Policy & Legal Updates
DIFC and ADGM Expand Structuring Tools for Private Capital in 2026
A legal analysis by Mishcon de Reya highlights three key 2026 regulatory updates that expand UAE structuring vehicles for private investors. The reforms include the DIFC Variable Capital Company regime introduced in February, relaxed DIFC Prescribed Company eligibility in July, and the removal of ADGM's SPV regional nexus rule in September. The firm notes that Corporate Service Provider requirements remain mandatory for non-exempt entities.
