This guide provides an overview of the principal legal issues for foreign investors considering doing business in the United Arab Emirates (the UAE).
Formed on December 2, 1971, the UAE is a federal state of seven emirates...more
The SPAC Framework, which became effective on 4 January 2022, allows for the formation and listing of SPACs in the UAE for the first time.
Special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) have emerged as an important means...more
Investors should consider specific factors when choosing whether to establish a legal presence onshore or in a UAE free zone.
Key Points:
..Fintech companies typically must establish a legal presence — either onshore or...more
Country Background -
Formed on 2 December 1971, the UAE is a federal state of seven emirates comprising Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm Al Quwain.
The UAE federal constitution...more
Merger control regime now effective, as per UAE Cabinet resolution setting filing thresholds.
The Federal Cabinet of the United Arab Emirates has recently issued Cabinet Resolution No. 13 of 2016 (the Cabinet...more
Ministerial Resolution No. (272) of 2016 sets out which provisions applicable to joint stock companies also apply to limited liability companies.
Introduction -
Since UAE Federal Law No. (2) of 2015 concerning...more
The UAE has recently passed a new commercial companies law and approved some key changes to its public takeover regime.
1. New UAE Commercial Companies Law
UAE Federal Law No. (2) of 2015 Concerning Commercial...more
The UAE continues to develop a more sophisticated corporate regulatory regime which has significant implications for government-owned companies, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. All companies are...more
Implementing Regulations clarify some points, but fall short on others .
Introduction -
On 27 October 2014 the Implementing Regulations (the Regulations) for the UAE Federal Law No. 4 of 2012 (the Competition...more