The commercial companies law attached to this law shall come into effect. The commercial code in dubai contains issues regarding private law and public law. The english text in this document is not an official translation and is provided for. Uae commercial companies law 2015 kothari auditors and. The commercial agency is an arrangement, wherein a foreign company is represented by an agent to sell, distribute, offer or provide goods or services within the uae for a commission or profit. Amendment of the commercial companies law with federal decree law no. The new ccl repeals the commercial companies law promulgated by sultani decree 41974 the old ccl and replaces it with entirely new provisions. This translation of federal decree no 6 of 2018 is not an official translation. Article 2 the companies existing at the time of issuance of this law must abide by its provisions and amend their status accordingly, maximum by six months from the effective date of this law. Ministry of justice, united arab emirates pdf in arabic pdf in arabic. New uae commercial companies law applicable for llcs. Email category message rate this page poor neutral good excellent. As such the new law comes into effect three months from the date of the publication in the official gazette i. The law in a sense throws a veil between the company and its membersshareholder.
The following is a snapshot of the key developments brought about by. Legal reforms to strengthen the legal and regulatory landscape of doing business in the uae may 2015 in brief after years of speculation regarding an overhaul of commercial companies law in the uae, federal law no. Employment of workers article 9 work is an inherent right of the nationals of the united arab emirates. Oman commercial companies in summary page 1 oman commercial companies in summary february 2016 published by. Based on the proposal of the minister of economy, as approved by the cabinet and the federal. This page lists the general business laws applicable in the uae and laws that are. Due to the significant impact corporate governance has, not only on the interest of all. Even though the company is owned by its members, it is regarded as different from those members. This framework is entrenched in the uae s constitution and the countrys laws, both at federal and dubai levels, permitting the difc to have its own civil and commercial legal framework, inclusive of financial services regulation and a courts system modeled closely on international standards and principles of common law and tailored to the.
The code laws set forth the principles for engaging in commercial activities in dubai, such as the law for foreign investments, the competition law, the law on commercial companies, the law on commercial arbitration and other basic business laws in dubai. The new uae commercial companies law 2015 the ccl has now been in force for some 9 months. Commercial companies law part i general provisions. The scope of the application of the ccl applies to all commercial companies that are incorporated within the uae, foreign companies including branch of foreign companies and representative offices. Business laws in the uae abu dhabi government portal. There are basically 7 types of legal entities under commercial law company lawof uae. It substitutes the old commercial companies law in its entirety. Business regulations the official portal of the uae. Commercial companies law 2001 central bank of bahrain. Introduction main changes introduced by new law unlike many uae laws in the past, the new law states its objectives, which include contributing to the development. The commercial companies law promulgated by decree no 28 of 1975 shall be repealed as well as any other provision in. Uae companies law update from pwc legal middle east.
Uae commercial companies law 2015 federal law no 2 of 2015. All existing companies must comply with the ccl within one year. Click to automatically attach a screenshot of this page. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Broadly similar to the old ccl in terms of structure and company types no change to the foreign ownership restrictions introduction of single member companies, holding companies and common investment funds amended provisions on general meetings for llcs. The minister of commerce and the chairman of the public capital market authority will issue executive regulations within a year of the new ccls implementation.
Article 9 the partners share may be an amount of money cash share or inkind share. Article 1 the company is a contract by which two persons or more undertake to participate in a profitmaking economic project, with each of them offering a share in the form of money or work to divide. We, khalifa bin zayed al nahyan, president of the united arab emirates, pursuant to the perusal of the constitution. Law the uae government has amended article 14 of the commercial companies. A guide to setting up a business in the uae the legal requirements 3 once registered, the agency agreement is given substantial protections under the uae commercial agencies law. We, khalifa bin zayed al nahyan, president of the united arab emirates, pursuant to the perusal of the constitution, federal law no. We bring to bear our own experience of dealing with the impact of covid19 in each of our markets, coupled with local knowledge and legal solutions, to help you fully assess. Non nationals may not engage in any work within the state except in accordance with the conditions stipulated in this law and its executive orders.
Article 10 in the event of nonavailability of national workers, preference shall be given to. Sorry this content is available in arabic language only. Uae commercial companies law clifford chance financial. While the nccl replaces the previous commercial companies law uae federal law no. Following the adoption of the new commercial companies law new ccl on 1 july 2015, all uae companies are required to amend their existing memoranda and articles of association articles to mirror and comply with the changes introduced in the new ccl. The new uae commercial companies law has been eagerly anticipated for the best part of a decade, and in that time it is evident that considerable thought has gone into strengthening shareholder protection, enhancing corporate governance and generally making investment in uae companies easier.
Work is a right of the united arab emirates nationals. Are you aware of your duties as a manager or director. Federal law no 8 of 1984 uae commercial companies law. The new uae commercial companies law 1 the new uae commercial companies law according to an announcement issued on 28 may 20, the revised form of the uae commercial companies law the new ccl has been approved by the uae federal national council the fnc. Upon incorporation, a company becomes a body corporate and assumes a separate identity in law distinct from those of its members. Article 14 ccl is important for any corporate entity in the uae. Uae commercial companies law define the general provisions of the uae companies like general partnership, commandite, joint venture, public joint stock, private joint stock, limited liability companies,commandite limited by shares. The new uae commercial companies law clifford chance. The uae commercial agencies law regulates the appointment of commercial agents, distributors, and sales representatives in the uae. This is a replication of the united arab emirates draft federal law no.
Uae commercial companies law 2015 federal law no 2 of 2015 kothari auditors and accountants is a professionally managed accounting, auditing, management and financial consulting firm established in october 1992. Business regulations the official portal of the uae government. Employment of workers children and women section i. The bankruptcy law applies to commercial companies established in accordance with the companies law, and to companies. Article 3 the minister of economy and commerce shall issue the necessary. We zayed bin sultan al nahyan, president of the united arab emirates, with cognizance. For any feedback about dubai ded services please click here.
Compulsory changes required to memoranda and articles by june 2016 november 2015 in brief following the adoption of the new commercial companies law new ccl on 1 july 2015, all uae. Company law best law firm in uae, legal consultants in. Doing business in the united arab emirates baker mckenzie. The ccl will come into force by the end of june 2015. These include the agents exclusive right to market and sell a particular product in one or more of the emirates. We, khalifa bin zayed al nahyan, president of uae, pursuant to the perusal of the constitution, federal law no. According to an announcement issued on 28 may 20, the revised form of the uae commercial companies law the new ccl has been approved by the uae federal national council the fnc.
Zayed bin sultan al nahyan president of the united arab emirates enacted at the presidential palace in abu dhabi on 21 rabie al awal 1414 a. Article 4 this law shall be published in the official gazette and shall operate three months after the date of its publication. Zayed bin sultan al nahyan, president of the united arab emirates state, pursuant to the perusal of the provisional constitution. Legal developments in the uae corporate sector in 2018 ahk vae. Uae federal government has laid out specific rules to govern the legality of various types of companies in uae. Others may not by employed in the united arab emirates except as provided for in this law and its executive orders. Uae enacted new federal law no 2 of 2015 concerning commercial companies ccl2015 which came into effect on 1st july 2015 and replaced federal law no. Federal law no 20 of 2016 on the mortgage of movable porperty to secure debt. The provisions of this law shall apply to commercial companies. Companies and corporations are a essential to any economy. The new uae commercial companies law federal law no. Legal developments in the uae corporate sector in 2018. There are also a number of free zones or special economci zones wtihni the uae.
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