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The Articles of Association (AoA) is a key legal document that defines the internal rules and governance of a company in the UAE. It outlines the roles and responsibilities of directors, shareholder rights, voting procedures, and profit distribution. In the UAE, companies must submit their AoA at the time of incorporation, whether they are registered on the mainland under the UAE Commercial Companies Law (CCL) or in free zones governed by independent regulations. Any amendments to the AoA require shareholder approval and must be filed with the relevant regulatory authority, such as the Department of Economic Development (DED) for mainland companies or respective free zone authorities.
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