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: I want to set up a car rental company at the airport in Dubai. The cars will be based there, but then drive around wherever the people will drive. So, it could be mainland Dubai or other emirates. How do I set up in compliance with the laws?

Q: Hello. I’m seeking advice on the legal implications of running an online pharmacy based entirely offshore (financially and procedurally) and selling only one FDA-approved product to the UK and EU, but with my residency remaining in the UAE.

Q: Is it mandatory to have a dedicated or exclusive agency agreement for a foreign company doing business in the UAE? If there is an existing agency agreement, can it be cancelled without reason/cause?

Q: In accordance with the new FDI law in UAE - Dubai, what is the (steps/cost/requirements/time frame) to remove the 51% shares local sponsor holder, and make it 100% foreign ownership? Additional info for accurate answer: - The foreign owner and the foreign manager are out of the UAE, and the only physical - available person is the PRO person. - The local sponsor is a company with 4 partners, So, I wonder if ALL of the partners will be required to attend physically for the procedure of the 100% foreign ownership transfer, or only the PRO and the POA person will be enough? - The concerned company is an LLC Japanese company for water equipment trading, so it will be under the UAE cabinet positive list, right?

Q: Under the amended UAE commercial companies law permitting 100% foreign ownership, does this also remove the requirement to appoint a UAE national as the local service agent? If not, what is the role of an agent? This would be for a mainland industrial license to manufacture in Dubai. Thank you!

Q: Dear sir/madam, I am planning to start a new business in the UAE. I left my old office and planning to go for the registration of a new license. Is there any legal issue to start a business? And can I approach my existing clients for the new business?

Q: Dear Lawyers, Can a foreigner fully own a document clearance company in the UAE? If so, what conditions must be met to avoid requiring a local sponsor?

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.

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.