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
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