When establishing an investment fund in the UAE, the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) are the two primary jurisdictions to consider. Both offer 100% foreign ownership, robust regulatory frameworks, and attractive 0% tax environments, but they differ in regulatory style, focus, and operational specifics.
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