Corporate Legal Services in UAE
With over 25 years of experience, Al Ramsy Advocates supports businesses, shareholders and investors
across the corporate lifecycle, from incorporation and governance to restructuring and liquidation
Confidential Consultation · EN, AR & RU
- Form or incorporate a company in the UAE
- Amend a trade licence, MOA or AOA
- Transfer shares or restructure ownership
- Add or remove a shareholder or partner
- Appoint or replace a director or manager
- Restructure, liquidate or deregister a company
- 25+ years of experience
- 40+ professional attorneys
- 8500+ satisfied clients
- ISO 9001:2015 certified
Corporate legal services assist companies with formation, governance, ownership management, transactions, restructuring and closure. They cover legal advice, document preparation, corporate approvals and assistance with the applicable authority procedures across mainland, free zone, DIFC and ADGM jurisdictions.
A Legal Partner for the Full
Company Lifecycle
We provide ongoing business legal advice based on the company’s structure, jurisdiction and commercial objectives,not only when a problem arises. Our support spans formation, daily operations, growth, restructuring and closure.
Establish Your UAE Company
Legal support with company formation in the UAE, incorporation documents, ownership arrangements and initial corporate governance requirements.
Operate and Govern the Company
Manage board and shareholder decisions, commercial agreements, powers of attorney, corporate records and ongoing legal requirements.
Change or Restructure the Company
Complete share transfers, ownership changes, management appointments, corporate amendments and restructuring with the appropriate documentation.
Liquidate and Deregister the Company
Prepare the required resolutions and documents for liquidation, trade licence cancellation, company closure and deregistration.
Our Corporate & Commercial
Legal Services
Our corporate legal services support businesses throughout every stage of their lifecycle, from formation and ownership structuring to governance, regulatory changes, commercial transactions and eventual liquidation.
Trade Licence & Corporate Record Amendments
Assistance with changes to company names, licensed activities, ownership information, management details and official corporate registrations.
Corporate Governance & Ongoing Legal Support
Ongoing advice on governance, statutory obligations, corporate records, shareholder protections, compliance and organisational changes.
Offshore Company Formation
Consultation on establishing international entities, structuring ownership, preparing incorporation paperwork and meeting jurisdiction-specific rules.
Company Liquidation and Deregistration
Assistance with dissolution resolutions, liquidator appointments, licence cancellation and formal company deregistration.
Company Formation and Incorporation
Guidance on establishing UAE companies selecting the legal structure and business name, and preparing the incorporation documentation that properly establishes ownership arrangements.
Corporate Documents, MOA & AOA
Preparation and modification of MOA and AOA documents so they accurately reflect company ownership, permitted activities and management authority structures.
Shareholder and Board Resolutions
Drafting formal resolutions documenting company decisions on appointments, share transfers, structural changes, transactions and dissolution procedures.
Commercial Agreements and Business Legal Documents
Drafting and review of NDAs, shareholder pacts and constitutional documents governing business relationships and operations.
Why choose AlRamsy Advocates?
Founder & Managing Partner
Leads a multidisciplinary team across corporate law, contracts, litigation, arbitration and real estate, providing clear advice, strong representation and tailored legal solutions.
More Than 25 Years of UAE Legal Experience
Advising businesses, shareholders and investors on corporate and commercial legal matters across the UAE.
Complete Company-Lifecycle Support
We assist companies from formation and daily governance through ownership changes, restructuring, liquidation and deregistration.
Corporate and Commercial Legal Experience
Corporate decisions affect contracts, ownership rights and future disputes. Our multidisciplinary experience lets us consider these connected risks.
Document-Focused Legal Review
Careful assessment of constitutional documents, resolutions, agreements, corporate records and signing authorities.
In UAE Law Practices
Across All Emirates
Firm records
Certificate on request
Corporate & Commercial Documents
we prepare
Corporate work in the UAE is document-driven. These are the instruments our lawyers draft, amend and review.
- Memorandum of Association
- MOA and AOA amendments
- Board Resolutions
- Shareholder resolutions
- Corporate powers of attorney
- Share-transfer documents
- Share sale and purchase agreements
- Partnership agreements
- Shareholder agreements
- Authorised-signatory documents
- Asset and business-transfer agreements
- Corporate restructuring documents
Not sure which filing your matter needs?
Tell us what’s changing in the company and we’ll confirm the documents, the authority and the sequence before you commit to anything.
Confidential Consultation · EN, AR & RU
How we handle corporate
legal matters?
