UAE Business Environment Archives - Fichte & Co Legal Legal Firm in Dubai Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:04:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://fichtelegal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/cropped-Favicon-32x32.png UAE Business Environment Archives - Fichte & Co Legal 32 32 Dual Licensing in the UAE: Key Tax Implications https://fichtelegal.com/dual-licensing-in-the-uae-key-tax-implications/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dual-licensing-in-the-uae-key-tax-implications Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:04:37 +0000 https://fichtelegal.com/?p=45044 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 https://fichtelegal.com/standing-strong-with-dubai-and-the-uae-operations-remain-active/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=standing-strong-with-dubai-and-the-uae-operations-remain-active Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:07:47 +0000 https://fichtelegal.com/?p=45038 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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]]> A New Era for the Commercial Companies Law: What the 2025 Amendments Mean in Practice https://fichtelegal.com/a-new-era-for-the-commercial-companies-law-what-the-2025-amendments-mean-in-practice/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-new-era-for-the-commercial-companies-law-what-the-2025-amendments-mean-in-practice Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:13:04 +0000 https://fichtelegal.com/?p=44668 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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]]> The UAE Aviation Finance Market and the Country’s Role as a Global Aviation Hub https://fichtelegal.com/the-uae-aviation-finance-market-and-the-countrys-role-as-a-global-aviation-hub/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-uae-aviation-finance-market-and-the-countrys-role-as-a-global-aviation-hub Thu, 04 Sep 2025 12:40:35 +0000 https://fichtelegal.com/?p=44418 The United Arab Emirates has established itself as a significant player in the global aviation sector, demonstrating excellence as both a pivotal air transport hub and a leader in the domains of aviation finance and aircraft leasing. Dubai International Airport (DXB) welcomed a record high of 23.4 million passengers in Q1 of 2025, making it …

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]]> DMCC Introduces New Regulations to Shape Business Growth https://fichtelegal.com/dmcc-introduces-new-regulations-to-shape-business-growth/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dmcc-introduces-new-regulations-to-shape-business-growth Tue, 05 Aug 2025 05:56:54 +0000 https://fichtelegal.com/?p=44351 With the growing number of business incorporations and commercial markets in the UAE, the DMCC regime has taken a substantive step to stimulate better business growth and streamline the process for companies in the DMCC by introducing new changes through its Company Regulations 2024, Companies Limited by Guarantee Regulation 2024, Family Office Rules, and the …

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]]> The UK is Dropping Tax-Free Status – Will Shipowners Set Sail for the UAE? https://fichtelegal.com/the-uk-is-dropping-tax-free-status-will-shipowners-set-sail-for-the-uae/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-uk-is-dropping-tax-free-status-will-shipowners-set-sail-for-the-uae Fri, 25 Jul 2025 05:50:21 +0000 https://fichtelegal.com/understanding-the-jurisdiction-powers-function-and-fees-of-the-insurance-committee-for-settling-and-resolving-insurance-disputes-2/ From April 2025, the United Kingdom will eliminate its long-standing non-domiciled tax regime. The new rules will introduce a residence-based system, taxing global income and gains after a four-year transition period. For many international shipowners, this means the end of a structure that offered flexibility, tax efficiency, and strategic advantages for decades. The reform goes …

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]]> Moving to Dubai: What Germans Should Know https://fichtelegal.com/moving-to-dubai-what-germans-should-know-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=moving-to-dubai-what-germans-should-know-2 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 06:56:50 +0000 https://fichtelegal.com/moving-to-dubai-what-germans-should-know-2/ 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 to benefit from the tax advantages, high quality of life, and diverse business opportunities. In this article, we aim to …

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]]> Special Purpose Vehicles (“SPVs”) in ADGM And DIFC: A Focus on the Recent Amendments to the “Nexus Requirement” https://fichtelegal.com/special-purpose-vehicles-spvs-in-adgm-and-difc-a-focus-on-the-recent-amendments-to-the-nexus-requirement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=special-purpose-vehicles-spvs-in-adgm-and-difc-a-focus-on-the-recent-amendments-to-the-nexus-requirement Mon, 28 Oct 2024 10:42:27 +0000 https://fichtelegal.com/?p=43615 The incorporation of Special Purpose Vehicles (“SPVs”) has gained importance in the financial hub of the UAE, specifically within the Abu Dhabi Global Market (“ADGM”) and the Dubai International Financial Centre (“DIFC”). Recent regulatory changes in both jurisdictions have been introduced to simplify the setup process of SPVs and to establish a stronger connection with …

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