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What do the new UAE Economic Substance Regulations mean for Holding Companies?

November 10, 2019

Relevant Legislation and Effective Date The United Arab Emirates (the UAE) issued the Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 31 of 2019 concerning economic substance regulations (the Resolution), effective from 30 April 2019 (the Effective Date). On …

NewLaw: Why you need to know what this term means.

May 16, 2019

Whether you are a start up, an SME or a large diversified organization, there comes a time when you need more hands on deck to attend to ‘the legal stuff’. This may be because the existing team is at its capacity or because those who used to tend to legal …

What are the steps to sell my UAE business, and how long will the process take?

March 18, 2019

It's that time of the year when you're thinking of selling your business. You've had this thought process before. And each time you think you will get more information, do some research, talk to people in the know and just do it. Nike style. However, …

How do I make my business attractive to a potential buyer?

January 14, 2019

The Situation/Problem So, you’ve had success and now you’re spending more time thinking of your next big idea than the business you currently own (let’s call the current business ‘Business A’). No problem there. You then realise that to really make the …

I’ve found a buyer for my business. Now what?

December 17, 2018

So, it’s (finally) happened. The big breakthrough. The day you thought about when your business was first considered a success! The day you found out that someone was interested in your business; not just interested but actually keen to buy it! Your …