The New Foundations framework is designed to support succession planning and asset protection.
Dubai: DMCC is set to introduce a Foundations framework within its free zone, broadening Dubai’s wealth-structuring options for investors, family offices, entrepreneurs, and private wealth holders.
The proposed framework is in the final stages of regulatory review and is designed to support succession planning, long-term asset holding, wealth preservation, governance arrangements, and private wealth structuring.
The move comes as Dubai continues to attract global capital, family offices, and entrepreneurs seeking legal structures to manage ownership, protect assets, and ensure continuity across generations.
New layer for private wealth structuring: Foundations are expected to become the next addition to DMCC’s structuring platform, following the launch of Special Purpose Vehicle and Holding Company licences in 2025.
The new framework will sit alongside existing offerings, giving DMCC members additional options to structure assets, investments, and ownership within the free zone’s legal and regulatory environment.
DMCC said the framework was developed following extensive market consultation and international benchmarking, aimed at meeting demand from global family offices and investors seeking more sophisticated structuring solutions.
Demand for succession planning is rising as private wealth holders and family offices increasingly seek structures that support succession, asset protection, and cross-jurisdictional governance.
The proposed Foundations framework is designed to address these needs by offering a flexible structure for long-term continuity, particularly for families, entrepreneurs, and investment vehicles managing cross-border assets.
“The introduction of Foundations represents the next step in expanding our structuring platform. By developing a modern, internationally aligned framework, we are providing greater flexibility for succession planning, asset protection, governance, and long-term wealth preservation,” said Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of DMCC. “Alongside initiatives such as the DMCC Wealth Hub and DMCC FinX, this reflects our broader strategy to support capital formation, enterprise growth, and investment across every stage of the investment lifecycle.”
Dubai’s wealth ecosystem expands: The framework will also complement DMCC Wealth Hub and DMCC FinX, further strengthening the connection between capital structuring, wealth management, and investment activity in Dubai.
DMCC said further details on the Foundations framework will be announced in due course.
Once introduced, the new structure is expected to strengthen DMCC’s position as a destination for investors seeking long-term wealth planning and governance solutions, while adding another layer to Dubai’s expanding private capital ecosystem.
