Under the previous UAE Commercial Companies Law (1984 Law) there was considerable debate amongst lawyers as to whether a shareholder in a UAE limited liability company (LLC) was able …
The UAE Insurance Authority has recently released its Annual Statistical Report for the Insurance Sector in the United Arab Emirates for 2014. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the (re) ...
Insights into the new Commercial Companies Law and relevant corporate updates which can help companies conduct business in the UAE, particularly in Dubai
A new decree has been issued in Dubai regulating fundraising in the Emirate of Dubai (Dubai Decree No. 9 of 2015). In summary, the law states that approval must be sought from the Dubai Islamic Affairs ...
Educational establishments work hard to build reputations as trusted and leading education providers within local communities and globally. Investing in trademark protection can ensure that exclusive ...
With the opening of the Wills and Probate Registry in the DIFC, it is now possible to register a will in Dubai and have a high degree of confidence that it will be enforced.
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) imposes its largest fine to date on Deutsche Back AG Dubai (DIFC Branch), sending a strong signal that DFSA is both independent and unafraid to take on well-resourced opponents.
Effective 15 June 2015, the Abu Dhabi Global Market began accepting license applications from existing non-financial service tenants of Al Maryah Island that have either a private limited or branch office legal structure.
Companies in the Emirate of Dubai have recently been receiving questionnaires requesting detailed information about their business, including financial information...
Federal Law No. 4 of 2012 on the regulation of competition (the “Competition Law”) introduced a regime for the regulation of anti- competitive behavior in the UAE which previously did not exist ...
