Intellectual property for startups UAE
Intellectual property for startups UAE is one of the most important foundations for protecting ideas, technology, and brand value in a highly competitive market. It covers assets like brand names, logos, software, designs, content, and confidential know‑how that give a startup its edge over competitors. Treating IP strategically from day one makes funding, partnerships, and […]
Company Formation Legal Advice in the UAE
Company Formation Legal Advice in the UAE: A 2026 Complete Guide Starting a business in the UAE in 2026 offers more legal flexibility than ever before. Following the enactment of Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2025, which came into full effect on January 1, 2026, the legal landscape has been modernized to align mainland companies […]
Intellectual Property for Startups UAE: A 2025 Guide to Protecting Ideas and Tech
Intellectual property for startups UAE is no longer a “nice to have”—it is a core asset class that investors and partners expect you to manage properly. In 2025, the UAE Ministry of Economy launched the “UAE Brands Market” project, a national initiative designed to enhance the competitiveness of local brands and support startups in commercializing […]
Startup Legal Advisor UAE: A 2025 Roadmap for Structure, Compliance, and Fundraising
A startup legal advisor in the UAE acts as a strategic partner who translates complex regulations into clear, practical steps from idea to scale. In 2025, the role has become even more critical following the enactment of Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2025, which introduced landmark reforms to the Commercial Companies Law, aligning mainland structures […]
Startup Legal Advisor UAE: A 2025 Playbook for Setup, Fundraising, and Compliance
A startup legal advisor in the UAE helps founders align structure, licenses, investor-readiness, and risk controls from day one. In 2025, new legal updates such as Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2025 have revolutionized the landscape by allowing multiple share classes and statutory drag-along/tag-along rights for mainland LLCs, making them as flexible as offshore structures. […]
A Complete Guide to SME Legal Services UAE: Supporting Business Growth and Compliance
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play a crucial role in driving economic innovation and competitiveness in the United Arab Emirates. The UAE government continues to invest heavily in programs, incentives, and regulatory reforms to encourage the growth of SMEs across all emirates. However, to operate efficiently and sustainably, SMEs must navigate a complex legal landscape […]
A founder’s guide to company formation legal advice
Securing company formation legal advice early streamlines licensing, reduces regulatory risk and lays a governance foundation that supports banking, hiring and future fundraising in the UAE’s mainland and free zone ecosystems. This guide offers an overview of structure selection, incorporation steps, shareholder governance, contracts, employment, compliance, IP, banking readiness and dispute prevention. It is tailored […]
A Practical Guide to Business Setup in the UAE
Launching or expanding a company in the United Arab Emirates requires clear planning, the right license and compliance with evolving regulations but the market rewards this preparation with access to a strategic hub, strong infrastructure and tax efficiency. This guide explains business setup in the UAE across mainland and free zones, outlines legal structures and […]