A family office centralises how a family manages its wealth. In Dubai it can sit in DIFC, ADGM or on a free zone or mainland licence, and the right choice depends on what the office will do. We handle the company setup and coordinate licensed legal and tax partners. We do not manage wealth or give investment advice.
By Imran Mirza, Founder & CEO, Xillion Group UAE. Born and raised in the UAE, with 18+ years of professional working experience, including nearly seven years at Barclays and ADCB and 12 years in UAE business setup. Last reviewed 29 October 2026.
DIFC lists family office, foundation, holding company, managing office, proprietary investment company and special purpose vehicle (SPV) structures for families, and describes a family office as a way to centralise and professionalise family wealth management. Which regulator applies depends on what the office does, and we have not verified that for every case, so a licensed lawyer must confirm it before you commit. Costs are quote on request.
Xillion Group UAE is a business setup consultancy. It is not a law firm, a tax agent, a wealth manager or an investment adviser, and it holds no financial regulatory licence. Legal and tax advice is coordinated through independent licensed external professional partners, who are not Xillion employees. Regulators decide licences and approvals.
Xillion Group UAE is a consultancy. It is not a licensing authority, a bank or a law firm, and approvals are decided by the authority. This page is general information, not legal, tax or investment advice, and nothing here is a guarantee.
Your case may need more or less. We confirm the exact list with the authority or partner before you spend time on it.
| Item | What we can say |
|---|---|
| Published zone fee | DIFC lists USD 350 to establish a foundation (DIFC website, checked 26 October 2026). This is one filing fee, not the total cost. |
| Total cost | Quote on request. It depends on the structure, office space, staff, banking and the legal and tax partners. |
| Timeline | Quote on request. Banking and regulator steps are not under our control. |
| Guarantee | None. Licences, bank accounts and visas are decided by the authorities and banks. |
It depends on what the office does. We have not verified one rule for every case. A licensed lawyer must confirm the regulator for your plan before you set up.
No. We are not a wealth manager or investment adviser. We set up the structure and coordinate licensed advisers.
Not necessarily for a structure, but residence affects tax and banking. A tax partner should advise.
Quote on request. The DIFC foundation fee of USD 350 is only a filing fee.
Banks decide. Expect questions on ownership and source of wealth. See bank account.
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DIFC pages were read on 26 October 2026. Fees and rules can change. A licensed lawyer confirms the regulator for your plan.
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