Dubai is controlling the number of state-related entities to help support the expansion of the private sector and its economic growth.

Risk management has evolved significantly over the years, adapting to the changing landscape of global business, technology and regulations. Here is a historical perspective on how risk management has evolved over the years.

Question: If the court rules in favour of the claimant (the person who filed the lawsuit), what does the court do to ensure payment is received? And is there punishment for non-compliance?

Prior to the recent amendment of the Federal Law No.2 of 2015 and its amendments (‘UAE Commercial Companies Law'), it was a mandatory requirement for expats to have a local sponsor to be appointed in the company.

The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) is the global body for the accountancy profession, uniting more than 180 member organizations...

In November 2020, we released a client alert outlining significant amendments to the U.A.E.'s Companies Law that were yet to take effect at the time of writing.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has ratified the Base Erosion and Profit Shifting Framework in 2018.

I have a small company in the UAE and I signed a contract with an international company.

The UAE has established a committee to investigate the potential merger of the Insurance Authority into the Securities and Commodities Authority, to form a single financial services regulator.

Both the DIFC and ADGM legal systems are predicated on English common law and this judgment will filter through to them in time.

The Abu Dhabi Global Markets Authority (ADGM) adopted several amendments to their Commercial Legislation recently in a bid to align with the international best practices.

Limited liability companies allocate the liability of partners according to their share in the capital of the company.

The DMCCA also introduced new Community Regulations as well as Health, Safety and Environment Regulations.

The Abu Dhabi Global Market ("ADGM") is quickly becoming one of the most attractive jurisdictions in the United Arab Emirates for establishing Special Purpose Vehicles ("SPVs").

The DIFC Prescribed Company Regulations 2026 introduce significant changes to the framework governing Prescribed Companies in the Dubai International Financial Centre, removing previous qualifying requirements and mandating the appointment of licensed Corporate Service Providers. Existing non-exempt Prescribed Companies face a six-month transition period to comply with new CSP requirements, while the updated framework broadens access to these flexible holding and structuring vehicles used for investments, f

Join us for the second session in our economic diversification series in which we explore opportunities and strategies for expanding your business into the Middle East market.

Imagine seeing your dream car at a secondhand car dealership. You've dreamed of purchasing that car for many years, and now you finally can.

The manager of a limited liability company is required—pursuant to the Companies Law—to prepare the company's annual financial statements, calculate profits and losses...

The UAE is currently experiencing significant growth and shows little signs of slowing for 2025. To ensure that the growth does not slow and that the infrastructure keeps up accordingly...

The United Arab Emirates issued Cabinet Resolution No. 3/2025, offering clarity on the conditions under which a merger control filing with the Ministry of Economy (MOE) is required.