DMCC, one of Dubai’s leading international business districts and free zones, has announced plans to launch a new “Private Foundations” framework within its free zone. The move represents another step in expanding its platform for corporate structuring and wealth management.

The proposed framework is currently in the final stages of regulatory review ahead of its official launch. It is expected to provide companies, investors, family offices and private wealth holders with a flexible structure aligned with international best practices.

The new framework is designed to support several key needs, including succession planning, long-term asset holding, wealth preservation and governance arrangements. This will help companies and family investment structures manage their assets more efficiently and with greater long-term continuity.

A New Addition to Corporate Structuring Solutions

The initiative follows the successful launch of DMCC’s Special Purpose Vehicle and Holding Company licences in 2025, which expanded the range of structuring options available to companies operating across global markets.

Through the “Private Foundations” framework, DMCC aims to add a new tool to its regulatory offering, tailored to meet the evolving needs of private wealth holders, entrepreneurs, family businesses and investment structures seeking long-term continuity and stronger governance.

Responding to Shifts in Global Wealth

Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of DMCC, said global wealth flows continue to change, while family offices, private wealth investors and entrepreneurs are increasingly looking for more advanced structuring solutions.

He added that DMCC continues to develop its ecosystem in line with these changing requirements, noting that the launch of the “Private Foundations” framework marks the next step in expanding the centre’s corporate structuring platform.

He explained that creating a modern framework aligned with international standards would provide greater flexibility in succession planning, asset protection, governance and long-term wealth preservation.

He also noted that this step, alongside initiatives such as the Wealth Centre and the FinX platform, reflects DMCC’s broader strategy to build an integrated ecosystem that supports capital, business growth and investment across different stages.

A Framework Built on Broad Consultation

The proposed framework has been developed following extensive consultations with market stakeholders, supported by comparative studies of international best practices. This reflects DMCC’s commitment to continuously improving its regulatory environment in line with the needs of companies and investors from around the world.

The framework is also expected to support the growing wealth management and family office activities within DMCC’s ecosystem, especially following the launch of the Wealth Centre, which created a dedicated platform bringing together wealth holders, family offices, advisers and investment professionals in one integrated environment.

Supporting Capital and Investment Activity

The “Private Foundations” framework is also expected to enhance the value offered by the FinX platform by supporting a more integrated ecosystem for capital structuring, wealth management and investment activity within the free zone.