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TRUSTS & PRIVATE WEALTH · UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

ADGM Family Wealth & Foundation Structuring

ADGM foundations, holding companies and related structures can support family wealth ownership, succession and governance where the ADGM framework suits the family's objectives.

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At a Glance

Jurisdiction
United Arab Emirates
Company type
ADGM Family Wealth & Foundation Structuring
Availability
Available Immediately
Typical timescale
Confirmed after initial review
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Price on Application

A tailored quotation, confirmed before you commit.

Trust and foundation structures depend entirely on circumstances. We will discuss what is appropriate before recommending anything.

  • Structure consultation
  • Jurisdiction comparison
  • Formation and documentation
  • Ongoing administration available
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Overview

ADGM foundations, holding companies and related structures can support family wealth ownership, succession and governance where the ADGM framework suits the family's objectives.

Coutts Consultants coordinates adgm family wealth & foundation structuring as a defined UAE professional-services engagement.

We begin by establishing the client's commercial objective and the correct federal, emirate, free-zone or financial-centre jurisdiction, then review family objectives, assets, founder, council, beneficiaries/designee, holding entities, governance, residence and tax advice. The UAE is not a single generic company-formation market: licensing, premises, immigration, tax, banking and regulatory requirements vary materially by activity and authority.

We therefore structure the engagement around the client's actual business and coordinate the appropriate authority, bank or specialist provider. Reserved legal, tax, audit, immigration or regulated financial-services work is undertaken by appropriately qualified UAE professionals, and all licences, visas, accounts and regulatory approvals remain subject to the relevant authority or institution.

Why United Arab Emirates?

A genuine UAE offering with a defined commercial purpose

Mainland, free-zone and financial-centre options considered where relevant

Practical guidance on family objectives, assets, founder, council, beneficiaries/designee, holding entities, governance, residence and tax advice

Coordinated UAE professional input

Clear post-completion obligations

Requirements

How It Works

  1. 11. Confirm the UAE objective
  2. 22. Select the appropriate emirate/free zone/regulatory jurisdiction
  3. 33. Review family objectives, assets, founder, council, beneficiaries/designee, holding entities, governance, residence and tax advice
  4. 44. Confirm eligibility and issue a tailored document list
  5. 55. Prepare and coordinate the application or professional work
  6. 66. Manage authority/provider queries
  7. 77. Confirm completion and continuing obligations

What's Included

Documents Required

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this service cover?
It covers professional coordination for adgm family wealth & foundation structuring, tailored to the client's actual UAE activity.
Is every UAE free zone the same?
No. Activities, facilities, visa allocations, regulatory scope and commercial suitability differ, so jurisdiction is selected around the business rather than headline price.
Who makes the final decision?
Any licence, visa, tax registration, bank account or regulatory approval remains with ADGM or the relevant independent authority/provider.
Can this be combined with other UAE services?
Yes. Formation, tax, banking, residence, accounting and compliance can be coordinated where genuinely required.

Important Information

Trust and foundation structures have legal and tax consequences that depend on your circumstances and residence. Nothing here is tax or legal advice, and appropriate professional advice should be taken before proceeding.

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