Asset Protection & Family Wealth Structuring in the UAE

We build ownership structures that protect your assets, keep you in control and ensure clear succession — in DIFC and ADGM.

What the service includes

  • Audit of assets and objectives: real estate, accounts, business stakes, international assets.
  • Structure selection: SPV (Special Purpose Vehicle), Family Foundation, Trust or a combination.
  • End-to-end registration of the structure in DIFC or ADGM.
  • Appointment of a licensed trustee and governance (control rules) setup.
  • Holding real estate and assets inside the structure (via an SPV where needed).
  • Ongoing support: accounting, document management, banks and regulators, individual tax structuring.
Three tools — which to choose:

Purpose

Holding a specific asset (real estate, business stake)

Control / best for

High operational control; asset isolation

Purpose

Protection  and succession; can replace a will

Control / best for

Most convenient in most cases; control via a Council

Purpose

Complex and international structures

Control / best for

Flexible; needs a licensed trustee and careful design

Not sure which one fits you? Read our detailed blog article.

Jurisdictions: DIFC and ADGM

We structure wealth in DIFC and ADGM — UAE financial centres that operate under English common law, have their own independent court systems and are recognised by UAE courts. This delivers predictability, resilience to challenge and the confidence of international banks.

How we work:
  • Consultation & audit. We review your assets, family situation and objectives.
  • Structure design. We propose the optimal SPV / Foundation / Trust setup and a control model.
  • Registration & transfer. We create the structure in DIFC/ADGM, transfer assets and appoint a trustee.
  • Ongoing support. We handle administration, banking, reporting and tax structuring.
Fiduciary services:

A company holding a fiduciary licence is legally authorised to manage other people’s assets and act as a trusted party in the client’s best interests, in strict compliance with regulatory requirements. Fiduciary services include managing assets and investments (trusts, funds, SPVs), acting as Trustee and providing administrative support for corporate structures: accounting, registration and document management. A licensed corporate trustee carries fiduciary responsibility, complies with AML/KYC and is accepted by banks and courts.

Why people trust Metropolitan

The first company in the group, was established in 2008. We provide advisory and operational support for entrepreneurs, investors, and companies entering or operating in the UAE. Our expertise covers business structuring, corporate support, legal and tax advisory, as well as residency and investment-related consulting. With offices in Dubai and Sharjah, we work with clients worldwide, offering a discreet, structured, and long-term approach.

All services are provided as private advisory and assistance.
We do not represent government authorities and do not issue official documents.

  • 17+
    Years in the Market
  • 6K+
    Open Visas
  • 2K+
    Open Companies
  • 10+
    Languages

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Anastasia Yusupova
Business Advisor