Swiss and DACH Family Offices Are Relocating to Dubai
- 09.05.2025
- Posted by: Uwe Hohmann
- Category: Dubai
Family offices from Switzerland and the broader DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) are increasingly choosing Dubai as their preferred location for managing international operations and investments. The latest Financial Times article highlights this growing trend, noting how Swiss family offices are actively relocating to the UAE in search of regulatory certainty and global access. This shift is driven by regulatory certainty, tax efficiency, and the ease of setting up structures that align with succession planning and cross-border asset management.
A Rising Trend Among Swiss and German Wealth Managers
Recent movements in the private wealth sector show a steady relocation of Swiss-based family offices to Dubai. While Switzerland remains a stronghold of financial management, family offices are seeking more flexible jurisdictions in light of increasing global tax transparency and tighter EU regulations.
Dubai offers a strong alternative. It provides a business-friendly regulatory environment, long-term residence options, and no personal income tax. For German-speaking family offices used to operating in stable jurisdictions like Zurich or Liechtenstein, Dubai now presents a viable, fully regulated environment for long-term planning.
Why Dubai Appeals to the DACH Market
Several core factors are driving interest from German, Austrian, and Swiss clients:
- Tax advantages: The UAE does not impose personal income tax, and corporate income tax is at competitive rates.
- Residency flexibility: Possibility of obtaining a 10-year Golden Visa.
- Wealth structuring: Dubai’s legal framework supports holding companies, trusts, and foundations, with access to international banking.
- Geographic and cultural accessibility: The Emirate offers flight connections to Europe and German-speaking advisors across key service sectors.
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