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Foundations | News & OPEDS
OPINION: A sense of purpose: DIFC expands scope of its foundations
The Dubai International Financial Centre did it again. Since its establishment as a special economic zone in 2004, the DIFC…
Foundations
Client Alert: DIFC Takes Asset Protection to the Next Level
The DIFC has proposed new amendments to its Trust Law and Foundations Law . Once in force, the amendments will…
Foundations
UAE Foundations! | Asset Protection and UAE Policies
The Foundations in UAE In the UAE, a greater inflow of individuals can be seen who possess high net worth,…
Immigration & Residency
How the introduction of the Golden Visa scheme is impacting UHNWI inbound migration to the UAE
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has maintained its 10-year ascent to the top of the immigration food chain and is…
Family Office
Onwards and Upwards – The UAE Accelerating Global Investment
The playing field for individuals and families with ultra-high net worth (UHNW) is constantly shifting. A fundamental change has occurred…
Corporate Tax
Corporate Tax Updates from April 2023
Throughout April 2023, the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”) Authorities have published several Cabinet Decisions (“CD”), Ministerial Decisions (“MD”), and Federal…
M/HQ Publications
OPINION: Estate planning solution for families with US situs assets
On the cusp of an unprecedented intergenerational transfer of wealth, regional families are taking action. The adoption rate of domestically available tools…
M/HQ Publications
OPINION: For UAE family offices – the time is NOW!
On 13 March 2023, the Emirates Family Office Association (“EFOA”) was launched, heralding an exciting and crucial advancement in the UAE’s…
News Release
Newsflash: The FTA Implements New Tax Residency Regime from March 2023
On 2 September 2022, the UAE redefined the criteria of tax residency relevant for individual applicants to qualify for a Tax…
News Release
ADGM NEW OFFICE — WE ARE EXPANDING!
Family Holding Structures Single-/Multi- Family Offices Private Clients Intergenerational Planning Immigration Since 2009, we are providing for the needs of…