About DIFC
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is the leading financial hub for the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA). It is home to an internationally recognized, independent regulator and a proven judicial system with an English common law framework, as well as the region’s largest financial ecosystem of more than 36,000 professionals working across over 4,300 active registered companies – making up the largest and most diverse pool of industry talent in the region.
100% Ownership: Companies operating within DIFC benefit from 100% ownership and a world-class regulatory framework that provides various possibilities for structuring legal entities.
Common Law Framework: DIFC's legal system and courts adhere to a Common Law framework, overseen by a reputable and independent regulatory authority, and decided upon by a well-regarded court system.
No Restriction On Capital Repatriation: Companies operating in the DIFC enjoy unrestricted capital and profit flows, and have no currency exchange controls within the US-dollar denominated jurisdiction.
Tax Efficiencies: The DIFC offers a 40-year guarantee of no taxes on corporate income and profits, supported by the UAE's extensive network of double taxation avoidance agreements with regulators and central banks.
