United Arab Emirates: Compliance

Federal Decree-Law No. 25 of 2025 represents the most significant reform of UAE civil law in a generation, fundamentally reshaping how contracts and civil transactions are governed across the Emirates.

A foreign branch can be converted into an LLC in Dubai or Abu Dhabi, but it is not a simple amendment. The process involves re-registering the business as a separate legal entity, transferring contracts, employees and licences, and restructuring ownership. This shift allows businesses to ring-fence liability, improve operational flexibility and align with long-term expansion plans.

At Berkley Ltd, our mission has always been to combine strong local expertise with an international outlook. With offices in Cyprus and the United Arab Emirates, including our presence in Abu Dhabi...

Dubai Enacts New Contracting Regulation Law – Key Changes and Actions Required...

The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has enacted the Administrative Regulations 2025, significantly overhauling its framework for investigation, supervision, and enforcement.

The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) is the global body for the accountancy profession, uniting more than 180 member organizations...

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has long been recognized as a premier jurisdiction for financial services and corporate structuring in the Middle East. In recent years...

While many organizations perceive their business entity as a legal formality, it's actually the backbone of their operations. Everything from growth potential to tax strategy and governance depends on the entity structure.

As dealmaking becomes more complex and fast-paced in the competitive business world, traditional due diligence models often fall short of their expectations.