New Commercial Agency Law in the UAE – Key Takeaways

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…

UAE Overhauls Corporate Rules and Allows 100% Foreign Ownership in Mainland Companies

On November 23 2020, the UAE President, Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, issued a Decree amending 51 articles and introducing certain new provisions in Federal Law no. 2 of 2015 (Commercial Companies Law). This…

UPDATE: UBO Registry – A new compliance request for UAE companies

Key Changes Summary: On August 28, 2020, a new Cabinet Resolution came into effect, to regulate the procedures of a real beneficiary for corporate entities. Cabinet Resolution no. 58 of 2020 (the “UBO Resolution”) replaces…

RAKEZ is Now Offering 100% Ownership

RAKEZ OFFERS 100% FOREIGN OWNERSHIP IN MAINLAND WITH FDI COMPANY SET-UP In response to the UAE Government’s efforts to provide relief to businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, a number of free zones have announced major…

New Foreign Direct Investment Law (Federal Law No. 19 of 2018): Upto 100% Foreign Ownership in the UAE

The Government of UAE has always taken initiatives in the improvement of the economy of the country by amending the existing Law or introducing new Laws, to attract more foreign investors to the country.  Among…

Get 100% Foreign Ownership Today in Dubai

Freezones have always been the topic of discussion in the U.A.E., especially when considering options for setting up a business within the country. Which is why, many investors are attracted to establishing a company within…

Doing Business in the United Arab Emirates

 I. Key facts What are the key facts on doing business in the UAE? When considering doing business in a foreign jurisdiction, an investor must consider a wide range of commercial, political and capital security…