When establishing a fund in the UAE, both DIFC and ADGM present compelling but distinct value propositions for private markets managers. Both jurisdictions offer 100% foreign ownership, robust regulatory frameworks, and a highly attractive 0% tax environment. However, the choice between them depends significantly on your fund's size, strategy, investor base, and regional focus.

The UAE's journey from tax haven to structured tax jurisdiction has created the most significant regulatory shift in Middle East private markets since the region opened to international capital. For the first time in decades, fund managers and institutional investors must navigate a bifurcated system where tax planning becomes as critical as deal sourcing. This isn't just regulatory housekeeping. The introduction of a 9% federal corporate tax and the OECD's 15% minimum tax framework has...

The global financial landscape is currently undergoing a monumental transformation driven by the "Great Wealth Transfer," an inter-generational move that's projected to shuffle a stunning $83.5 trillion by 2048.