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The transfer of shares is a fundamental aspect of corporate structuring and investment in United Arab Emirates. It enables shareholders to exit, restructure ownership, or introduce new investors into a company. However, in closely held companies, particularly Limited Liability Companies (LLCs), such transfers are not entirely unrestricted. The UAE Commercial Companies Law provides a system […]

The termination of employment contracts in UAE is governed by Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Labour Relations (UAE Labour Law), along with its Executive Regulations. The law establishes a structured legal regime to ensure that termination of employment is conducted in a fair, transparent, and legally compliant manner, safeguarding the […]

The liquidation and dissolution of companies in UAE are governed primarily by Federal Decree-Law No. 32 of 2021 on Commercial Companies, along with relevant provisions of the Federal Decree-Law No. 9 of 2016 on Bankruptcy (as amended). These laws establish a structured law to regulate the winding-up of companies, ensuring the protection of creditors, shareholders, […]

UAE has undergone a significant transformation in its corporate law, particularly in relation to foreign ownership of companies. Previously characterized by restrictive ownership rules, UAE has progressively liberalized its laws to position itself as a global investment hub. The most notable reform is the introduction of 100% foreign ownership of mainland companies, which represents a […]

Emiratisation is a strategic national policy of United Arab Emirates aimed at increasing the participation of UAE nationals in the workforce, particularly in the private sector. Over the years, UAE government has introduced a series of legislative and regulatory measures to ensure that Emirati citizens are meaningfully integrated into the labour market. These policies are […]

The law governing employment relationships in UAE has undergone substantial reform with the enactment of Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 and its Executive Regulations under Cabinet Resolution No. 1 of 2022. These instruments collectively establish an organised and modern system for managing workplace discipline, outlining both employer authority and employee protections. The law aims […]