Learn how UAE Foundations under DIFC and ADGM laws protect your assets, optimize inheritance, and ensure confidentiality. OCTAGON builds secure, compliant, and enduring structures
UAE Foundation Setup | DIFC & ADGM Foundation Structures
UAE Foundations: The Heart of Asset Protection
A Foundation is a legal entity registered in a UAE free zone under English common law (DIFC or ADGM). It combines the operational advantages of a company with the protective features of a trust.
Unlike a traditional company, a Foundation does not have shareholders. Once assets are transferred, they cease to belong to the founder, becoming independent and shielded from external claims or disputes.
This mechanism ensures that wealth remains protected, private, and purpose-driven across generations.
Core Benefits of a UAE Foundation
Asset Protection
Legal separation from the founder eliminates third-party risks and liability.
Inheritance Simplification
Facilitates structured wealth transfer across multiple generations.
Tax Optimization
Access to favorable UAE tax treatment within international compliance.
Investment Flexibility
Enables unified management of global assets within one vehicle.
Founder
1
Guardian
2
Foundation Council
3
Beneficiaries
4
Assets
5
Foundation Governance Structure
Each foundation is managed by a clear and robust hierarchy designed for continuity and control:
This ensures assets are managed according to the founder’s intent, even after generational transitions or unexpected life events.
Why Establish Through OCTAGON
Our in-house structuring experts guide you from initial setup to operational management, ensuring all aspects — from registration in ADGM or DIFC to banking, compliance, and administration — are handled seamlessly.
OCTAGON acts as your trusted bridge between wealth and jurisdictional opportunity, maintaining global confidentiality standards and compliance excellence.