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DMCCA Foundations Regulations 2026

Status

In force

Issuing Authority

DMCCA

Effective date

XX.XX.XXXX

Official Link

https://
SECTION 1 – DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION
1. Definitions used in these Regulations

In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires, the following words and expressions have the following meanings:

Word or expressionMeaning in these Regulations
Assetsany property in which a Foundation has any interest or over which it has any rights
Beneficial Ownerhas the meaning given to it in the Beneficial Ownership Rules
 (b) the name and address of the Guardian (if any);
(c) the name and address of each specified Beneficiary (if any);
(d) the name and address of each Beneficial Owner of each Founder which is a legal person (if any);
(e) any other details DMCCA deems confidential from time to time
Councilthe council of a Foundation referred to under Section 6
Foreign Lawa provision of law or regulation or other rule, order or directive that does not apply in the DMCC Free Zone
Foundationa foundation registered under these Regulations
Privileged Communicationa communication attracting a privilege arising from the provision of professional legal advice and any other advice or from the relations...