The commercial agency framework in UAE has been a key element of commerce. This enables foreign companies or freezone companies to distribute, offer and negotiate the sale or purchase of goods and services on its…
Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) recently announced new DMCCA Company Regulations 2020, which came into effect from 2 January 2020 to further enhance the ease of registration and operation of businesses. The new Regulations have…
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai has announced the launch of a new district combining the key commercial and financial hubs in…
Introduction On 11 September 2019, the UAE issued Ministerial Decision No. 215 of 2019 on the Directives for the implementation of the Economic Substance Regulations (ESR). The ESR was earlier published in April 2019 as…
DIFC Employment Law no. 2 of 2019 (“New Law”) has recently been enacted which repeals and replaces the DIFC Law no. 4/2005 as amended by DIFC Law no. 3 of 2012 (“Previous Law”). There has…
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…
The deadline to comply with the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is just around the corner. In this article, we summarize the key points that you need to know about the GDPR and…
As the UAE continues to grow, expats continue to move here for a better life and better opportunities. Guidance is offered for expats who wish to start their own businesses in the UAE, and the…
The UAE Ministry of Economy recently issued the ministerial resolution no. 694 of 2016 (the “Resolution”) which waives the requirement of amending the memorandum of association (“MOA”) of limited liability companies (LLC), joint liability companies,…