iWorld Reports Surge in Holdings and Family Office Demand as Dubai Becomes a Global Wealth Hub

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 6, 2026 – International law firm iWorld announced a marked increase in client demand for holding companies, family offices, and other wealth management structures in the UAE as global tax pressures continue to push high-net-worth individuals toward relocation.

Dubai Global Wealth Hub

Analysts estimate that 16,500 millionaires left London last year. Germany and Northern European countries reported similar capital outflows due to higher taxes and stricter controls on private wealth.

Dubai has moved beyond its reputation as a low-tax destination. By 2026, it became a major center for cross-border wealth management, managing assets across Europe, Africa, and Asia. While European regulators tighten rules on Know Your Customer (KYC) and beneficial ownership, the UAE simplifies business setup, banking access, and digital verification.

“Business owners want stability, security, and structures that protect their capital and families,” said Aleksey Nosovsky, Head of Legal at iWorld. “Dubai offers all of this, and interest will continue to grow in 2026.”

UAE Wealth Structuring

Entrepreneurs in the Emirates are revising their strategies. Instead of relying on simple free zone companies for visas and regulatory compliance, many are consolidating assets, forming holding companies, securing UAE tax residency, and planning succession using DIFC and ADGM tools.

The number of funds registered in the DIFC rose by 54 percent, and family offices increased by 73 percent compared to last year. Moreover, iWorld reports that clients prefer DIFC and ADGM holding companies to centralize ownership, private funds and family offices to manage wealth and succession, and DIFC-registered wills to protect assets for non-Muslims living in the UAE.

Nosovsky notes, “The old model of opening a basic company and getting a residence visa no longer meets client needs. Today, clients want structures that withstand regulatory checks and support generational planning.”

Dubai Wealth Management

iWorld now offers comprehensive advisory services. These include full asset audits, jurisdiction selection within the UAE, account opening support, tax residency applications, setting up holding structures and family offices, and preparing DIFC-compliant wills. “We build systems that work for years, not temporary solutions,” said Nosovsky.

A recent case involved an IT entrepreneur from Manchester. After UK tax increases, he moved his parent company to Dubai. iWorld registered a DIFC holding company, opened corporate and personal accounts, and secured tax residency for him and his family. Within three months, the client reduced his tax burden by nearly one-third and consolidated his financial operations across Europe and Africa.

Dubai’s influence continues to grow. Alternative assets under management have reached USD 20 trillion. DIFC now hosts more than 440 firms in wealth and asset management. Consequently, companies that once used the UAE solely for licensing are now building long-term strategies centered on transparent ownership and succession planning.

Website: https://iWorld.com

Company Details

Organization: iWorld

Contact Person: Aleksey Nosovsky

Website: https://iworld.com

Email: contacthead@iworld.com

Country: United Arab Emirates

Release Id: 06012639903