maintaining international standards, developing international relations, business and employment creation and economic development. It also ensures the financial sustainability of DIFC and the companies established in the centre through a programmed of resource alignment, financial risk management and competitive benchmarking.
DIFC supports client growth through authority business process streamlining, service improvement and enhanced management structures geared towards a superior client experience. One of the principal factors behind the success of DIFC is its independent risk-based regulator i.e. the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) which grants licenses and regulates the activities of financial services conducted through DIFC.
The DFSA’s regulatory regime was developed using principle-based primary legislation modeled closely on internationally accepted standards. The regulator’s mandate covers asset management, banking and credit services, securities, collective investment funds, custody and trust services, commodities future trading, Islamic finance, insurance, an international equities exchange and an international commodities derivatives exchange.
The activities are further subdivided into two main categories as Regulated and Non-Regulated activities. The activities mainly carried out from DIFC Free Zone is bank, professional service providing company, global corporate house, retail sectors, insurance, wealth management, asset management, management of offices in the form of single family office and capital market.
Key Benefits of Company Formation in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC):
Location:
Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai (U.A.E.)
Proposed activity:
The business activities offered by DIFC are categorized into financial, non-financial, retail and non – retail activities.
License available:
Commercial license is only available option for DIFC Company Setup
Type of entities:
Company limited by shares, Limited liability companies, Partnership and Branch
Shareholder:
Shareholder for DIFC Company Can be Individuals or Corporate entity
Director:
Individuals only (Shareholder can also be Director)
Share capital:
USD 50,000/- for DIFC Company Setup and USD Nil/- in case of Branch office. (Required to be deposited in bank before or after company incorporation)
Do note that shares are deemed to be issued on company incorporation irrespective of whether share capital is deposited in bank pre or post incorporation.
Audit:
Annual audit report to be filed in DIFC
Estimated time:
4 to 8 weeks to obtain license of the company and register a company in DIFC.
Another 7-10 working days for immigration card subject to security clearance & thereafter visa may take approximately 7-10 working days on normal basis.
DIFC Company Setup Process:
Documents Required for DIFC Company Registration:
The documents required for business set up in DIFC depends on whether a shareholder is individual or corporate entity. Basic requirements are
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Company Formation Cost in DIFC- Dubai International Financial Centre:
DIFC Retail Company Setup begins from USD 46,323/-
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Other Notes for DIFC/Dubai International Financial Centre Company Formation:
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