Dubai International
Financial Centre
Global Financial Hub
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is the ?nancial and business hub
connecting the region’s emerging markets with the markets of Asia, the
Americas and Europe. Since its launch in 2004, DIFC, a purposely built ?nancial
free zone, has been committed to encouraging economic growth and
development in the region through its strong ?nancial and business
infrastructure. Currently, DIFC's client base comprises over 900 active
registered ?rms, including: 21 of the world’s top 25 banks, 8 of the world’s 10
largest insurers, 6 of the top 10 law ?rms, 11 of the top 20 money managers
and 7 of the top 10 consultant companies in the world.
Over 14,000 employees operate in an open environment complemented
by international legal and regulatory standards.
DIFC offers its member companies bene?ts such as 100 percent foreign
ownership, zero percent tax rate, with no restriction on capital convertibility
or pro?t repatriation.
For more info visit www.difc.ae
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published by hawkamah, the institute for corporate governance.