Prescribed Company Setup
DIFC SPV Company Formation in Dubai
A DIFC Special Purpose Vehicle (Prescribed Company) provides a flexible and internationally recognised holding structure for investors and global businesses managing cross-border investments and strategic assets.
- Support internationally efficient ownership structures
- Ring-fence valuable assets from commercial risk
- Access potential 0% corporate tax benefits for qualifying structures
The challenge
Are Your Valuable Assets Properly Separated?
As your investments and business interests grow, holding valuable assets within your operating company can create unnecessary commercial risk and make future transactions more complex.
Assets at Risk
Holding valuable assets within a trading business exposes them to operational and legal risks.
Complex Ownership
Managing multiple subsidiaries, investments or joint ventures becomes increasingly difficult.
Inefficient Transactions
Restructuring, raising investment or exiting assets is more complicated without a dedicated holding structure.
Unclear Governance
Combining ownership and operations reduces clarity, control and long-term flexibility.
THE SOLUTION
Common Uses of a DIFC SPV (Prescribed Company)
A well-designed holding structure can help separate ownership from operations, creating greater clarity for investors, business partners and future generations. A DIFC SPV / Prescribed Company is highly flexible, making it the top choice for several key tasks:
Holding Shares
Serving as a clean parent company that owns your UAE mainland businesses or international branches.
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Operating as a joint pool to manage venture capital, private equity, or private family money.
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Directly buying, holding, and managing premium residential and commercial real estate across Dubai.
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Directly buying, holding, and managing premium residential and commercial real estate across Dubai.
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Is a DIFC SPV Company Structure Right For You?
- Business Owners & Startups: Who want to store their core intellectual property safely inside a Prescribed Company, completely away from daily staff and client liabilities.
- Venture Capital & Private Equity Funds: Who need a fast, secure vehicle to group investor money together and buy target companies.
- Cross-Border Corporate Groups: Managing joint ventures or new market expansions where financial risk must be tightly locked away.
- High-Net-Worth Investors: Consolidating multiple properties and stock portfolios under one globally recognised corporate name.
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We needed a smooth and efficient way to set up in Dubai while still residing in the UK. Strive made it happen.
Steve Broad
I’d highly recommend Strive to anyone considering setting up in Dubai.
Simon Jones
They helped us set up our Dubai hub seamlessly from legal setup to visas and compliance.
Chris Hodgson
We chose Strive to open our company in Dubai as part of our long-term plan to exit the UK.
Nicholas & Leigh Blackwell
Meet Teeba, one of the founders of Machined AI, an AI writing startup for agencies and other startups. When they decided to move their company from the UK to the UAE, they chose Strive.
Teeba Bosnic
Greg was looking for a smarter way to grow his business without being held back by high taxes. That’s when he turned to Strive Consultants.
Greg Newlands
Nick was searching for a trusted partner to help him relocate and set up his business in Dubai. That’s when he discovered Strive Consultants.
Nick Jeffries
Joe was ready to scale his aviation recruitment business globally. That’s when he partnered with Strive.
Joe Makinson
Priyesh was looking for a smooth way to relocate both his family and business to the UAE without the stress and uncertainty that often comes with an international move. That’s when he turned to Strive.
Priyesh Dusara
How to Set Up a DIFC SPV
We help founders, investors, and family businesses to structure, manage, and scale their presence in DIFC with clarity and confidence.
1. Structural Design & Mapping
We review what you want to hold (shares, IP, or real estate) to ensure a DIFC SPV matches your exact financial goals.
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2. Preparing the Documents
We draft your custom corporate bylaws and outline the exact purpose of the company to clear background checks smoothly.
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3. Registrar Submission & Licensing
We compile all owner details, submit the paperwork straight to the DIFC Registrar, and secure your official Prescribed Company license.
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4. Transferring Your Assets
We complete the official paperwork to move your properties, investment funds, or company shares into the name of your new SPV.
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WHITE GLOVE
Additional Services To Support Your Business
We go beyond licensing and registration to provide everything you need for success.
Accelerate your Dubai company formation.
Secure your UAE residency visa.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Your Questions, Answered.
The challenge
Are Your Valuable Assets Properly Separated?
As your investments and business interests grow, holding valuable assets within your operating company can create unnecessary commercial risk and make future transactions more complex.
Assets at Risk
Holding valuable assets within a trading business exposes them to operational and legal risks.
Complex Ownership
Managing multiple subsidiaries, investments or joint ventures becomes increasingly difficult.
