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Full foreign ownership of commercial companies (UAE)

UAE Government · u.ae Free Beginner

Explains Federal Decree-Law No. 26 of 2020, in force from early 2021, which lets a foreign investor own 100 per cent of most mainland companies and removed the old requirement for an Emirati majority partner or local agent. Strategic sectors still need approvals.

  • An Indian founder no longer needs an Emirati partner for most mainland activities.
  • Check whether your activity is on the strategic list before assuming 100% ownership.
  • The rules now sit in Federal Decree-Law No. 32 of 2021 on Commercial Companies.
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