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Set up a Family Office

Safeguard your legacy across generations with DMCC's Single Family Office (SFO). This special licence enables single families to organise and manage their financial assets, legal and business affairs, as well as arrange administration and concierge services.

3 simple steps to setting up your single family office

Learn more about the specialised setup packages that DMCC offers.

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Discover

Explore our business setup wizard to find your ideal package proposal tailored to your specific licensing requirements, covering insights into the relevant process, requirements and setup costs.

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Process

Experience a seamless process by following these three simple steps: Begin with submitting your online pre-approval application, proceed to payment and document signing, and then select the office solution that best fits your needs.

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Launch

Receive your E-license, empowering your business to thrive in DMCC’s dynamic environment.

The entire process takes around 10 working days.

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Member benefits

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Business is 100% family owned

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Easy setup process with no Central Bank or SCA approval requirements

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Access all services under one roof with a single point of contact for family matters and wealth

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Ensure business continuity and intergenerational wealth transfer through corporate succession planning

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No minimum workforce requirement

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Establish a confidential corporate setup, segregate family wealth management from business operations, and consolidate all financial reporting for enhanced efficiency

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Office solutions

Elevate your business at DMCC with our vast selection of tailored office space solutions. With 87 state-of-the-art high-rise towers housing everything from co-working spaces to multi-storey offices, we can cater to every business requirement. You can opt for fitted space or shell and core, while serviced offices are available for smaller businesses.

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Built for success

With 24,000+ member companies representing 180+ countries specialising in 900+ business activities, DMCC is the world’s most dynamic business hub and district. Here are some of our success stories.

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Begin your business setup process today

Take the first step towards your business success by starting the setup process.

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