Q: Hello,I am a Syrian citizen living in Dubai for more than 13 years with valid resident visa and I would like to open a new LLC company in Dubai along with a local UAE sponsor (49% my share, 51% for the local sponsor). The company will offer and sell IT services/products (commercial license).I have the following questions:1 - Is it true that Syrians are mostly denied by DED due to security restrictions? Do you know any of your Syrian clients who received a license from DED recently? Are there any measures that I could take to improve my chances?2 - In case I had to issue a license under the UAE sponsor so he becomes 100% owner of my company (do I have another choice?) what are the legal steps that I should take to protect my rights? Would a strong power of attorney be sufficient?Thanks.

Q: Hello! What are the requirements, government expenses and lawyer fees for a foreigner to open a company in Dubai (and alternatively in one of the free zones)? Are there any special licensing issues/expenses that we need to be made aware of if the main activity of the company is Tourism?

Q: Hi, I am planning to start a business consultancy company in the UAE which will manage and run the complete business. We have our own projects in the paper for which we require partners. At the same time, we are inviting individuals to show their interest to be part of any project as they will inform us their financial capability and once we will have sufficient number of people then we will form a separate LLC company in which all the investors will be the partners and our company will be the consultant to them. If I want to do this by sending one video to my contacts on social media... is it fine and legal? Should I form the company first before sending the video presentation of the concept... as we are not taking any money from anyone... just to analyze the response of the people? Thanks.

Q: We want to set up our company in Dubai. Could you please assist me with the employment laws for a small level company?

Q: I am planning to start my business in retail. I am a 16-year-old Emirati national and I have full approval from my parents. What legal requirements must I obtain and what laws should I follow?

Q: Good afternoon, I would like to set up a company in Dubai but I don't know what steps to follow or how to do it. Can I receive information from an expert lawyer in Dubai?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I am a Golden Visa holder (10 years) and my wife is under my sponsorship and has a Golden Visa as well. She is setting up a sole proprietorship professional company in Abu Dhabi (UAE) for MoHRE registration and e-channel. Does she need to change her visa from Golden Visa to her company visa? Does she have to cancel her Golden Visa? The TAMM system is asking her to cancel her current visa, which is a Golden Visa. Please help!

Sometimes this seems very simple to incorporate a company in the UAE, however, investors must seek professional advice before taking this important business decision to avoid any future legal implications.

For entrepreneurs seeking to set up their business in the mainland jurisdiction of the UAE, this is a useful guide to know your rights and obligations.

The UAE government has announced important changes to the federal Commercial Companies Law, the most significant is related to the foreign ownership of mainland companies. This will grant foreign investors the full ownership of share capital in companies carrying out certain activities specified to that effect by the competent authorities. This means that foreign investors’ shares will not be limited anymore to a maximum of 49% like before, but can be up to 100% instead.

In terms of existing companies which include Emirati partner and its activities have been availed for full ownership by Foreign investors Dubai Department of Economic Development stated that those companies will remain as is without change.

The different Emirates in the UAE have different requirements and procedures for obtaining business licenses. To register your entity, you need to follow steps and obtain approvals from the Department of Economic Development and other relevant authorities.