DIFC Entities: Are You Compliant with the New Ultimate Beneficial Ownership Regulations?

Background The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), on 12 November 2018, issued the Ultimate Beneficial Ownership Regulations (“UBO Regulations”) with a deadline of 12 February 2019 to comply with its requirements.  Owing to the high…

DIFC Issues New Laws and Regulations (November 2018): Key Action Points and Changes

Background On 12 November 2018, the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) issued the following new laws and regulations: Companies Law (DIFC Law No. 8 of 2018) and the Companies Regulation (“New Companies Law”) Operating Law…