United Arab Emirates: Corporate Governance

Corporate governance disputes in UAE companies often stem from unclear decision-making authority, management powers, and shareholder rights established at incorporation. Understanding statutory duties of directors, related party transaction requirements, and the 2025 amendments to the Commercial Companies Law can help businesses structure proper governance mechanisms and avoid costly conflicts over control, profit distribution, and share transfers.

A will in Dubai is not just a document for wealthy families. It can decide who receives your UAE assets, who manages your estate, and who may care for your minor children if both parents pass away.

Few developments in recent commercial regulation history have garnered as much international interest as the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) move toward formally establishing a legal and regulatory framework...

The Capital Market Authority of the United Arab Emirates has introduced a comprehensive new licensing regime for Virtual Asset Service Providers, establishing eight distinct regulated activities with risk-based capital requirements and enhanced governance standards. The framework consolidates previous regulations while introducing stricter controls on privacy tokens, algorithmic tokens, and client asset holdings, positioning the UAE as a leading hub for regulated digital asset innovation.

Corporate governance is not merely a compliance exercise; from a business perspective, it is a condition for stability and sustainable growth. It clarifies authority, allocates responsibility...

The UAE operates under a federal constitutional system. Companies established on the mainland are governed by...

In a rare judgment that underlines the evolving jurisprudence surrounding corporate governance in the UAE, the Dubai Courts have issued a judgment that is expected to resonate across corporate boardrooms in the UAE.

The Dubai Financial Services Authority has introduced temporary regulatory relief measures for firms operating in or seeking authorisation within the Dubai International Financial Centre. These measures provide operational flexibility across authorisation processes, governance arrangements, and regulatory reporting while maintaining unchanged regulatory standards and supervisory expectations.

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