Dubai South Business Hub Free Zone

Establish Your Holding
or Regional HQ

Establish Your Holding
or Regional HQ

Built for governance. Structured for control. Designed for long-term scale. Enable your group to legally own operating companies, IP, investments, and real estate under one compliant structure.

Hold shares in UAE & international operating companies

Own intellectual property, trademarks, and brands

Multi-platform selling enabled

Dubai South Business Hub Free Zone

Establish Your Holding
or Regional HQ

Built for governance. Structured for control. Designed for long-term scale. Enable your group to legally own operating companies, IP, investments, and real estate under one compliant structure.

Hold shares in UAE & international operating companies

Own intellectual property, trademarks, and brands

Multi-platform selling enabled

Built for Global Founders

Built for Global Founders

Built for Global Founders

Governance-First Plan

Governance-First Plan

Governance-First Plan

Use-Case Mapped

Shopify & WooCommerce (Stripe/Telr integrated)

Shopify & WooCommerce (Stripe/Telr integrated)

Eligibility-Based Banking

Eligibility-Based Banking

* Final structure suitability depends on purpose and compliance requirements.

Why Corporate Structuring is Strategic

Why Corporate Structuring is Strategic

Why Corporate Structuring is Strategic

As organisations grow, informal structures create exposure. Proper structuring is required for governance, risk segregation, and capital readiness.

As organisations grow, informal structures create exposure. Proper structuring is required for governance, risk segregation, and capital readiness.

As organisations grow, informal structures create exposure. Proper structuring is required for governance, risk segregation, and capital readiness.

Governance

Governance

Board control & decision making

Board control & decision making

Risk Segregation

Risk Segregation

Isolate risk from assets

Isolate risk from assets

Alignment

Alignment

Regulatory & tax compliance

Regulatory & tax compliance

Readiness

Readiness

Investment & exit preparation

Investment & exit preparation

Acceptability

Acceptability

Banking & audit standards

Banking & audit standards

Build My Structure Plan

Build My Structure Plan

Configure your requirements to receive a tailored Structure Pathway and governance checklist.

Configure your requirements to receive a tailored Structure Pathway and governance checklist.

Step 1 of 5

20% Completed

Where are you based?

Country of Residence

e.g. United Kingdom, India, USA...

Will you visit UAE occasionally?

Yes

No

Not Sure

Next Step

Step 1 of 5

20% Completed

Where are you based?

Country of Residence

e.g. United Kingdom, India, USA...

Will you visit UAE occasionally?

Yes

No

Not Sure

Next Step

Build My Structure Plan

Configure your requirements to receive a tailored Structure Pathway and governance checklist.

Step 1 of 5

20% Completed

Where are you based?

Country of Residence

e.g. United Kingdom, India, USA...

Will you visit UAE occasionally?

Yes

No

Not Sure

Next Step

Strategic Use Cases

Strategic Use Cases

Strategic Use Cases

Designed for serious founders who want a scalable, compliant structure.

Designed for serious founders who want a scalable, compliant structure.

Designed for serious founders who want a scalable, compliant structure.

Group Holding Company

Centralise ownership for international operations and multiple subsidiaries under one parent entity.

Regional Headquarters

Establish a strategic base for EMEA or Asia operations with full foreign ownership.

IP & Brand Ownership

Secure trademarks, software, and brand assets in a protected jurisdiction separate from operations.

Corporate Real Estate

Legally own commercial, logistics, and investment property assets under the same corporate structure.

Investment Vehicles

Structure joint ventures, pre-IPO restructuring, and exit-ready entities with clean governance.

Group Holding Company

Centralise ownership for international operations and multiple subsidiaries under one parent entity.

Regional Headquarters

Establish a strategic base for EMEA or Asia operations with full foreign ownership.

IP & Brand Ownership

Secure trademarks, software, and brand assets in a protected jurisdiction separate from operations.

Corporate Real Estate

Legally own commercial, logistics, and investment property assets under the same corporate structure.

Investment Vehicles

Structure joint ventures, pre-IPO restructuring, and exit-ready entities with clean governance.

Group Holding Company

Centralise ownership for international operations and multiple subsidiaries under one parent entity.

Regional Headquarters

Establish a strategic base for EMEA or Asia operations with full foreign ownership.

IP & Brand Ownership

Secure trademarks, software, and brand assets in a protected jurisdiction separate from operations.

Corporate Real Estate

Legally own commercial, logistics, and investment property assets under the same corporate structure.

Investment Vehicles

Structure joint ventures, pre-IPO restructuring, and exit-ready entities with clean governance.

