Trust Deed
A trust deed is the legal document establishing a trust, defining the settlor, trustee, beneficiaries, trust assets, and terms governing asset management and distribution.
| Trust Deed Contents | Provisions |
| Parties | Settlor, trustee, beneficiaries identified |
| Trust assets | Property or capital contributed |
| Trust purpose | Objectives and intentions |
| Powers and duties | Trustee authorities and obligations |
| Distribution rules | How and when beneficiaries receive benefits |
| Governing law | Jurisdiction and legal framework |
| Amendment provisions | How trust can be modified |
| Termination | Conditions for trust dissolution |
| UAE Trust Framework | Options |
| DIFC trust law | Common law trust regime in DIFC |
| Offshore trusts | Jersey, Cayman, other jurisdictions |
| Purpose | Asset protection, estate planning, succession |
| Property holding | Trust can own Dubai freehold property |
| Tax treatment | DIFC trusts may be tax-neutral |
| Setup cost | AED 50,000 to 150,000 depending on complexity |
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