Spotlight: DIFC Reports Near-40% Surge in Company Registrations in 2025
In a strategic milestone for the UAE’s business landscape, the Dubai International Financial Centre annual results for 2025 underscore significant momentum in corporate formation at the heart of the Middle East’s premier financial hub. Key takeaways from the 2025 DIFC performance include: • Record growth in new registrations: DIFC reported a 39% year-on-year increase in newly registered companies , adding approximately 2,525 active entities in 2025 — a clear indicator of heightened investor confidence and global demand for a business base in Dubai. • Expansion of active ecosystem: The total number of active companies reached 8,844 , reflecting 28% organic growth compared with 2024, positioning DIFC as a strategic gateway to regional and global markets. • Broad sector participation: The surge was driven by diversified entrants spanning banking, capital markets, insurance, wealth and asset management, FinTech and innovation — with over 1,052 regulated financial firms , includ...