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legal support
in UAE

Legal assistance in establishing and running a business in the United Arab Emirates

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Knowledge base on starting a business in the UAE from Versus.UAE

Our knowledge base contains information on key aspects of starting and running a business in the UAE: main free zones, company registration, visa processing, opening bank accounts and many other issues. The Versus.UAE knowledge base is based on our extensive experience in this jurisdiction and deep dive into the subject.

Versus.UAE in the BRICS+ LEGAL INDEX UAE rating

We are happy to share the good news: we have entered the BRICS+ LEGAL INDEX UAE - a rating that recognizes leading law firms for their contribution to the development of the legal sphere of the UAE.

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UAE to waive fines for breaches of Economic Substance Rules (ESR)

The UAE Cabinet issued Resolution No. 98 of 2024, which waives all fines for non-compliance with the Economic Substance Regulation (ESR). The amnesty applies to financial periods after December 31, 2023. If the fine has already been paid, the tax authority must refund it.

Golden Cup by Versus

Versus is the title partner of the Amatour amateur tennis tournaments. This season we invite you to the Golden Cup by Versus - an event that combines love for tennis, the excitement of competition and a warm atmosphere of meetings.

Pravo.ru Rating: Versus.UAE Among the Best in the UAE

The results of a large-scale study of the UAE legal market by Pravo.ru were announced, and Versus is the leader in 6 nominations at once. Versus.UAE is included in the 1st group of the rating in the nominations: intellectual property, corporate law/M&A, relocation, TMT and information technology, labor and migration law, private capital.

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services

Our services

We help to start a business in the UAE and the Gulf countries, and also provide support on a wide range of issues.

We support the client at all stages of doing business - from registering the company and obtaining the necessary documentation to full legal, tax and accounting support for the company's activities. We are always in touch and ready to help, no matter how complex your question is.

who are we

About Versus

Versus is a leading consulting group providing legal and accounting services in key foreign markets.

Over the years of working in the UAE and other MENA countries, we have acquired a deep knowledge of local legislation, which, combined with knowledge of international standards, allows us to offer solutions tailored to the unique needs of each client.

20+

Experts in offices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

250+

Successfully completed projects on the law of the UAE and other countries of the MENA region

partners

Our partners

AiAlawi

Al Alawi & Co is a full-service law firm serving a wide range of clients both domestically and internationally. Its team includes lawyers trained in both the common and civil law systems and with experience in both international and local law firms.

Ali Khamis Al Alawi _ (founder, Chairman, Senior Partner)
Ali Khamis Al Alawi

Founder, Chairman, Senior Partner

Anwaar Al Alaw (CEO, Partner) 2
Anwar Al Alaw

CEO, partner

Black Swan

Black Swan Business Setup Services is one of the leading corporate setup services companies in the UAE and Oman.

Megha Arora
Megha Arora

Business consultant

Rishabh Malhotra
Rishabh Malhotra

Branch Manager

knowledge base

The United Arab Emirates is not just a promising choice for opening, running and relocating a business, it is a real platform for growth and scaling.

It combines financial stability, a flexible tax system, strategic free economic zones and a high standard of living. All this makes the UAE a magnet for entrepreneurs ready to go global. More about doing business in the UAE:

why Versus

Our advantages

Direct
presence

  • Dubai office and a staff of over 20 lawyers specialising in UAE law.
  • We do not use contractors and independently handle all issues of interaction with government agencies. This approach guarantees direct control over quality and promptness in solving your problems.

Understanding
specifics of the region

  • We are familiar with the nuances of doing business in the country - over the years of the Versus office in Dubai, we have developed and tested in practice the most effective solutions for starting a business, opening corporate and personal accounts, and interacting with government agencies.

Complex
approach

  • The Versus team of specialists has experience in solving any, even the most non-trivial, problems.
  • We provide legal, accounting and tax support, help with relocation, organize support in promoting and finding new options for business development.

Orientation
for business

  • We are interested in effective cooperation with clients and believe that we should help businesses develop.
  • Versus is a reliable partner in the implementation of the most daring ideas, offering non-standard solutions, clear and understandable instructions and recommendations.
HOW WE WORK

We work with companies of all sizes, from young start-ups to multinational corporations, advising and representing them on various legal issues.

  • IT and GameDev

  • TMT and the digital economy

  • Oil, gas and chemical industry

  • Banks and financial institutions

  • Construction, real estate and R&D

  • Energy and Natural Resources

  • Industry and trade

  • FMCG

  • Pharmaceuticals

  • Logistics and transport

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