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Group Holding Company

Centralise ownership for international operations and multiple subsidiaries under one parent entity.

Regional Headquarters

Establish a strategic base for EMEA or Asia operations with full foreign ownership.

IP & Brand Ownership

Secure trademarks, software, and brand assets in a protected jurisdiction separate from operations.

Corporate Real Estate

Legally own commercial, logistics, and investment property assets under the same corporate structure.

Investment Vehicles

Structure joint ventures, pre-IPO restructuring, and exit-ready entities with clean governance.

Group Holding Company

Centralise ownership for international operations and multiple subsidiaries under one parent entity.

Regional Headquarters

Establish a strategic base for EMEA or Asia operations with full foreign ownership.

IP & Brand Ownership

Secure trademarks, software, and brand assets in a protected jurisdiction separate from operations.

Corporate Real Estate

Legally own commercial, logistics, and investment property assets under the same corporate structure.

Investment Vehicles

Structure joint ventures, pre-IPO restructuring, and exit-ready entities with clean governance.

Group Holding Company

Centralise ownership for international operations and multiple subsidiaries under one parent entity.

Regional Headquarters

Establish a strategic base for EMEA or Asia operations with full foreign ownership.

IP & Brand Ownership

Secure trademarks, software, and brand assets in a protected jurisdiction separate from operations.

Corporate Real Estate

Legally own commercial, logistics, and investment property assets under the same corporate structure.

Investment Vehicles

Structure joint ventures, pre-IPO restructuring, and exit-ready entities with clean governance.

Previous
Next

Group Holding Company

Centralise ownership for international operations and multiple subsidiaries under one parent entity.

Regional Headquarters

Establish a strategic base for EMEA or Asia operations with full foreign ownership.

IP & Brand Ownership

Secure trademarks, software, and brand assets in a protected jurisdiction separate from operations.

Investment Vehicles

Structure joint ventures, pre-IPO restructuring, and exit-ready entities with clean governance.

Group Holding Company

Centralise ownership for international operations and multiple subsidiaries under one parent entity.

Regional Headquarters

Establish a strategic base for EMEA or Asia operations with full foreign ownership.

IP & Brand Ownership

Secure trademarks, software, and brand assets in a protected jurisdiction separate from operations.

Investment Vehicles

Structure joint ventures, pre-IPO restructuring, and exit-ready entities with clean governance.

Group Holding Company

Centralise ownership for international operations and multiple subsidiaries under one parent entity.

Regional Headquarters

Establish a strategic base for EMEA or Asia operations with full foreign ownership.

IP & Brand Ownership

Secure trademarks, software, and brand assets in a protected jurisdiction separate from operations.

Investment Vehicles

Structure joint ventures, pre-IPO restructuring, and exit-ready entities with clean governance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Structuring is a board-level decision. Here are the key answers for decision-makers.

Structuring is a board-level decision. Here are the key answers for decision-makers.

Can a DSBH Free Zone company own real estate?

Yes. A DSBH Free Zone entity can be structured to legally own approved real estate assets in its own name, subject to relevant property and regulatory approvals.

Can a DSBH Free Zone company own real estate?

Yes. A DSBH Free Zone entity can be structured to legally own approved real estate assets in its own name, subject to relevant property and regulatory approvals.

Real Estate & Asset Ownership

Real Estate & Asset Ownership

Real Estate & Asset Ownership

A Dubai South Business Hub entity can be structured to legally own real estate assets, in addition to holding operating businesses and IP.

A Dubai South Business Hub entity can be structured to legally own real estate assets, in addition to holding operating businesses and IP.

A Dubai South Business Hub entity can be structured to legally own real estate assets, in addition to holding operating businesses and IP.

Property Assets

Commercial & Office Property

Centralise corporate and property ownership while maintaining clean separation from operational risk.

Warehouses & Logistics Facilities

Centralise corporate and property ownership while maintaining clean separation from operational risk.

Income-Generating Investment Property

Scaling on Shopify/ WooCommerce and need reliable payment gateways (Stripe) and banking.

Strategic Benefits

Why Hold Real Estate at the Parent Level?

Asset protection and liability isolation

Balance-sheet optimisation and transparency

Financing and banking readiness

Easier succession, restructuring, or divestment

Property Assets

Commercial & Office Property

Centralise corporate and property ownership while maintaining clean separation from operational risk.

Warehouses & Logistics Facilities

Centralise corporate and property ownership while maintaining clean separation from operational risk.

Income-Generating Investment Property

Scaling on Shopify/ WooCommerce and need reliable payment gateways (Stripe) and banking.

