At a glance
Last verified September 2026
- Typical use
- Holding shares, IP, property or family assets
- Government fee
- Registration and annual fees set by the authority
- Professional fee
- Quoted on consultation
Advisory service, separate from authority charges.
What is Holding company?
Holding company is a UAE company formation option in United Arab Emirates. A structure, often in ADGM, DIFC or a free zone, for holding shares, property or other assets across a family or group. Applications are decided by The relevant licensing authority (e.g. ADGM, DIFC). The qualifying asset and government fees are shown separately, and Dynasty Migration's professional fee is quoted on consultation.
Step by step
How Holding company applications are prepared
A document-first sequence aligned to The relevant licensing authority (e.g. ADGM, DIFC). Timing is confirmed on consultation.
1Confirm current criteria
Check the latest published rules from The relevant licensing authority (e.g. ADGM, DIFC) against your goals, family, and assets.
2Prepare documents
Gather, translate, and certify the documents the authority requests for your route.
3Lodge the file
Submit through the correct channel. The issuing authority makes the final decision.
FAQs
Who approves Holding company applications?
The relevant licensing authority (e.g. ADGM, DIFC) makes the final decision. Dynasty Migration prepares and guides the application but does not issue or guarantee visas, permits or citizenship.
Are government fees included in the investment amount?
No. The qualifying asset and government fees are separate amounts. Dynasty Migration professional fees are also separate and quoted on consultation.
What does Holding company not give me?
This structure does not replace tax, succession or legal advice.
How current is this information?
Figures on this page were verified in September 2026. Authorities can change rules without notice, so we confirm criteria again before any application.
Clear limitation
Important to know
This structure does not replace tax, succession or legal advice.
Approval rests with the authority
Only the issuing government or its unit can approve, refuse, or revoke an application.
No outcome can be promised
No adviser can guarantee a decision. Any claim of assured approval is a warning sign.
Rules can change after publication
Thresholds, fees, and criteria are set by the authority and may change — confirm before you commit.
