Author: Ezgi Fedai

an Associate at Crimson Legal with extensive experience advising on corporate, commercial, and M&A transactions across the UAE, Turkey, and other cross-border jurisdictions including the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Japan and Qatar. Ezgi has worked with leading UAE law firms, where she advised startups, SMEs, and large corporates on transactional and corporate matters. She has also provided strategic guidance on corporate governance and restructuring for family businesses and SMEs, drafting HR frameworks and employment policies aligned with UAE Labour Law.

2026 UAE Strategic Legal Structuring for SMEs and Startups

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Founders building ventures in the United Arab Emirates face aggressive regulatory enforcement and severe penalties for structural missteps. The margin for error is non-existent. A business license does not equal legal protection. Operating in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or the wider UAE demands precision in corporate structuring, employment compliance, and capital allocation. The UAE is a […]

The corporate and regulatory framework of the United Arab Emirates

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The corporate and regulatory framework of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has undergone a radical transformation engineered to aggressively target foreign direct investment (FDI) and streamline onshore commerce. On January 2, 2022, Federal Decree-Law No. 32 of 2021 on Commercial Companies Law officially came into effect, completely replacing the outdated Federal Law No. 2 of […]

Set Up a Business in Dubai: Foreign Investor Guidelines Explained.

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Table of Contents How to Start a Business in UAE as a Foreigner Starting a Business in Dubai as a Foreigner Online Company Registration in UAE Dubai Mainland Business Activities List The historical paradigm of foreign direct investment in the UAE was long defined by restrictive ownership laws, primarily the requirement that a local Emirati […]

Steps for Business Structuring in Full Compliance with UAE Corporate Laws

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Table of Contents Introduction to UAE Corporate Architecture Licensing & Structuring Business in UAE Requirements What Are the Three Types of Business Licenses in the UAE? Licensing & Structuring Business in UAE Fees The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has systematically engineered a transformation from a historically rentier, hydrocarbon-dependent economic model into a globally integrated, highly […]

UAE Free Zones & Specialized Licenses Categories

A comprehensive visual guide detailing UAE Free Zones, specialized licenses categories, and regional business opportunities.

Table of Contents What is Freezone Company in UAE? What is a Category 4 License in the UAE? What is a Category 7 License in Dubai? Frequently Asked Questions References What is Freezone Company in UAE? To effectively structure a regional headquarters, an intellectual property holding entity, or a massive international export hub, a foreign […]

AI, STARTUPS, AND THE LAW: HOW THE UAE IS BUILDING A FUTURE-READY LEGAL ECOSYSTEM

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Around the world, policymakers are still debating how to regulate artificial intelligence. The UAE, meanwhile, is already implementing it both in its economy and in its laws. By introducing common law courts alongside civil law jurisdictions , pioneering digital assets and data protection frameworks, and launching an AI strategy that links governance with growth , […]