A New Era for the Commercial Companies Law: What the 2025 Amendments Mean in Practice

With Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2025, the UAE has implemented one of the most far-reaching updates to its Commercial Companies Law in recent years. Rather than constituting incremental adjustments, the amendments implement structural reforms.…

UAE Corporate Tax Law Amendment: Tax Credit Offsets and Payments for Unutilized Credits

On 15 December 2025, the UAE issued a new Federal Decree-Law amending Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses (“Corporate Tax Law”). The amendments further refine the UAE’s corporate…

RAK ICC Foundations: New Amendments Enhance Asset Protection and Succession Planning

Foundations have become an essential structuring tool in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), particularly for succession planning, asset protection, and international wealth management. The Ras Al Khaimah International Corporate Centre (RAK ICC) introduced its Foundations…

DMCC Introduces New Regulations to Shape Business Growth

With the growing number of business incorporations and commercial markets in the UAE, the DMCC regime has taken a substantive step to stimulate better business growth and streamline the process for companies in the DMCC…

Moving to Dubai: What Germans Should Know

For wealthy Germans considering emigrating to Dubai, there are many questions and important aspects that need to be clarified. In recent years, Dubai has become a preferred destination for affluent individuals and entrepreneurs who want…

Significant Changes for RAK ICC: 0% Corporate Tax Benefit For Offshore Companies

Following the enactment of the Emiri Decree No. (12) of 2024 Regarding the amendment of Emiri Decree No. (4) of 2016, the Ras Al Khaimah International Corporate Centre (“RAK ICC”) has introduced important changes that…