Q: Am I allowed to market my company's services here in the UAE even my company is registered in Delaware, USA?

Q: Can we sell imported goods with a free zone license online on Amazon and Noon locally?

Q: Hi there, We're based in Sharjah Media City Free Zone. Our question is: We are selling a digital marketing service. Our clients love it. We are writing artificial reviews and posting them as genuine user reviews. Some sellers have been sued in the USA. I wonder what the UAE legislation on this part is, and would we face the same risk? Thank you!

Q: Hello, My company, already established in the Nederlands, wants to launch a website addressed to UAE users. Our service puts companies in contact with possible clients. The companies will pay us on our website. Can we just launch the website or we need a special license? Thanks in advance!

Q: Hi, I am a Digital Marketing professional. I intend to send Newsletters (not Marketing mails) to potential clients in the UAE. They have not subscribed to our Newsletters, hence it will be cold mail. Can GDPR or any other law be held against me? Is email campaign/marketing an offence in the UAE?

Q: Hi I'm a Saudi citizen and I have an Emirati ID. I would like to become an authorized agent of a product in the United Arab Emirates, as the product is located in Saudi Arabia and Egypt and has quality certificates. What is required to become an authorized agent in the UAE?

Q: Hello, I am a citizen of Russia, but I am currently living in Dubai, UAE. I am already a resident of the UAE and have an Emirates ID. I am a fashion designer, and I want to create an apparel brand and sell on Amazon. I will start by selling through an individual seller account. I am not sure if I need a license to sell on Amazon, or if I need to register my new apparel brand in the UAE. I would be grateful for any information you can provide. Thank you!

Q: Hello, I am a UK resident. I wish to partner with a business in the UAE. Am I able to conduct business without being deported? I don't need to apply for a residence visa.

Over the years the UAE has become a centre of trade and commerce for the Middle East, thanks to its strategic location, excellent connectivity and extensive services to assist with all aspects of business. According to the World Bank's 2016 report, the UAE has ranked 31st in the global index of ease of doing business. This encourages more entrepreneurs to set up different kinds of business entities in the country.

The gaffe that most corporates indulge in is drafting important documents with major consequences themselves, by allotting the task to any distinguished practitioner within the organization, who may be an expert in some other field, only to cut down legal costs or some other reason known to them. Minor squabbles between human beings are but inevitable. Thereby drawing up intention between the parties clearly by way of agreements, and in writing, whilst in commercial trading is a prerequisite.

شركة التوصية البسيطة هي الشركة التي تتكون من شريك متضامن أو أكثر يكونون مسؤولين شخصياً وبالتضامن عن التزامات الشركة ويكتسبون صفة التاجر، ومن شريكٍ موصٍ أو أكثر لا يكونون مسؤولين عن التزامات الشركة إلا بمقدار حصتهم في رأس المال ولا يكتسبون صفة التاجر. فالشريك المتضامن مسؤول في جميع أمواله عن التزامات الشركة.

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.

The UAE has had tremendous economic development over the last two decades, which can be attributed to the country’s expanding market and large inflow of investments. The demonstrated level of preparedness and equanimity is evident in the legislative framework, characterized by the ongoing and systematic updates of laws. This proactive approach aims to align the legal landscape with the dynamic trajectory of economic advancement, ensuring continual synchronization with the prevailing progress.

The provisions of this Law apply to the commercial companies established in the UAE and the foreign companies that have established in the UAE a base to conduct any activity therein or established a branch or representative office. The Law abrogates Federal Law No. (8) of 1984 Concerning Commercial Companies.

The provisions of this Decree-Law, known as the "New E-commerce Law", govern E-commerce regulations in the United Arab Emirates. The New E-commerce Law repeals the previous UAE E-commerce Law (Federal Law No. (1) of 2006 Concerning Electronic Transactions & Commerce).

Cabinet Resolution No. (28) of 2023 on the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law No. (46) of 2021 on Electronic Transactions and Trust Services