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Taxation Of Free Zone Companies Under The UAE Corporate Tax Regime

The United Arab Emirates ("UAE") has historically positioned itself as a tax-neutral and investor-friendly jurisdiction, enabling businesses...

United Arab Emirates Tax

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Dolce Vita Advisors

Asset Holding & Investment Structuring With ADGM SPVs

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").

United Arab Emirates Commercial

BA

BSA Law

Navigating UAE Business Structures: An In-Depth Guide For Chinese Investors

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is uniquely positioned as a global commercial hub, bridging Asia, Africa and Europe.

United Arab Emirates Commercial

BA

BSA Law

White Paper – Validity Of Electronic Signatures In The United Arab Emirates

The growing digitization of commerce and government services in the United Arab Emirates ("UAE") has necessitated the development of robust legal frameworks to support electronic signatures and digital trust services.

United Arab Emirates Commercial

ME

SignDesk

Dubai's New Standards For Powers Of Attorney In Property Deals

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

BA

BSA Law

Court Judgment Update – Landmark General Assembly Decision On The Fate Of LLCs Established Before 2021 And The UAE National Ownership Requirement

United Arab Emirates Commercial

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Simplifying Manager Appointments And Tightening Signatory Rules: New Ministerial Decision Brings Clarity

United Arab Emirates Commercial

BA

BSA Law

Landmark Ruling On Contractual Attorney Fees: Dubai Court Of Cassation Affirms The Binding Nature Of Fee Clauses

United Arab Emirates Commercial

AL

ADG Legal

Deriving Offer And Acceptance From Exchanged Emails Without A Signed Written Agreement

United Arab Emirates Commercial

BA

BSA Law

New Procedures For Dispute Settlement And Enforceability Of Settlement Agreements Under Law No. 9 Of 2025

United Arab Emirates Litigation

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Dubai's New Law To Regulate Construction Activities And Encourage Investment

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

AO

A&O Shearman

Effective Management & Control Of A UAE Company

United Arab Emirates Commercial

CA

CYAUSE Audit Services Ltd

Navigating Legal Jurisdiction In UAE Contracts: A Complex Landscape

United Arab Emirates Commercial

BA

BSA Law

Legal Article: Law No. 7 Of 2025 On The Regulation Of Contracting Activities In The Emirate Of Dubai

United Arab Emirates Commercial

HA

HAS Law Firm

Traffic Rules And Fines In UAE | Driving Rules In Dubai | Professional Lawyer (Video)

United Arab Emirates Transport

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Understanding The New Employers' Awareness Kit: A Practical Guide For UAE Businesses

United Arab Emirates Employment

BA

BSA Law

Arrest Procedures Under UAE Criminal Law | Know Your Rights (Video)

United Arab Emirates Criminal

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Why The UAE Could Become The Global Hub For Virtual Asset Proprietary Trading: A Practical Guide With Jurisdictional Comparisons To Singapore And Switzerland

Worldwide Technology

TLP Advisors

UAE IP Initiatives

United Arab Emirates IP

HP

Hadef & Partners

Andrew Tarbuck And Rachel Fox Discuss Latest Tax Developments (Video)

The M&A landscape across the region is evolving, driven by the growing influence of tax developments that are happening at a rapid pace!

United Arab Emirates Tax

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Understanding Free On Board (FOB) Sales Under UAE Commercial Transactions Law

An FOB sale is an international trade term used to describe the terms of sale and delivery of goods. "FOB" stands for "Free On Board," and it defines the respective obligations of the seller and the buyer in the sale...

United Arab Emirates International

BA

BSA Law

When Is A Claim For The Value Of A Cheque Not Heard?

There is no doubt that the cheque, as a commercial instrument and a means of payment, holds significant legal importance.

United Arab Emirates Commercial

BA

BSA Law

The End Of 2-Year Suspension Period For Termination Of Registered Commercial Agencies

Federal Law No. 3 OF 2022 Regulating Commercial Agencies (the "Commercial Agencies Law"), which came into effect on 15th June 2023 (the "Effective Date")...

United Arab Emirates Commercial

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

DIFC Prescribed Company: Essential Guide For Investors And Advisors (Video)

United Arab Emirates Commercial

CA

Cavenwell Group

Legal And Regulatory Updates May, 2025

United Arab Emirates Litigation

BA

BSA Law

Why Hiring A Lawyer In Abu Dhabi Is Essential For Your Business

United Arab Emirates Commercial

ML

MIO Law Firm

Is It Illegal To Charge Interest When Loaning Someone's Money? (Video)

United Arab Emirates Criminal

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

UAE Tax Updates (April, 2025)

United Arab Emirates Tax

BA

BSA Law

From Tradition To Transaction - The Rise Of Private Equity In Family Businesses In The Middle East

United Arab Emirates Commercial

CR

Charles Russell Speechlys Dubai

Impact Assessment And Implementation Of IFRS9 And IFRS15

United Arab Emirates Accounting

Nexdigm UAE

DMCC Launches SPV And Holding Company Licences (Video)

United Arab Emirates Commercial

CA

Cavenwell Group

How Can Legal Services Protect Your Intellectual Property?

