Q: I am currently working in a company and I have saved enough money to start my own business, however, I fear that there might be some legal complications and high legal costs in establishing the company, Can you tell me the procedures of establishing a limited liability company and do I really need to hire a lawyer to do it or can I do it myself?

Q: Is it legal to work freelance without a special license, just being on husband visa in UAE?

Q: Hi, I need some help in understanding Dubai employment laws in hiring expatriates. We are an Indian based parent company, and we have a legal subsidiary in Dubai. Lately, we are exploring the South African market and we would like to hire a local person in South Africa. However, We don’t have a legal entity in South Africa. We are exploring an option where an employee can be governed by Dubai payroll but he/ she will be delegated to South Africa (Employee will get benefited in this case as he/ she gets ESOPS/ RSUS as we have a legal entity here in Dubai). I have following questions: Is it a smooth option to explore? (If we want to make a South African national as Dubai entity employee but delegated to South Africa). What's the detailed process to put him/ her on the payroll (Visa, registration...etc.). I highly appreciate your inputs in this regard.

Q: I run a start-up registered with a Freezone in the UAE. Some companies are approaching me to help them as an advisor. What is the process to take up such assignments?

Q: I am a consultant under a single-person US LLC. Can I work for the UAE mainland and/or free zone companies through this foreign company while living in the UAE under a residence permit acquired through the residency through a real estate investment program?

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 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.