UAE: Important Amendments to the Companies Law
On 1 October 2025, the President of the United Arab Emirates signed Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2025, which introduces amendments to the current Federal Decree-Law No. 32 of 2021 […]
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IFZA Requires Submission of Financial Statements for License Renewal
As from 30 September 2025, all companies within IFZA (International Free Zone Authority) — one of the most popular free zones in Dubai, UAE — will be required to submit
Reporting for BVI Companies in 2025: Key Deadlines
In 2025, British Virgin Islands (BVI) companies are required to file two types of reports: the Annual Financial Return and the Economic Substance Report. To help you stay compliant, we
Hong Kong allows the re-domiciliation of foreign companies
On 23 May 2025, amendments to the Companies Ordinance took effect in Hong Kong, establishing rules for the re-domiciliation (also known as “continuation” or “transfer of incorporation”) of foreign companies.
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Nominee Director and Shareholder in the UAE
Many entrepreneurs, when they decide to open companies in different countries, often see the terms “nominee director” and “nominee shareholder.” Not everyone understands these terms or how legal they are.
Free zone companies will be allowed to operate in mainland Dubai
On 17 March 2025, the Government of Dubai Media Office announced that the Executive Council of Dubai issued Resolution No. 11 of 2025, which regulates the operations of free zone
New Striking-off Rules for Companies in Seychelles
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) in Seychelles issued a circular dated 18 February 2025 regarding the new rules for companies striking off the Register.
Striking-off companies in Seychelles due to non-renewal
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Disclosure of “nominators” and other updates to the Seychelles IBC Act
The International Business Companies (Amendment) Act 2024 came into effect in Seychelles on 18 December 2024. These amendments aim to enhance the transparency of companies with nominee shareholders and clarify
New filing deadlines and other changes to the BVI Business Companies Act
The BVI Business Companies (Amendment) Act was enacted on 2 January 2025. It updates requirements for certain corporate documents and establishes new filing deadlines with the Registrar of Companies.
The changes
Establishing a Company in the UAE in 2025
The UAE will continue to be an attractive jurisdiction for company registration in 2025. This will be facilitated by a favourable corporate and tax system, as well as the Emirates’