Step 1
Initial Assesment
We review the company structure, jurisdiction, objectives and available corporate records.
Step 2
Legal Requirements
We identify the approvals, documents, execution steps and relevant authority procedures.
Step 3
Drafting & Review
Our lawyers prepare, review or amend the documents required for the proposed action.
Step 4
Execution & Follow-Up
We support signing, notarisation, submission and implementation where included in the agreed scope.
What our clients say
corporate legal services
frequently asked questions
What Are Corporate Legal Services?
Corporate legal services help companies manage their formation, governance, ownership, management, transactions, restructuring and closure. They can include legal advice, document preparation, corporate approvals and assistance with applicable authority procedures.
What Does a Corporate Lawyer Do?
A corporate lawyer advises companies, shareholders and investors on legal matters affecting the business. This may include preparing resolutions and agreements, reviewing constitutional documents, managing share transfers and supporting company amendments or restructuring
What Legal Documents Does a UAE Company Need?
The required business legal documents depend on the company’s legal form, jurisdiction and activities. Common documents include a trade licence, MOA and AOA, shareholder records, board resolutions, commercial agreements and powers of attorney
What Are the Legal Requirements for Starting a Business in the UAE?
The requirements depend on the proposed activities, company structure, ownership arrangements and jurisdiction. The process may include selecting a legal form and business name, obtaining initial approvals, preparing incorporation documents and securing the appropriate licence.
Online businesses must also consider the licensing and legal requirements applicable to their activities and operating model
How Can a Company Amend Its Trade Licence or MOA?
The process generally requires approval of the proposed change, preparation of supporting corporate documents and submission through the appropriate licensing or registration authority.
The exact requirements depend on the nature of the amendment, the company’s legal form and its jurisdiction.
How Are Shares Transferred in a UAE Company?
A share transfer may require a transfer agreement, company resolutions, MOA amendments and updates to registered ownership records.
The process depends on the company’s jurisdiction, constitutional documents and any restrictions contained in existing shareholder agreements
Can a UAE Company Change Its Manager or Authorised Signatory?
Yes. The company may need to approve the change through a board or shareholder resolution and update its licence, constitutional documents or registered records.
The required documents and procedures vary according to the company’s jurisdiction and legal form
What Is Corporate Restructuring?
Corporate restructuring involves changing a company’s ownership, governance, group structure, assets or operations. It may require corporate resolutions, agreements, constitutional amendments and updates to registered company information.
How Is a Company Liquidated and Deregistered in the UAE?
The process generally involves approving the liquidation, preparing the required documents, addressing applicable company obligations, cancelling the trade licence and completing formal deregistration.
The exact liquidation process depends on the company’s legal form, jurisdiction and financial position
Does Al Ramsy Provide Legal Services for Small Businesses?
Yes. Al Ramsy Advocates provides small-business legal services as well as corporate support for family businesses, established companies, shareholders, investors and international organisations
What Are the Legal Aspects of Business?
The legal aspects of business include company formation, licensing, ownership, governance, contracts, employment, taxation, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, data protection and dispute resolution. The applicable requirements depend on the company’s activities, legal form and jurisdiction.
What Legal Factors Affect Businesses in the UAE?
Legal factors affecting businesses in the UAE include federal and emirate-level laws, licensing requirements, foreign-ownership rules, corporate tax, employment regulations, commercial contracts, consumer protection, data protection and sector-specific compliance. Free-zone, DIFC and ADGM companies may also follow jurisdiction-specific regulations
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Corporate Legal Support Across Key\ Industries
Real Estate
Sales, leasing, development, brokerage and property management agreements.
Construction
Representation in disputes concerning delays, variations, payment claims, defects, and construction contracts.
Corporates
Arbitration for shareholder disputes, partnership conflicts, joint ventures, and corporate governance matters.
Technology
Dispute resolution involving software development, licensing, SaaS, IT services, and intellectual property agreements.
Healthcare
Supplier, employment, service, partnership and operational agreements.
Retail and Trading
Supply, distribution, agency, franchise and purchase agreements.
Energy & Resources
Arbitration for shareholder disputes, partnership conflicts, joint ventures, and corporate governance matters.
Transport & Logistics
Dispute resolution involving software development, licensing, SaaS, IT services, and intellectual property agreements.
Corporate Legal Practices
Our corporate legal services support businesses throughout every stage of their lifecycle, from formation and ownership structuring to governance, regulatory changes, commercial transactions and eventual liquidation.
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