Major Changes Ahead for DIFC Prescribed Companies

The Dubai International Financial Centre (“DIFC”) is considering significant reforms to its Prescribed Company regime. If adopted, these changes would further expand access to DIFC holding structures and shift the regulatory focus from entry requirements…

What Happens to Your Assets in the UAE When You Die? Most Expats Don’t Know and It’s Costly

If you live or invest in the UAE and don't have a valid Will, your family could face frozen accounts, lengthy court proceedings, and inheritance rules you never intended. Here's what every expat needs to…

The DIFC Variable Capital Company (VCC): A Transformative New Company in the DIFC Framework

On 9 February 2026, the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) enacted the Variable Capital Company Regulations 2026 (Regulations), introducing a new corporate structure within the DIFC legal framework.   What is a Variable Capital Company…

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…

UAE makes strides in crypto asset regulation: An analysis of the new UAE Central Bank Regulations on Stablecoins

Over the past years, UAE’s resolve to be a leader in the virtual assets space has continued to strengthen. The latest development is the enactment of the Payment Token Services Regulation (the Regulations) issued by…