10 May 2025
Shuchi Goel
The DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre) offers flexible corporate structures designed for operational efficiency and cost savings. The DMCC Regulations 2020 simplified share classifications. Lawyers in the UAE evaluate the benefits of corporatizing asset ownership, like business interests and company shares. The DMCC aims to provide businesses with enhanced flexibility through its offerings.
Dubai: The Dubai
Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) has unveiled two purpose-built license
categories—Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) and Holding Company licenses—designed
to supercharge flexibility, cut costs and simplify governance for businesses
structuring assets or regional investments.
1. Special Purpose Vehicle
(SPV) License
Ideal for one-off projects or
isolated asset pools, the SPV license offers:
·
Passive Holding Structure: Set up as a
private company (limited by shares or guarantee) to ring-fence risks and
centralize specific investments.
·
Lean Administration: No requirement for a
company secretary, annual general meetings or a physical office—only a
registered address (often provided by DMCC-approved corporate services).
·
Cost Savings: Lower setup and running
expenses thanks to governance and premises exemptions.
·
Global Best Practice: Aligns with
international SPV frameworks, supporting remote management and cross-border
capital flows.
2. Holding Company License
For groups seeking consolidated
oversight, this license delivers:
·
Strategic Headquarters: Operate as a
non-trading head office, employ key staff and coordinate subsidiaries under one
roof.
·
Ownership Consolidation: Streamline
shareholdings and dividend flows across multiple entities.
· Operational Flexibility: Maintain full control over group policies, funding rounds and board appointments without transactional activity in the license itself.
3. Who Should Consider These
Licenses?
·
Multinationals: Centralize GCC or MENA
regional operations and boost group governance.
·
Family Offices & Asset Managers:
Segregate property, securities or private-equity holdings in bespoke legal
entities.
·
Project Investors: Isolate project risks
and protect key assets during development or disposal phases.
·
Fintech & Investment Funds: Leverage
DMCC’s global connectivity and legal clarity for fund-raising and portfolio
management.
4. What to consider?
When structuring your existence
in the UAE you should consider the below main basics:
·
Jurisdiction Selection & Vehicle Design:
Align your objectives with the optimal license (SPV vs. Holding Company).
·
Incorporation & Licensing: Prepare
and file all documentation with DMCC, handle regulator queries and secure your
license swiftly.
·
Corporate Governance Setup: Draft
memoranda, bylaws and board-charters to meet both DMCC rules and international
standards.
·
Ongoing Compliance & Restructuring Advice:
Manage renewals, board changes and equity adjustments as your business evolves.
Conclusion
DMCC’s new SPV and Holding
Company licenses unlock powerful tools for cost-efficient asset holding, risk
isolation and regional investment oversight. By partnering with experienced
counsel, you can streamline incorporation, reduce administration, and tap
Dubai’s world-class business ecosystem with confidence.
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