Private Trust Agreement Template for United Arab Emirates

1. Protector Provisions: Required when a trust protector is appointed to oversee trustee actions and provide additional security

2. Sharia Compliance: Required when the trust needs to operate in accordance with Islamic law principles

3. Foreign Asset Provisions: Required when trust includes assets located outside the UAE

4. Corporate Trustee Provisions: Required when using a corporate trustee instead of individual trustees

5. Successor Trustee Provisions: Required when specific succession planning for trustees is needed

6. Investment Guidelines: Required when specific investment restrictions or guidelines need to be established

7. Dispute Resolution: Required when specific arbitration or mediation procedures are preferred over court proceedings

1. Schedule 1 - Initial Trust Property: Detailed inventory and valuation of all initial trust assets

2. Schedule 2 - Beneficiary Information: Complete details of beneficiaries including contact information and distribution shares

3. Schedule 3 - Trustee Compensation: Fee structure and payment terms for trustee services

4. Schedule 4 - Investment Policy Statement: Detailed investment guidelines and restrictions

5. Schedule 5 - Distribution Policy: Specific rules and procedures for making distributions to beneficiaries

6. Appendix A - KYC Documentation: Required identification and verification documents for all parties

7. Appendix B - Tax Considerations: Overview of relevant tax implications and compliance requirements

8. Appendix C - Compliance Checklist: List of ongoing compliance requirements under UAE law