Foundation Setup – Connection Dubai

Foundation Setup in Dubai

Secure your legacy with expert assistance in establishing foundations in DIFC and ADGM for asset protection and wealth succession.

Structuring Your Legacy in the UAE

We specialize in helping high-net-worth individuals and families establish Foundations in the UAE’s leading financial centers (DIFC & ADGM). A Foundation offers a robust legal structure for wealth preservation, asset protection, and effective succession planning, combining the features of a trust and a corporation.

Our Foundation Services Include

DIFC & ADGM Setup

We guide you through the formation process in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) or Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).

Asset Protection

Foundations provide a secure legal wrapper to ring-fence assets, protecting them from creditors, divorce claims, or hostile takeovers.

Succession Planning

We help structure the foundation to ensure a smooth transfer of wealth to future generations, avoiding complex probate procedures.

Philanthropy & Charity

Foundations are ideal vehicles for managing charitable initiatives and ensuring your philanthropic goals are met efficiently.

Governance & Compliance

We assist in drafting the Charter and By-laws and provide ongoing administration to ensure full regulatory compliance.

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Formation & Strategic Benefits

Formation in DIFC & ADGM

We provide end-to-end assistance in establishing foundations in the UAE’s top jurisdictions: DIFC (Dubai) and ADGM (Abu Dhabi). We advise on the most suitable jurisdiction based on your specific assets and objectives, handling all registration formalities with the Registrar.

Asset Protection Mechanisms

A Foundation is a distinct legal entity separate from its founder. This legal separation allows for robust asset protection, effectively ring-fencing your wealth against potential personal liabilities, creditors, or family disputes, ensuring your assets remain secure.

Wealth Management & Succession

Foundations are powerful tools for succession planning. We help you draft precise regulations to dictate how assets are managed and distributed to beneficiaries across generations, often bypassing forced heirship rules and avoiding lengthy probate processes.

Governance & Operational Compliance

Governance Structure

Defining the governance structure is critical. We assist in drafting the Foundation Charter and By-laws, appointing Council members, and defining the Guardian’s role. This ensures that the foundation operates strictly according to the Founder’s wishes and vision.

Philanthropic & Charitable Purposes

For families looking to give back, UAE foundations offer a regulated structure for philanthropy. We help structure the foundation to manage charitable endowments, ensuring that funds are deployed effectively for social causes while maintaining transparency.

Ongoing Regulatory Compliance

Foundations in DIFC and ADGM are subject to strict reporting standards. We offer ongoing support to ensure your foundation meets all annual filing requirements, economic substance regulations, and anti-money laundering (AML) compliance.