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2 WE VE CREATED THE ENVIRONMENT YOU REQUIRE We understand there are many factors that inform your decision to set up an office in a new jurisdiction. Our offering and experience make DIFC your natural choice. THE IDEAL PLATFORM FOR GROWTH As the financial hub for the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, the Dubai International Financial Centre offers Professional Services Providers the region s largest concentration of local, regional and international clients, and a platform for growth. LEGAL AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK 100% foreign ownership permitted No restrictions on foreign talent or employees No restrictions on capital repatriation TAX BENEFITS Zero tax for 50 years on profits, capital or assets from 2004 Zero tax on employee income STABLE AND TRANSPARENT REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT Highly regarded, independent regulator Independent, English-speaking, common law judicial system Distinct from the UAE legal system Risk-based regulatory approach CLOSE TO CUSTOMERS LEGAL AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK TAX BENEFITS STABLE AND TRANSPARENT REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT CLOSE TO CUSTOMERS GEOGRAPHIC EPICENTRE DIFC is at the heart of regional deal making High concentration of international, regional and local financial and non-financial firms Captive market of firms in banking, capital markets, reinsurance, corporate offices, Islamic finance and asset management GEOGRAPHIC EPICENTRE MEASA is increasingly the centre of gravity for the global economy Dubai plays a central role in the growing South-South trade, principally between Asia and Africa Well-positioned to harness the potential of emerging markets 02 03

3 DIFC IS IDEAL FOR: Accounting and Audit Corporate Service Provision Compliance Consulting Education & Training ICT Solutions Legal Market Information & Research Recruitment Risk Management Non-Profit Organisations 04 05

4 LIGHT-TOUCH REGULATION Many Professional Services Providers operate in fields that do not trigger any oversight obligations to the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA). Even for those that do, the process places only limited requirements. Mostly, these relate to compliance with DFSA anti-money-laundering requirements. These obligations generally apply to professions that are classified by the DFSA as a Designated Non-Financial Business or Profession (DNFBP). These include: Certain real estate developers or agents Law firms, notary firms or other independent legal businesses Accounting, audit or insolvency firms Certain company service providers 06 07

5 FAST-TRACK PROCESS With simple and straightforward licensing and registration, setting up in DIFC is fast and efficient. The process includes: STAGE 1 Application presented to DIFC Authority STAGE 2 In-principle approval issued by DIFC Authority STAGE 3 For certain types of activities, approval granted by relevant oversight authority (if any), e.g., DFSA, Dubai Knowledge and Human Development Authority, the Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department STAGE 4 DIFC Registrar of Companies issues Commercial Licence STAGE 5 Government Services issues Visas 08 09

6 CONSIDERING DIFC? TAKE THE NEXT STEP GET IN TOUCH Setting up as a Professional Services Provider in a new jurisdiction can seem daunting, but DIFC has made the process transparent and efficient. Learn more at: Our specialised team offers no-obligation assistance. For more information, please contact: setup@difc.ae, we ll reply to you within 48 hours. DIFC, THE SMART CHOICE FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PROVIDERS World-class regulation Large multi-lingual workforce Captive market of leading financial and non-financial firms At the heart of regional deal making Independent, English-speaking, common law judicial system 10 11

7 Join the conversation T E. setup@difc.ae GATEWAY TO GROWTH ADVANCE. ENGAGE. ENJOY. PROF 07/17

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