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New UAE Corporate Law Update: Federal Decree-Law No. (20) Of 2025 Amending Federal Decree-Law No. (32) Of 2021 Concerning Commercial Companies

On 1 October 2025, Federal Decree-Law No. (20) of 2025 (the Amending Law), amending Federal Decree-Law No. (32) of 2021 on Commercial Companies (the CCL 2021) was issued.

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Bracewell

Changes To The UAE Commercial Companies Law: Key Points For Businesses

At the beginning of December, the UAE legislator issued Federal Decree-Law 20/2025, amending key provisions of Federal Decree-Law 32/2021 on Commercial Companies.

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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BREMER LF WLL

A Comprehensive Analysis Of The 2025 Amendments To The UAE Commercial Companies Law

The Federal Decree Law No. 32 of 2021 on Commercial Companies ("CCL") represented the most substantial reform of the corporate law regime in the UAE.

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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HAS Law Firm

New Commercial Companies Law Amendments Signal A New Phase Of Corporate Modernisation

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced a new package of reforms to its corporate legislative framework through Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2025 (Amendment)...

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Gowling WLG

Different Share Classes For UAE Mainland LLCs And What This Means For Owners

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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BSA Law

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

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Charles Russell Speechlys Dubai

Commercial Companies Law Amendment Allowing For Class Shares, Non-profit Companies, Company Migration And Deadlock Resolution Tools

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Squire Patton Boggs

UAE Updates Commercial Companies Law After Four Years: What Businesses Need To Know

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Al Tamimi & Company

Dubai Court Of Cassation Re-Affirms Limited Liability Shield For Managers In Cancelled Real Estate Projects

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

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Al Tamimi & Company

DIFC Unveils Variable Capital Company Regulations For Next-Gen Investment Structures

United Arab Emirates Finance

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Al Tamimi & Company

The Fundamentals Of ADGM Foundations (Video)

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Cavenwell Group

Asset Holding & Investment Structuring With ADGM SPVs

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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BSA Law

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

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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BSA Law

Five Points You Should Know About Breach Of Trust Before You Accuse Somebody (Video)

United Arab Emirates Criminal

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

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

United Arab Emirates Tax

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Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Major Changes In UAE Media Regulations 2025 | Updated Fines & Rules (Video)

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

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Dr Hassan Elhais

New Commercial Companies Law Amendments Signal A New Phase Of Corporate Modernisation

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Gowling WLG

DIFC Innovation And AI License

United Arab Emirates Finance

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Al Tamimi & Company

Federal Decree Law No.16 And 17 Of 2025 Issued On 1 October 2025 Effective 1 January 2026 | Change In VAT Law And Tax Procedure

United Arab Emirates Tax

Nexdigm UAE

A Comprehensive Guide To Choose The Right Entity Structure For Global Growth

While many organizations perceive their business entity as a legal formality, it's actually the backbone of their operations. Everything from growth potential to tax strategy and governance depends on the entity structure.

Worldwide Commercial

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IMC Group

The Requirements Of Opening A Corporate Bank Account In Dubai

Find below the list of required information that is needed for the business and for each shareholder, in order to open a bank account in Dubai:

United Arab Emirates Accounting

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CYAUSE Audit Services Ltd

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

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Habib Al Mulla and Partners

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

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The Sovereign Group

Mudaraba And Nominee Shareholder Structures

United Arab Emirates Finance

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Habib Al Mulla and Partners

UAE Competition Law Update – New Merger Control Thresholds Announced

United Arab Emirates Anti-trust

BLK Partners

Structuring Real Estate Ownership Through A DIFC Foundation

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

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Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Rehabilitation Process Under DIFC Insolvency Law

United Arab Emirates Insolvency

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HAS Law Firm

Operational Restructuring: A Strategic Imperative

United Arab Emirates Insolvency

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Ankura Consulting Group LLC

UAE Residence Visa - How To Set Up A Business In DUBAI - Dubai Residence Visa (Video)

United Arab Emirates Immigration

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INGWE

Strengthening Governance Frameworks For UAE Family Businesses

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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HAS Law Firm

Personal Liability Of Managers, Board Members And Shareholders In Bankruptcy: When The Law Rescues - And When It Is Merciless

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Hadef & Partners

Corporate Governance In UAE – Recent Changes | 2024

United Arab Emirates Commercial

MCA

Incorporating In The UAE. Our Experience And Troubles! Why Do You Need To Be Careful? (Video)

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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CYAUSE Audit Services Ltd

Strengthening Governance Frameworks For UAE Family Businesses

Family businesses hold a substantial position in the UAE's economy, representing approximately 90% of all enterprises nationwide. These entities are significant drivers of economic growth, innovation, and job creation. However, as they expand and adapt, family

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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HAS Law Firm

Personal Liability Of Managers, Board Members And Shareholders In Bankruptcy: When The Law Rescues - And When It Is Merciless

In this article Ghalib Mahmoud, Partner, Dispute Resolution – Restructuring & Insolvency together with Abdallah Doudin, Associate, Dispute Resolution – Restructuring & Insolvency...

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Hadef & Partners

Corporate Governance In UAE – Recent Changes | 2024

The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) in the UAE has introduced several significant changes to the Corporate Governance Code in recent years.

United Arab Emirates Commercial

MCA

Incorporating In The UAE. Our Experience And Troubles! Why Do You Need To Be Careful? (Video)

Hi everyone this is kagos and uh this video is about the UAE and our experience there because as you might have heard we're getting license as well in the UAE so I would like to make this video...

United Arab Emirates Commercial

CA

CYAUSE Audit Services Ltd

What Happens When There Has Been A Breach Of Trust? (Video)

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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

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Dr Hassan Elhais

How To Establish A Joint-Stock Company In The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia

Joint-stock companies represent formidable legal entities due to the legal advantages they offer to investors and their substantial contribution to the economy and investment milieu.

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Sadany & Partners Law Firm

Cross-Border M&A In The Era Of Sanctions

Regulatory framework defining sanctions has been dynamic and is progressively becoming more complex.

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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AX Law

Family Businesses And The Strategic Imperative Of IPO Readiness

Family is the core of Arab society. It is no coincidence then that family businesses are the backbone of its economies. In fact, most private companies in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)...

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Ankura Consulting Group LLC

Taking Personal Data Across Borders With Adequacy Decisions

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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KARM Legal Consultants

New Family Business Law - Bolstering Family Businesses In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Collas Crill

Shareholders' Dispute In UAE

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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GRATA International

Roles, Duties And Liabilities Of Directors In The Abu Dhabi Global Market

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Integriti Law

Legal Means & Procedures Of Dissolving A Company In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Insolvency

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Dr Hassan Elhais

A Manager's Resignation From The Limited Liability Company

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Rousan & Associates

A Manager's Removal From The Limited Liability Company

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Rousan & Associates

A Manager's Appointment To A Limited Liability Company

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Rousan & Associates

The Principle Of Lifting The Corporate Veil Is Developing Hardly And Slowly In UAE

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Rousan & Associates

The New Companies Law In The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia: What To Expect.

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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BSA Law

100% Foreign Ownership In The UAE On Most Activities

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Oneworld Ltd

2021 Commercial Companies Law – Infusing Flexibility And Growth Into Public Joint Stock Companies

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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BSA Law

UAE Government Issues Decree On Family Offices And Businesses

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Abdo Rafiq & Partners

Raising Ownership Of UAE Company Shares To 100%: Rewards And Risks

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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BSA Law

Corporate Q&As When You Start Doing Business In United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates Commercial

AR

Abdo Rafiq & Partners

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INGWE

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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