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What Does The 15% Domestic Minimum Tax In The UAE Mean For Multinational Structures In 2026?

The UAE has long been perceived as an efficient hub for regional and international group structures with low tax rates. However, it's time to recalibrate that perception.

United Arab Emirates Commercial

IMC Group

Family Offices In The UAE: Legal Frameworks, Strategic Tools, And Jurisdictional Insights

The UAE has rapidly emerged as a global hub for family offices, attracting high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) and ultra-high-net-worth families seeking sophisticated wealth management, succession planning, and asset protection.

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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DSK Legal

The Growing Importance Of AML, And UBO Compliance For UAE Businesses

For many SMEs in the UAE, compliance is still treated as a set of disconnected obligations. AMLs is associated with finance, and UBO disclosures are often updated only when requested by authorities or banks.

United Arab Emirates Commercial

IMC Group

What Businesses Must Do After UAE VAT Rule Changes In 2026 To Protect Refunds, Credits, And Compliance

The VAT environment in the UAE has undergone a transformation from 1 January, 2026. With discipline and time-bound requirements, it now requires businesses to be more vigilant about deadlines.

United Arab Emirates Commercial

IMC Group

ESG Considerations In The UAE: What Businesses Need To Know

United Arab Emirates Commercial

CR

Charles Russell Speechlys Dubai

Central Bank ESG Guidelines And Prudential Standards: Implications For Family Office Banking Relationships And Credit Facilities

United Arab Emirates Finance

DV

Dolce Vita Advisors

UAE Legal Year In Review 2025: Corporate, Governance And Immigration Changes In Focus

United Arab Emirates Commercial

BA

BSA Law

UAE CCL Reforms: Introducing Multi-Class Shares, Drag / Tag Rights, Deadlock Solutions And Governance Continuity

United Arab Emirates Commercial

CR

Charles Russell Speechlys Dubai

Family Foundations And Family Businesses In The UAE: Corporate Tax Treatment, Succession Planning And Strategic Considerations

United Arab Emirates Commercial

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Smart Legislation With Human Oversight: A Legal Practitioner's Reading Of The UAE's Regulatory Intelligence Initiative

United Arab Emirates Technology

BA

BSA Law

Essential Introduction To Jersey Trusts (Video)

United Arab Emirates Wealth Mgt

CA

Cavenwell Group

Dubai Court Of Cassation Judgment: Piercing The Corporate Veil For Managerial Misconduct

United Arab Emirates Commercial

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

The Fundamentals Of ADGM Foundations (Video)

United Arab Emirates Commercial

CA

Cavenwell Group

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

How To Select The Best CSP For Digital Assets In ADGM (Video)

United Arab Emirates Technology

CA

Cavenwell Group

What Businesses Must Do After UAE VAT Rule Changes In 2026 To Protect Refunds, Credits, And Compliance

United Arab Emirates Commercial

IMC Group

Avoiding Double Taxation In The UAE: Unilateral Relief And Treaty Based Relief Compared

United Arab Emirates Tax

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

The UAE's New Civil Code Explained: Practical Changes For Businesses And Investors

United Arab Emirates Commercial

B

Bracewell

UAE Court System: Structure And Jurisdiction

United Arab Emirates Litigation

HA

HAS Law Firm

New Federal Decree Law For Regulation Of The Accounting And Auditing Profession (Video)

The UAE has introduced Federal Decree-Law No. 41/2023 to regulate the accounting and auditing profession, replacing Federal Law No. 12/2014. This new law aims to improve corporate governance standards and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance.

United Arab Emirates Accounting

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

The Critical Role Of Corporate Governance In Business Sustainability

In today's fast-changing global economy, the viability of a business is no longer just a matter of profit margins or efficiency of operations.

United Arab Emirates Commercial

ML

MIO Law Firm

From Boardroom To Courtroom: LLC Managers Personally Liable For Shareholder Profits

In a rare judgment that underlines the evolving jurisprudence surrounding corporate governance in the UAE, the Dubai Courts have issued a judgment that is expected to resonate across corporate boardrooms in the UAE.

United Arab Emirates Commercial

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

The UAE's Legal Framework For LPG Trading And Regulation

Liquefied petroleum gas ("LPG") is a fuel gas composed of a flammable mixture of hydrocarbon gases, primarily including propane, propylene, butylene, isobutane, and n-butane.