United Arab Emirates IP

ML

MIO Law Firm

LLC vs Sole Establishment In Dubai

United Arab Emirates Commercial

TS

The Sovereign Group

Impact Assessment And Implementation Of IFRS9 And IFRS15

The client had resources who were adept with the basic knowledge on the accounting standards; however they were not updated with the latest amendments and issues that were introduced in the revised standards.

United Arab Emirates Accounting

Nexdigm UAE

DMCC Launches SPV And Holding Company Licences (Video)

In a major strategic development, Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) has officially launched new Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) and Holding Company licences...

United Arab Emirates Commercial

CA

Cavenwell Group

How Can Legal Services Protect Your Intellectual Property?

In the current era of competition and innovation, keeping your intellectual property (IP) safe has never been more crucial.

United Arab Emirates IP

ML

MIO Law Firm

LLC vs Sole Establishment In Dubai

When you're setting up a business in Dubai, one of the first things you need to get right is the legal structure.

United Arab Emirates Commercial

TS

The Sovereign Group

Abu Dhabi Global Market – Answering A Claim

United Arab Emirates Commercial

AP

Alpha Partners

Partner's Liability In A UAE LLC: Legal Responsibilities, Risks, And Court Insights

A company or partnership is a legal entity formed by an agreement between multiple individuals or companies to undertake a specific activity, usually for commercial purposes.

United Arab Emirates Commercial

HA

HAS Law Firm

Diversifying Into The Middle East Market: Practical Considerations (Video)

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.

United Arab Emirates Commercial

GW

Gowling WLG

New Free Zone Resolution

A resolution issued by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense of the UAE...

United Arab Emirates Commercial

WP

WH Partners

Option Agreements Under Civil Law

An option agreement is a contractual arrangement where one party (the grantor) provides another party (the option holder) the right, but not the obligation, to enter into a specified transaction under defined conditions...

United Arab Emirates Litigation

BA

BSA Law

Filing Insurance Claims For Force Majeure Events: What You Need To Know

United Arab Emirates Insurance

GA

Galadari Advocates & Legal Consultants

Security In Code, Compliance In Law: SCA's New Era For Tokenised Assets In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Finance

TLP Advisors

Regulatory Developments In The UAE: SCA, Security Tokens, Commodity Tokens, And Fintech Software

United Arab Emirates Technology

Belisario Consulting & Legal

Dubai Court Of Cassation Clarifies Limitation Periods For Promissory Notes In UAE Commercial Transactions

United Arab Emirates Commercial

BA

BSA Law

RAK Digital Assets Oasis: The First Web3 Free Zone In UAE

United Arab Emirates Technology

Belisario Consulting & Legal

The Advantages Of Outsourced In-House Counsel Agreements For UAE Companies

United Arab Emirates Commercial

Belisario Consulting & Legal

DIFC Announces Amendments To Civil And Commercial Laws To Enhance Legal Clarity And Business Appeal

United Arab Emirates Wealth Mgt

BA

BSA Law

SCA And VARA Set Regulatory Framework For Dubai's Virtual Assets Sector

United Arab Emirates Commercial

Belisario Consulting & Legal

The Implication Of Imposing Interest In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Litigation

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

The Evolving Role Of Arbitration In Modern Legal Practice

United Arab Emirates Litigation

RAALC

Enhancing Transparency And Trust In Dubai's Real Estate Market Through Unified Real Estate Contracts

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

RAALC

Understanding Escrow Accounts Under UAE Law: A Comprehensive Guide

United Arab Emirates Finance

RAALC

Commercial Claims, Burden Of Proof, And Legal Procedures In The United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates Commercial

RAALC

United Arab Emirates Commercial

HP

Hadef & Partners

International Comparative Legal Guide (ICLG) – Franchise 2025

United Arab Emirates Commercial

BA

BSA Law

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Andrew Tarbuck And Rachel Fox Discuss Latest Tax Developments (Video)

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

DIFC Prescribed Company: Essential Guide For Investors And Advisors (Video)

CA

Cavenwell Group

Is It Illegal To Charge Interest When Loaning Someone's Money? (Video)

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

DMCC Launches SPV And Holding Company Licences (Video)

CA

Cavenwell Group

Diversifying Into The Middle East Market: Practical Considerations (Video)

GW

Gowling WLG

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