Dubai-based Gulf family office case study: Market entry brief delivered within 2 weeks

The family office had reviewed a high-level opportunity deck prepared by a Namibian promoter but needed independent due diligence on the investment climate before committing to a site visit. They wanted to understand land ownership rules for foreign investors, tax treatment of foreign-sourced dividends, repatriation of profits, and the reliability of the local banking system.

We prepared a complete Namibia market entry brief covering the investment framework under the Foreign Investment Act, the tax treaty position between Namibia and the UAE, the land ownership regulatory structure, the banking sector overview, and a risk assessment of the specific opportunity they had been shown. We also identified three local partners with credibility in the agribusiness sector who would be suitable counterparties for the investment.

Market entry brief delivered within 2 weeks. Family office proceeded to Namibia site visit. DBC coordinated introductions on the ground. Investment term sheet signed for a pilot project within 5 months of the initial brief.