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Financial Whistleblowing in the UAE: A New Era of Corporate Accountability

Whistleblowing refers to the act of reporting misconduct, unethical behaviour, or illegal activities within an organization—typically by someone from inside the organization. In the financial context, this could involve exposing fraud, insider trading, misappropriation of funds, or any other breach of legal or regulatory standards.  Whistleblowers play a vital role in upholding transparency, protecting stakeholder...

May 24, 2025
Navigating Notarization in the UAE: A Practical Guide for Onshore and Offshore Jurisdictions

Notarization is a crucial step in executing many legal documents in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), ensuring authenticity of signatures and compliance with legal formalities. Both individuals and corporate entities frequently require notarized documents from power of attorneys to corporate resolutions and contracts for use in official transactions. However, the procedures and requirements can vary...

May 23, 2025
Why Development Management Agreements (DMA’s) Are Gaining Ground In UAE Property Development

Development Management Agreements (DMAs) are gaining traction in the UAE’s real estate sector as an effective collaboration model between landowners and developers, particularly amid rising land costs and evolving regulatory requirements. A DMA allows the landowner to contribute land while the developer manages the planning, execution, and delivery of the project. This article breaks down...

Understanding RERA Laws in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has emerged as a global hub for real estate investment, attracting a diverse range of stakeholders, including investors, developers, and residents. Central to the integrity and growth of this sector are the regulatory frameworks established by individual emirates. In Dubai, the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) oversees the property market,...

Incorporation of a Private Limited Company in India: A complete legal guide

Incorporating a private limited company is a popular choice among Indian entrepreneurs due to the benefits of limited liability, separate legal identity, and access to funding. The process is governed by the Companies Act, 2013 and regulated by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA). Below is a step-by-step explanation of the incorporation process, structured under...

GIFT City and IFSC in India: A Detailed Legal Perspective

The advent of International Financial Services Centres (IFSCs) in India marks a transformative step in integrating global financial services with domestic regulatory oversight. GIFT City in Gujarat, India’s flagship IFSC, has been established not only as a financial gateway but also as a legal innovation aimed at attracting international business through a tailored regulatory regime....

April 28, 2025
Business Legal Structures in India and Their Incorporation: A Complete Legal Guide

One of the most critical decisions in starting a business in India is choosing the right legal structure for the business. This choice has lasting implications for taxation, liability, ownership, and compliance requirements. This article outlines the most common types of business structures in India, their legal references and a brief overview of the incorporation...

April 27, 2025
Impact of the New Commercial Registration and Trade Name Laws in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

In alignment with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, the new Commercial Registration and Trade Name Laws, effective April 2025, represent a major step toward modernizing the Kingdom’s business environment. These reforms aim to streamline regulatory procedures, promote investment, and enhance transparency. The new Commercial Registration Law introduces a unified national commercial registry, enabling businesses to conduct...

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