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  We know that a supportive business environment is key to helping your company thrive. Learn more about what DIFC has to offer, from easy set-up processes to an enabling infrastructure and a variety of office spaces.
  
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  Mohammed bin Rashid issues Law expanding DIFC Objectives
  
  06 May 2021
  
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  DIFC Innovation Month
  
  26 May 2021 - 22 Jun 2021, 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
  
  Gate Avenue, DIFC
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  The DIFC is more than just a world-class financial centre. Explore the district beyond the office, from a carefully curated collection of retailers, to a diverse range of art galleries and some of the city’s best restaurants.
  
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  ‘Hope and Positivity’ themed DIFC Art Nights begins this Thursday
  
  31 Mar 2021
  
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  latest News
  
  Mohammed bin Rashid issues Law expanding DIFC Objectives
  
  06 May 2021
  
  Upcoming Events
  
  DIFC Innovation Month
  
  26 May 2021 - 22 Jun 2021, 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
  
  Gate Avenue, DIFC
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  Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is one of the world’s most advanced financial centres, and the leading financial hub for the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA), which comprises 72 countries with an approximate population of 3 billion and a nominal GDP of US$ 7.7 trillion.
  
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A Continuous Record Growth with Key Milestones Achieved in 2019. Read about our achievements last year here
DIFC is one of the world’s top financial centres, and the leading financial hub for the Middle East, Africa and South Asia
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An integrated platform with an independent regulatory and legal system and a specialised infrastructure, DIFC acts as a single point of contact for end-to-end client servicing. Our streamlined process makes setting up and operating within our Centre both clear and efficient. With a centralised client-servicing model, DIFC is equipped to provide a breadth of services from registration, incorporation, licensing to leasing and employee sponsorship processes, commercial property ownership, query handling, issue resolutions, expansion assistance and client induction.

Registrar of Companies

Registrar of Security

Economic Substance Regulations

Common Reporting Standard and FATCA

DIFC Employee Workplace Savings Plan

Insolvency Practitioners and Official Liquidators

Registered and Recognised Auditors

Templates & Downloads

Handbooks & Fees

Registrar of Real Properties

Government Services

Visa Application Checker

Verify a Document

Supplier Registration

Tenant Relations

Data Protection

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