DIFC Opens Prescribed Company Regime to All Applicants - New CSP Requirement Applies
DIFC's Prescribed Company Regulations 2026 remove the old eligibility tests and make most Prescribed Companies appoint a licensed Corporate Services Provider. Existing companies have until 24 January 2027 to comply.
ADGM Tightens Beneficial Ownership, Nominee and Trust Transparency Rules
ADGM has published several rounds of amendments in 2026 covering nominee disclosure, beneficial ownership, trusts, foundations, foreign branches and cash transactions. The changes took effect immediately.
UAE Competition Law Executive Regulations Now in Force - What It Means for Mergers and Acquisitions
Cabinet Resolution No. 59 of 2026 completes the UAE's merger control overhaul. Since 30 July 2026, businesses have a clear procedure for notifying transactions to the Ministry of Economy and Tourism.
DIFC Introduces Variable Capital Companies for Proprietary Investment Structures
DIFC's new Variable Capital Company Regulations offer a flexible vehicle for holding proprietary investments, with cell structures and share capital that moves with net asset value.