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Everything you need to know about setting up a business in Dubai — from choosing between mainland and free zone, to licence types, costs, visa quotas, and the legal pitfalls that trip up foreign investors. Updated for 2026 with the latest DET regulations.

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guide12 April 202618 min read

Trade Licence Dubai: Complete Guide to Types, Costs & Application Process (2026)

A detailed breakdown of every type of trade licence available in Dubai — commercial, professional, industrial, and tourism — with step-by-step application procedures, costs, activity code selection, and the legal requirements that DET doesn't tell you about.

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guide12 April 202620 min read

UAE Commercial Companies Law: Guide to Business Structures, LLCs & Corporate Governance (2026)

The UAE Commercial Companies Law governs every company formed on the mainland — from LLCs to public joint stock companies. This guide covers business structures, formation requirements, governance obligations, and what the latest amendments mean for foreign investors.

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guide8 April 202620 min read

Company Formation in Dubai & UAE Free Zones: Legal Guide for International Investors

A lawyer's guide to company formation in Dubai and the UAE's 40+ free zones — covering legal structures, corporate governance requirements, economic substance rules, and the strategic considerations that business setup agents won't tell you about.

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guide8 April 202620 min read

Business Setup in Saudi Arabia: Complete Guide for Foreign Investors (2026)

Saudi Arabia has opened its doors to 100% foreign ownership under the reformed Investment Law — but the licensing, Saudization, and compliance landscape is complex. This comprehensive guide covers everything foreign investors need to know about establishing and operating a business in the Kingdom.

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guide8 April 202614 min read

Insolvency and Bankruptcy in the UAE: A Complete Guide to Restructuring, Liquidation, and the 2023 Amendments

The UAE's insolvency framework has matured significantly since 2016, with the 2023 amendments introducing personal bankruptcy provisions and streamlined restructuring procedures. This guide covers every track available to distressed businesses and individuals.

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guide7 April 202620 min read

Qatar Business & Investment Law: Complete Guide to QFC, Company Formation & Market Entry (2026)

Qatar offers foreign investors two distinct business environments — the QFC with its common-law framework and 100% foreign ownership, and the mainland with its civil-law system. This guide covers both pathways, formation requirements, and the legal framework for investing in Qatar.

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guide6 April 202613 min read

Doing Business in Bahrain: The Complete Legal Framework for Foreign Investors

Bahrain's business-friendly regulatory environment, 100% foreign ownership framework, and strategic position as a GCC financial hub make it an attractive market for international investors. This guide covers the complete legal landscape for doing business in the Kingdom.

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guide4 April 202614 min read

Doing Business in Egypt: The Complete Legal Framework for Foreign Investors

Egypt's strategic location, large domestic market of over 100 million people, and extensive investment incentive framework make it a priority market for GCC and international investors. This guide covers the complete legal landscape from company formation to dispute resolution.

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guide2 April 202613 min read

Doing Business in Kuwait: The Complete Legal Framework for Foreign Investors

Kuwait's substantial hydrocarbon wealth, sovereign fund-backed development projects, and evolving regulatory framework present significant opportunities for foreign investors. This guide covers the complete legal and commercial landscape for doing business in the State of Kuwait.

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guide28 March 202613 min read

Doing Business in Oman: The Complete Legal Framework for Foreign Investors

Oman's diversification strategy under Vision 2040, combined with recent legislative reforms in labour, commercial, and investment law, has created new opportunities for foreign investors. This guide covers the complete legal framework for doing business in the Sultanate.

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briefing1 February 20266 min read

Cross-Border Joint Ventures in the Gulf: Seven Structuring Mistakes That Kill Deals

After advising on 150+ cross-border joint ventures between European and Gulf partners over 40 years, we've identified seven structuring mistakes that consistently destroy value. Most are avoidable — if addressed before the shareholders' agreement is signed.

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guide20 October 20255 min read

The Role of Legal Advisors in Joint Venture Agreements: Why Legal Counsel Is Essential

Joint ventures offer compelling commercial opportunities — but the legal complexity of structuring ownership, governance, IP rights, and exit mechanisms across jurisdictions makes experienced legal counsel not merely helpful but essential to protecting your investment.

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Corporate.

Business Setup in Dubai: The Complete Guide for Foreign Investors (2026)

Trade Licence Dubai: Complete Guide to Types, Costs & Application Process (2026)

UAE Commercial Companies Law: Guide to Business Structures, LLCs & Corporate Governance (2026)

Company Formation in Dubai & UAE Free Zones: Legal Guide for International Investors

Business Setup in Saudi Arabia: Complete Guide for Foreign Investors (2026)

Insolvency and Bankruptcy in the UAE: A Complete Guide to Restructuring, Liquidation, and the 2023 Amendments

Qatar Business & Investment Law: Complete Guide to QFC, Company Formation & Market Entry (2026)

Doing Business in Bahrain: The Complete Legal Framework for Foreign Investors

Doing Business in Egypt: The Complete Legal Framework for Foreign Investors

Doing Business in Kuwait: The Complete Legal Framework for Foreign Investors

Doing Business in Oman: The Complete Legal Framework for Foreign Investors

Cross-Border Joint Ventures in the Gulf: Seven Structuring Mistakes That Kill Deals

The Role of Legal Advisors in Joint Venture Agreements: Why Legal Counsel Is Essential

Corporate.

Business Setup in Dubai: The Complete Guide for Foreign Investors (2026)

Trade Licence Dubai: Complete Guide to Types, Costs & Application Process (2026)

UAE Commercial Companies Law: Guide to Business Structures, LLCs & Corporate Governance (2026)

Company Formation in Dubai & UAE Free Zones: Legal Guide for International Investors

Business Setup in Saudi Arabia: Complete Guide for Foreign Investors (2026)

Insolvency and Bankruptcy in the UAE: A Complete Guide to Restructuring, Liquidation, and the 2023 Amendments

Qatar Business & Investment Law: Complete Guide to QFC, Company Formation & Market Entry (2026)

Doing Business in Bahrain: The Complete Legal Framework for Foreign Investors

Doing Business in Egypt: The Complete Legal Framework for Foreign Investors

Doing Business in Kuwait: The Complete Legal Framework for Foreign Investors

Doing Business in Oman: The Complete Legal Framework for Foreign Investors

Cross-Border Joint Ventures in the Gulf: Seven Structuring Mistakes That Kill Deals

The Role of Legal Advisors in Joint Venture Agreements: Why Legal Counsel Is Essential