United Arab Emirates Environment

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Compliance And Risk Management For Virtual Asset Entities

United Arab Emirates Commercial

TLP Advisors

The Abu Dhabi Global Market: A Strategic Hub For International Business And Legal Services

United Arab Emirates Commercial

IG

IR Global

Strengthening Governance Frameworks For UAE Family Businesses

United Arab Emirates Commercial

HA

HAS Law Firm

Understanding The Ultimate Beneficial Owner In UAE Businesses: Insights From Cabinet Decisions No. 109/2023 And No. 132/2023

United Arab Emirates Commercial

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Corporate Governance In UAE – Recent Changes | 2024

United Arab Emirates Commercial

MCA

Sustainable Supply Chain Finance: Unlocking The Potential For Banks

United Arab Emirates International

AM

Alvarez & Marsal

Evolution Of Risk Management Over The Years

United Arab Emirates Commercial

MCA

Corporate Governance Comparative Guide

United Arab Emirates Commercial

AL

Ambition Legal Consutlancy FZE

Investment And Profit Sharing Of Shareholders: How To Amend The Share Memorandum

United Arab Emirates Commercial

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

ADGM's Al Reem Island Expansion: Considerations For Existing Businesses

United Arab Emirates Commercial

Dentons

Evolution Of Risk Management Over The Years

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.

United Arab Emirates Commercial

MCA

Corporate Governance Comparative Guide

Corporate Governance Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of United Arab Emirates, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries.

United Arab Emirates Commercial

AL

Ambition Legal Consutlancy FZE

Investment And Profit Sharing Of Shareholders: How To Amend The Share Memorandum

Investment is a cornerstone of corporate governance under Federal Decree-Law No. 32/2021 on Commercial Companies Law (Companies Law)...

United Arab Emirates Commercial

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

ADGM's Al Reem Island Expansion: Considerations For Existing Businesses

Following the enactment of UAE Cabinet Resolution No. 41 of 2023 on 24 April 2023, Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) is set to expand its jurisdiction to Al Reem Island.

United Arab Emirates Commercial

Dentons

New Federal Decree Law For Regulation Of The Accounting And Auditing Profession

United Arab Emirates Accounting

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

UAE & Saudi Arabia Play A Pioneering Regional Role In ESG Adoption (Video)

BSA corporate partner, Rima Mrad recently spoke with ESG MENA on the role of the UAE and Saudi Arabia in the adoption and integration of ESG in the region.

United Arab Emirates Commercial

BA

BSA Law

Middle East Turnaround: Why Are So Many Turnaround Plans Gathering Dust On A Shelf?

In our experience, a "sleeves rolled up" implementation mindset is critical when executing a successful turnaround.

United Arab Emirates Commercial

AM

Alvarez & Marsal

Abidance By ESG Principles Key For Companies' Survival

Senior associate, Tyne Hugo, recently spoke with ESG Mena on the topic of 'Taxation in the UAE and the impact on Environment, Social and Governance'.

United Arab Emirates Commercial

BA

BSA Law

Data Protection Standards Across The UAE Bolstered For 2022

The UAE has undertaken a review of their data protection laws and new rules have been introduced to better align with global standards. But what does it mean for businesses operating in the region...

United Arab Emirates Privacy

TG

TMF Group BV

The Benefits Of Incorporating In The United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates Commercial

TG

TMF Group BV

New UAE Commercial Companies Law: What You Need To Know

United Arab Emirates Commercial

GW

Gowling WLG

Avoiding Insolvency – The Role Of Good Governance

United Arab Emirates Insolvency

BA

BSA Law

The EU Is Defining Green Business – Now It Has Social Factors In Its Sights

European Union Environment

HS

Herbert Smith Freehills LLP

Learn About Whistleblower Protection In UAE Now!

United Arab Emirates Employment

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Key Considerations For A Joint Venture Agreement

United Arab Emirates Commercial

GW

Gowling WLG

UAE Amends The Commercial Companies Law: Changes To Foreign Direct Investment And Limited Liability Companies In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Commercial

SH

Stephenson Harwood

The UAE's Recent Laws On Ultimate Beneficial Owners And Economic Substance

United Arab Emirates Commercial

CR

Charles Russell Speechlys LLP

Corporate Governance Law For Joint Stock Companies In UAE

United Arab Emirates Commercial

S

STA Law Firm

Ten Most Effective Ways To Fund Your Startup

United Arab Emirates Commercial

AN

Abou Naja

A Millennial's Guide To Building A Start-Up Business

United Arab Emirates Commercial

AN

Abou Naja

NMC Scandal And Its Corporate Governance

United Arab Emirates Commercial

C

CGLytics

Transfer Of Shares In UAE

United Arab Emirates Commercial

S

STA Law Firm

Commercial Companies Law In Bahrain Amended To Be In Line Of International Market

United Arab Emirates Commercial

S

STA Law Firm

The Direction For Private Equity And Family Office Investments In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Commercial

O

Ocorian

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What Does The 15% Domestic Minimum Tax In The UAE Mean For Multinational Structures In 2026?

IMC Group

The Fundamentals Of ADGM Foundations (Video)

CA

Cavenwell Group

New Federal Decree Law For Regulation Of The Accounting And Auditing Profession (Video)

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

UAE & Saudi Arabia Play A Pioneering Regional Role In ESG Adoption (Video)

BA

BSA Law

Business Matters Edition: 45 – Nicholas Cully (Video)

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The Sovereign Group

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