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.
- Decided by The relevant licensing authority (e.g. ADGM, DIFC)
- Asset and government fee kept separate
- Professional fee quoted on consultation
At a glance
Key facts
- Typical use Requirement
- Holding shares, IP, property or family assets
- Government fee Authority charge
- Registration and annual fees set by the authority
- Professional fee Advisory
- Quoted on consultation
Paid to the authority. Not part of the qualifying asset.
Advisory service, separate from authority charges.
Clear limitation
What this does not give
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.
Step by step
How to apply for Holding company
A calm, document-first sequence. Timings depend on the authority and your file.
1Check eligibility
Answer a short set of questions about your goals, family and assets.
2Confirm current criteria
We check the latest published rules from The relevant licensing authority (e.g. ADGM, DIFC).
3Prepare documents
Gather, translate and certify the documents the authority requests.
4Submit and wait for decision
The file is lodged and the issuing authority makes the final decision.
