DUBAI FDI ECOSYSTEM
UAE FDI Federal Law Guideline
Your official guide to UAE’s Investment law
Source: Ministry of Economy
Category: FDI Regulations
Stimulating the Business Environment to Address COVID-19 Virus Effects
UAE Ministry of Economy is now offering updates about COVID-19, best practices for doing businesses in times of crises COVID-19, insights about UAE’s investment environment, incentives granted for businesses in the UAE, information about FDI law, Coronavirus Reports & Summaries Regarding Investments, and a direct communication with MOE’s Investment Department
Source: Ministry of Economy
Category: COVID-19 FDI Incentives FDI Regulations
Economic Substance Regulations require businesses to apply “Substance Over Form”
The purpose of the Regulations is to ensure that UAE entities that undertake certain activities are not used to artificially attract profits that are not commensurate with the economic activity undertaken in the UAE
Source: Ministry of Finance
Category: FDI Regulations
21 Oct 2020
UAE Cabinet amends bankruptcy law to help businesses overcome emergency situations
The amendments stipulate the addition of new provisions to the law with regards to "emergency situations" that impinge on trade or investment, in order to enable individuals and businesses to overcome credit challenges in times of pandemics, natural and environmental disasters, wars, etc.
Source: WAM
Category: COVID-19 FDI Regulations
11 Oct 2020
New UAE law to boost the performance of the wealth management sector and enable a competitive environment
The law provides venture capitalists an integrated system enabling them to manage their own wealth as a financial trust by competent and qualified persons or institutions well versed with various investment patterns and their risks, and how to deal with them in the best possible way.
Source: WAM
Category: FDI Regulations
07 Oct 2020
New Dubai Building Code to trim construction costs, enhance the Emirate’s investment attractiveness and promote diversification of projects
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said easing the challenges faced by UAE citizens, residents and investors is one of the Dubai Government’s highest priorities.
Source: Dubai Media Office
Category: FDI Regulations Dubai Advantage
09 Sep 2020
DIFC expands its Prescribed Companies Regime, offering more businesses the opportunity to manage their company structures cost effectively whilst aligning to world-class standards
The Prescribed Company regime was introduced in 2019, providing cost effective options for firms seeking to use structures from the DIFC, backed by the region’s leading legal and regulatory frameworks
Source: DIFC
Category: FDI Regulations Dubai Advantage
02 Sep 2020
Dubai, world’s preferred retirement destination
Dubai, world’s preferred retirement destination Dubai Government launched the first-in-region programme “Retire in Dubai” to offer resident expatriates and foreigners aged 55 and above the opportunity to enjoy the emirate’s distinctive lifestyle
Source: Dubai Media Office
Category: FDI Regulations Dubai Advantage
30 Aug 2020
UAE is now the first Arab country to grant parental leave to employees in the private sector
His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, has approved the amendments to the Labor law, granting the employees in the private sector a paid leave to care for the child
Source: WAM
Category: FDI Regulations
30 Aug 2020
Dubai to provide equal opportunity for private and public sectors
Hamdan bin Mohammed issues Resolution regulating establishment of companies by Dubai Government entities
Source: WAM
Category: FDI Regulations Dubai Advantage