Strategic Benefits

Why Hold Real Estate at the Parent Level?

Asset protection and liability isolation

Balance-sheet optimisation and transparency

Financing and banking readiness

Easier succession, restructuring, or divestment

Property Assets

Commercial & Office Property

Centralise corporate and property ownership while maintaining clean separation from operational risk.

Warehouses & Logistics Facilities

Centralise corporate and property ownership while maintaining clean separation from operational risk.

Income-Generating Investment Property

Scaling on Shopify/ WooCommerce and need reliable payment gateways (Stripe) and banking.

Strategic Benefits

Why Hold Real Estate at the Parent Level?

Asset protection and liability isolation

Balance-sheet optimisation and transparency

Financing and banking readiness

Easier succession, restructuring, or divestment

Property Assets

Commercial & Office Property

Centralise corporate and property ownership while maintaining clean separation from operational risk.

Warehouses & Logistics Facilities

Centralise corporate and property ownership while maintaining clean separation from operational risk.

Income-Generating Investment Property

Scaling on Shopify/ WooCommerce and need reliable payment gateways (Stripe) and banking.

Strategic Benefits

Why Hold Real Estate at the Parent Level?

Asset protection and liability isolation

Balance-sheet optimisation and transparency

Financing and banking readiness

Easier succession, restructuring, or divestment

Property Assets

Commercial & Office Property

Centralise corporate and property ownership while maintaining clean separation from operational risk.

Warehouses & Logistics Facilities

Centralise corporate and property ownership while maintaining clean separation from operational risk.

Income-Generating Investment Property

Scaling on Shopify/ WooCommerce and need reliable payment gateways (Stripe) and banking.

Strategic Benefits

Why Hold Real Estate at the Parent Level?

Asset protection and liability isolation

Balance-sheet optimisation and transparency

Financing and banking readiness

Easier succession, restructuring, or divestment

Property Assets

Commercial & Office Property

Centralise corporate and property ownership while maintaining clean separation from operational risk.

Warehouses & Logistics Facilities

Centralise corporate and property ownership while maintaining clean separation from operational risk.

Income-Generating Investment Property

Scaling on Shopify/ WooCommerce and need reliable payment gateways (Stripe) and banking.

Strategic Benefits

Why Hold Real Estate at the Parent Level?

Asset protection and liability isolation

Balance-sheet optimisation and transparency

Financing and banking readiness

Easier succession, restructuring, or divestment

Property Assets

Commercial & Office Property

Centralise corporate and property ownership while maintaining clean separation from operational risk.

Warehouses & Logistics Facilities

Centralise corporate and property ownership while maintaining clean separation from operational risk.

Income-Generating Investment Property

Scaling on Shopify/ WooCommerce and need reliable payment gateways (Stripe) and banking.

Strategic Benefits

Why Hold Real Estate at the Parent Level?

Asset protection and liability isolation

Balance-sheet optimisation and transparency

Financing and banking readiness

Easier succession, restructuring, or divestment

Property Assets

Commercial & Office Property

Centralise corporate and property ownership while maintaining clean separation from operational risk.

Warehouses & Logistics Facilities

Centralise corporate and property ownership while maintaining clean separation from operational risk.

Income-Generating Investment Property

Scaling on Shopify/ WooCommerce and need reliable payment gateways (Stripe) and banking.

Strategic Benefits

Why Hold Real Estate at the Parent Level?

Asset protection and liability isolation

Balance-sheet optimisation and transparency

Financing and banking readiness

Easier succession, restructuring, or divestment

Property Assets

Commercial & Office Property

Centralise corporate and property ownership while maintaining clean separation from operational risk.

Warehouses & Logistics Facilities

Centralise corporate and property ownership while maintaining clean separation from operational risk.

Income-Generating Investment Property

Scaling on Shopify/ WooCommerce and need reliable payment gateways (Stripe) and banking.

Strategic Benefits

Why Hold Real Estate at the Parent Level?

Asset protection and liability isolation

Balance-sheet optimisation and transparency

Financing and banking readiness

Easier succession, restructuring, or divestment

Dubai South Business Hub Free Zone
Dubai South Business Hub Free Zone

Ready to structure your vision?

Ready to structure your vision?

Ready to structure your vision?

Get a purpose-led Holding/HQ Structure Plan—governance checklist, documentation pathway, and timeline estimate.

Get a purpose-led Holding/HQ Structure Plan—governance checklist, documentation pathway, and timeline estimate.

Get a purpose-led Holding/HQ Structure Plan—governance checklist, documentation pathway, and timeline estimate.

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