The legal structure you pick decides who owns the company, how much personal liability you carry and where you can trade. It is one of the few choices that is awkward to change later, so it is worth settling before you reserve a name. This guide compares the structures available in the UAE and shows […]
Shareholders Agreement in the UAE: What to Include
A shareholders agreement sets out how a UAE company is actually run day to day, filling in the practical detail that a Memorandum of Association deliberately leaves out. Key Takeaways An MOA and a shareholders agreement are not the same document. The MOA is the statutory constitution filed with the authority; the shareholders agreement is […]
How to Start an LLC in Dubai: Ownership, Cost and Process
A Limited Liability Company (LLC) is the standard structure for a UAE mainland business, letting shareholders trade anywhere in the country while limiting personal liability to their share of the capital. Key Takeaways An LLC is a mainland structure, not a free zone one. It suits businesses that need to trade directly across the UAE, […]


