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DIFC Foundation

Establishing a foundation in the UAE in just a few days

5business days to a fixed-fee proposal
1point of contact from start to finish
Overview

DIFC Foundation

The foundation in the UAE has become a popular instrument for international entrepreneurs regarding asset protection and tax optimization. Especially with local assets in the Gulf States, such as real estate or equity holdings, it makes a lot of sense, also with regard to future generations.

Benefits
Common Wealth Law
Anonymity
banking environment
Low taxes
What we do

All service areas, one single point of contact.

Full service from a single source. We exclusively offer holistic solutions that are implemented comprehensively.

01

Consulting

02

Founding

03

Tax registration & bookkeeping

04

Account opening

05

Ongoing compliance

06

Support

We are your ongoing point of contact for all questions regarding your setup.

How we work

From the first call to the finished setup: in four steps.

01

Discovery call

An experienced advisor reviews your activities, goals and tax situation, then recommends the structure that truly fits you.

02

Fixed-fee proposal

You receive a clear written quote within five business days. No hourly billing, no surprises.

03

Execution

We take care of preparing and submitting all documents, whether for incorporation, banking or residency, and keep you updated every step of the way.

04

Live & compliant

You get the complete package, and from then on we handle renewals and ongoing compliance.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know before your first conversation. No answer found? Our team gets back to you within one business day.

No, that is not necessary.
The costs for construction are 15,000 - 20,000 USD, depending on complexity.
The ongoing costs amount to about USD 9,000 for the office address and bookkeeping including the annual financial statements.
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Schedule a 30-minute conversation with a senior consultant. We answer your questions and work out the best path to your goals.

Alexander Wruss
We have already used several of Clemens' services and are always really happy! First-class customer service, competent advice, quick accessibility, and he even thinks of things you might not have on your radar yourself. A very clear recommendation.
Alexander WrussOnline Business Coach
Gunnar Fest
You can rest assured that everything makes perfect sense. No matter what areas we had questions about, they were able to help. Their expertise is vast and they invest the time needed in every project to get the best results. You can tell from the very first conversations how competent they are.
Gunnar FestFitness Coach & Influencer
Vincent Hahl
Clemens guided me through the entire process and was always available with quick answers. Even when questions arose outside the scope of the service, the Global Setup team was there to offer advice. In summary, I can recommend Global Setup to anyone.
Vincent HahlFounder DISO Group
Dirk Osada
Global Setup delivered exactly what I expected, allowing me to focus on my core business in the UAE! The path to establishing the company was laid out with absolute clarity and costed transparently, there were no surprises, and the timeframe was even shortened thanks to internal optimizations. Highly recommended!
Dirk OsadaFounder Osenum
Our partners

Over a decade of successful partnerships.

Verified banks, advisors and authorities in all countries where we operate, coordinated by a single team.

Ancova
Steuerberater Klein
Insurancy
IFZA Dubai
Deine 3A Agentur
Privacy Management Group
Swissquote
Plan B Paraguay
Clemens Kohlbacher, Global Setup
General inquiriesoffice@globalsetup.com
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