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

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    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.

    Holding Shares

    Serving as a clean parent company that owns your UAE mainland businesses or international branches.

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    Holding Investments

    Operating as a joint pool to manage venture capital, private equity, or private family money.

    Holding Investments

    Operating as a joint pool to manage venture capital, private equity, or private family money.

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    Property Ownership

    Directly buying, holding, and managing premium residential and commercial real estate across Dubai.

    Property Ownership

    Directly buying, holding, and managing premium residential and commercial real estate across Dubai.

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    Joint Ventures

    Directly buying, holding, and managing premium residential and commercial real estate across Dubai.

    Joint Ventures

    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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    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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    Initial Consultation
    Tax Registration
    Accounting Services
    Regional Directors
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    Additional Services To Support Your Business

    We go beyond licensing and registration to provide everything you need for success.

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    Accelerate your Dubai company formation.

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    Secure your UAE residency visa.

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    Check your Eligibility for a DIFC Prescribed Company Setup

    Speak to our corporate structuring specialists about setting up a secure, cost-effective DIFC SPV (Prescribed Company) tailored to your investment and holding goals.

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    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

    Your Questions, Answered.

    Can a DIFC Prescribed Company hire its own employees?
    Does a DIFC SPV need a physical office in the DIFC?
    Can a non-resident investor set up a DIFC Prescribed Company?
    What is a qualifying purpose for a DIFC SPV?