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U.S. Sanctions and Shipping: Guidance for Port & Customs Authorities

Arthur Dedels — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:37:21 +0000

In recent years, the US has focused increasingly on “intermediaries” or “facilitators” of sanctions evasion, such as shipping companies, logistics service providers, freight forwarders and transport intermediaries, as well as insurance companies. Over the past few years, the US government has published several guidelines on sanctions compliance for the maritime industry. These guidelines highlight the …

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Dual Licensing in the UAE: Key Tax Implications

Lakshmi Omanakuttan — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:04:37 +0000

The UAE, known for its wide range of business setup and growth opportunities, offers a dual licensing regime that plays an important role for businesses seeking to expand across multiple jurisdictions within the country. Dual licensing allows a company incorporated in a free zone to operate its activities on the mainland without the need to …

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Standing Strong with Dubai and the UAE: Operations Remain Active

Jasmin Fichte — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:07:47 +0000

In light of recent developments being reported across the region, we would like to briefly confirm that Dubai and the United Arab Emirates remain fully operational, with business activities continuing as normal. All UAE courts, government authorities and regulatory bodies are open and operating, and legal proceedings and commercial activities continue without interruption. At Fichte …

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Green Horizons: UAE Steering the Maritime ESG Transition

Carola Uva — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:09:14 +0000

The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) decision to postpone the formal adoption of its landmark Net-Zero Framework (NZF) until October 2026 has sent a predictable ripple of uncertainty across global shipping. This year’s long delay, driven largely by political resistance to a global emissions pricing mechanism and fuel availability, leaves the sector without a clear international …

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Update: Significant Procedural Change Brought by DET for Incorporating New Companies in the Dubai Mainland

Lakshmi Omanakuttan — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:28:54 +0000

The Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), Dubai, has recently introduced an update to the procedural requirements relating to the incorporation of new companies or subsidiaries in the Dubai mainland jurisdiction. The update affects foreign corporate shareholders who intend to incorporate their company or subsidiary in the Dubai mainland. As per the updated procedural requirement, …

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

Florian Herkommer — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:13:04 +0000

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. The reform agenda is clearly practice-driven. It incorporates concepts long familiar in common law jurisdictions, enhances flexibility for investors and …

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

Dr. Laura Voda — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 07:13:43 +0000

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 tax framework by clarifying the treatment of tax credits, incentives, and reliefs, and by introducing a statutory basis for claiming …

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Aviation Finance Heading Into 2026: Global Shifts and UAE Momentum

Bhargavi Gadre — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 09:15:33 +0000

As 2025 draws to a close, the aviation finance landscape looks very different from where it stood just a year ago. Aircraft supply remains constrained, investors are returning to structured transactions, and the UAE is rapidly cementing its place as a regional aviation finance hub. Here’s how these developments are shaping what’s next for 2026, …

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U.S. Sanctions and Shipping: Guidance for Flag Registry Managers

Arthur Dedels — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:06:48 +0000

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From Sea to Sky: Expanding our Legal Horizons

Bhargavi Gadre — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 08:48:32 +0000

For more than two decades, our firm has helped clients navigate the complex tides of shipping and maritime law in the UAE. From vessel finance and registration to insurance and cross-border disputes, we’ve built a reputation for precision, reliability, and deep sector knowledge. In April 2025, we took an exciting new step and launched our …

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