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How to Register a DIFC Will or Notarise a Will through ADGM Courts, Step by Step

What this guide covers: For globally mobile clients considering the DIFC Courts Wills Service or the ADGM Courts non-Muslim Wills service, it is important to distinguish between the two mechanisms. DIFC provides a dedicated wills registration and probate framework, while ADGM Courts Notary Public provides an ADJD-authorised service for notarising non-Muslim wills, with probate handled

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How to Restructure Holding Companies and Succession Vehicles to Simplify Cross-border Succession for UAE Business Owners

Restructuring holding companies and succession vehicles to simplify cross-border succession is an important consideration for United Arab Emirates business owners as family enterprises mature, ownership passes between generations, and the interaction between onshore company law, DIFC and ADGM regimes, and the UAE corporate tax framework becomes increasingly significant. Without appropriate planning, businesses may face probate

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What to Do If Your Joint Venture Partner in the UAE Is Blocking Decisions (Practical Legal Options)

When a joint venture partner in the UAE blocks important decisions, the resulting deadlock can disrupt business operations, delay funding and prevent shareholders or directors from taking necessary corporate action. A partner who refuses to attend meetings, withholds approval for reserved matters or exercises contractual veto rights may significantly affect the company’s ability to operate.

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UAE Measures Supporting Business and Economic Continuity During the 2026 Regional Conflict

OVERVIEW conflict created operational and economic pressures in certain activity in the UAE, including air travel, shipping routes, supply mobility and financing conditions. In response, federal and regulators and free-zone bodies introduced a range of at maintaining business continuity, reducing short-term and supporting affected companies and individuals. in several stages. Initial measures focused on immediate

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UAE KYC Digital Platform: Key Requirements and Practical Impact

On 20 April 2026, the UAE Cabinet issued Cabinet Resolution No. (55) of 2026, promulgating the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law No. (30) of 2024 regarding the KYC Digital Platform, and Cabinet Resolution No. (56) of 2026 on administrative violations and sanctions. Both took effect on 21 April 2026. The framework regulates the collection, management

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When Do You Need a Lawyer in the UAE? 8 Situations Businesses Should Not Handle Alone

Businesses in the UAE deal with legal questions at different stages, but not every issue calls for external counsel. Many routine filings, renewals and administrative matters can be handled without legal support. The need for advice usually becomes more pressing when a decision could affect ownership, create significant liability, trigger regulatory consequences, impact employees or

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How to Issue a Legal Notice in the UAE: Process, Timelines, and Effects

A legal notice is a formal demand used to notify another party of an alleged breach, unpaid amount or other obligation. It sets out the sender’s position, what the recipient is expected to do and what may follow if the matter is not resolved. In the UAE, the form and effect of a legal notice

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Director Duties and Liability in UAE Companies: What You Must Know

A director or manager of a UAE company can face personal liability for breach of statutory duties, misuse of powers or certain conduct in financial distress. For mainland companies, the main framework is Federal Decree-Law No. (32) of 2021 on Commercial Companies, as amended by Federal Decree-Law No. (20) of 2025. LLCs are generally managed

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Free Zone Company Formation in the UAE: Which Zone Is Right for Your Industry?

The UAE offers numerous free zones, but they differ significantly in permitted activities, sector focus, premises, visa arrangements and access to infrastructure. A free zone that works well for a consultancy may not be suitable for a manufacturer, commodities trader or regulated financial services business. For anyone considering free zone company formation in the UAE,

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UAE VAT Due Diligence Rules: Supplier and Transaction Checks from 1 October 2026

Federal Tax Authority Decision No. 13 of 2026, effective from 1 October 2026, sets out the checks that taxable persons must carry out on suppliers and supplies before deducting input tax for the purposes of Article 54(bis) of the UAE VAT Law. Article 54(bis) deals with supplies connected with tax evasion. Decision No. 13 adds

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