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In a significant move to enhance its corporate landscape and reinforce its status as a global business hub, the UAE government has issued a Federal Decree-Law amending key provisions of the Commercial Companies Law. The reforms introduce a more flexible, transparent, and investor-friendly framework, aligning UAE legislation with international standards and expanding options available to […]
In 2023, ATB Legal was approached by an overseas Indian-origin investor holding U.S. citizenship, an entrepreneur with a distinctly global outlook and a vision that extended well beyond conventional business expansion. His goal was not simply to set up a company in the UAE; he wanted to create a future-ready holding structure capable of nurturing, […]
Dubai has taken a major step toward modernising its legal ecosystem with the launch of the Legal Profession System, a comprehensive digital platform designed to streamline key services for advocates, legal consultants, and law firms operating in the emirate. The initiative, led by the Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department, forms part of the city’s […]
When Ibrahim and Metalda (fictitious name) moved to Abu Dhabi twelve years ago, they believed they were on a predictable path, with stable careers, a growing family, and long-term plans to build a life in the UAE. But as their financial landscape expanded, so did their responsibilities. A Muslim – Christian expat partners, with two […]
Challenge A senior expatriate professional (“the Client”), who had lived in the UAE for more than a decade, approached ATB Legal with rising concerns about the security and smooth transfer of his assets. His portfolio included properties in Dubai, multiple bank accounts, investments, and a growing business interest. Although he had a Will registered in […]
India’s export strategy is evolving in response to global tariff hikes, supply-chain challenges, and rising compliance demands. To stay competitive, the government is leveraging targeted incentives such as the Export Promotion Mission (EPM), duty-free cotton imports, revised jewellery duty drawback, and the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme designed to refund […]
The Middle East & The Dual Mandate The Middle East is the new frontier for global finance. International companies looking to expand must choose their base carefully. The UAE offers two premier financial hubs: the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). Choosing between them is a critical strategic decision. […]
The UAE’s drive toward comprehensive financial inclusion is not merely a corporate social responsibility initiative; it is rapidly becoming a matter of mandatory legal compliance for all companies operating across the mainland and Free Zones. The introduction of new digital saving tools and, crucially, the Voluntary Alternative End-of-Service Benefits System (the ‘Savings Scheme’), signals a […]
Abu Dhabi has introduced a landmark advancement in digital legal services with the launch of the region’s first fully automated Power of Attorney (PoA) issuance system by the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD). The new service, available through ADJD’s digital notary platform, allows residents to issue legally certified PoAs instantly and entirely online. UAE Pass […]
As global mobility trends shift, one fact is becoming unmistakably clear: the United Arab Emirates has emerged as the world’s leading destination for ambitious professionals, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals. Recent reports highlighting that 61% of Britons would relocate work abroad with the UAE topping their wish list underline a broader movement. The UAE is no […]