The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) was established in 2004 to oversee the strategic growth, operational management, and governance of Dubai’s financial institutions. Its mission is to enhance Dubai’s position as a leading global business hub by adhering to international standards, fostering global partnerships, driving business and job creation, and supporting economic development. DIFC offers an independent regulatory and judicial framework, based on common law, with a focus on global financial connectivity, a favorable tax regime, and a thriving corporate ecosystem.