The Dubai Multi Commodities Center (DMCC) has introduced two new license categories for special purpose vehicles (SPV) and holding companies to provide flexible, low-cost structures for investors, multinational firms, and family offices, the freezone said in a statement. The licenses allow companies to manage assets, hold investments, and oversee regional operations without needing a physical office or operational setup.

Who will benefit? The SPV license caters to investors and businesses in asset holding, securitization, and structured finance, while the Holding Company license is designed for businesses consolidating ownership or managing subsidiaries, including regional headquarters, family offices, and investment groups, looking to streamline tax procedures and governance.

IN CONTEXT- The UAE’s tax overhaul is fueling demand for simplified structures: The Finance Ministry has been working to ease corporate tax requirements, including through the introduction a number of new amendments that exempt Qualifying Investment Funds (QIFs) and Qualifying Limited Partnerships (QLPs) from paying corporate tax under certain conditions. The ministry also issued amendments in November to ease administrative and tax compliance requirements for domestic businesses, foreign partnerships, and family foundations.

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