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Corporate & Free Zone

Formation, licensing and governance for mainland and free-zone entities — with structuring, compliance and cross-border advisory built in from the start.

The right structure protects founders, clarifies ownership and makes everything that follows simpler — from raising capital to resolving disputes. We advise on establishing and running mainland and free-zone entities in the U.A.E., with an eye on where your business is heading, not just where it is today.

From first incorporation to ongoing corporate housekeeping, we keep your entity compliant, your ownership clear and your governance ready for scrutiny.

What we advise on

How we help

Company formation

Incorporation and setup for mainland and free-zone entities, tailored to your activity and goals.

Licensing & approvals

Trade licences, regulatory approvals and activity permissions.

Governance

Shareholder agreements, constitutions, board and reserved-matter frameworks.

Restructuring & M&A

Share transfers, restructuring and transaction support.

Ongoing compliance

Corporate housekeeping, filings and statutory maintenance.

Our approach

A clear, three-step method

Structure

We map ownership, activity and objectives to the most efficient and protective structure.

Establish

We handle formation, licensing and the governance documents that underpin the entity.

Maintain

We keep the entity compliant and ready — filings, changes and corporate housekeeping.

Typical matters

Situations we handle

  • New mainland and free-zone company setup
  • Trade licensing and regulatory approvals
  • Shareholder agreements and governance
  • Share transfers and restructuring
  • Cross-border and holding structures
  • Ongoing corporate compliance

Facing a corporate and free zone matter? Speak with our counsel.

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