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Author Archives: Ashhar Kirmani

Property Ownership in the United Arab Emirates: Legal and Strategic Use of Holding Companies and Foundations

The United Arab Emirates has emerged as one of the most sophisticated jurisdictions globally for real estate investment and private wealth structuring. Beyond its well-known commercial appeal, the UAE offers a mature legal framework in DIFC and ADGM, that enables investors to structure property ownership through corporate and non-corporate vehicles designed to address asset protection, governance, succession planning, and cross-border considerations.

This article examines the legal and structural advantages of holding and structural advantages of holding UAE real estate through holding companies, special purpose vehicles, and foundations, with particular focus on their role within private wealth and estate planning frameworks.

AI Infrastructure & Development of Datacentres in the UAE

Data centres facilities store, process, and manage large volumes of data. Equipped with advanced computing hardware, cooling systems, and power supplies, these centres ensure the seamless operation of digital applications and services. Functions within data centres include high-performance computing (HPC) to support intensive workloads, liquid cooling systems for efficiency, and server management for secure and scalable operations.

Virtual Assets Regulators in the UAE

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has seen the new investment opportunities that arise from Virtual Assets (VA) and is capitalising on the emerging digital space to facilitate foreign direct investment into the UAE economy. Virtual Assets regulators were first launched in March 2022 and have seen rapid development in the last two years at the local and federal levels.

Abu Dhabi Free Zones: A Cost Analysis for Business Licensing

Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates, stands as a significant business hub in the Middle East. The city boasts several free zones, which are specialised areas offering a wealth of advantages to businesses looking to establish or expand their presence. These free zones are renowned for providing 100% foreign ownership, full repatriation of profits, tax exemptions, and simplified company setup processes. Designed to cater to a diverse array of industries, each free zone in Abu Dhabi is uniquely tailored to support specific business activities.

This article looks at the free zones in Abu Dhabi, providing an overview and an analysis of their associated costs.

Abu Dhabi government incentives

As the global business landscape continues to evolve, entrepreneurs and investors are seeking destinations that offer stability, growth, and attractive incentives. Abu Dhabi exemplifies these qualities and has emerged as a compelling choice for businesses looking to establish a presence in the region. With its progressive policies, robust infrastructure, and strategic location, Abu Dhabi offers a multitude of opportunities for international enterprises.

Government incentives such as the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) innovation programme, Industrial Development Bureau (IDB) incentives and Khalifa Industrial Zone’s (KIZAD) pay-per-use model for warehousing services are a few of the examples of the ways in which the Abu Dhabi government is providing businesses with the necessary support to gain a foothold in the UAE.

This article looks at the some of the initiatives that have been created to support foreign investors and how they can leverage them to succeed in the UAE market.

Set up an Industrial Licence in UAE Free Zones | Sovereign PPG

The United Arab Emirates is possibly one of the most investor-friendly countries in the world. It offers tax benefits, complete business ownership rights and a robust service support system, which combine with the opportunities available in multiple designated free zones to create an overall attractive business environment.
The United Arab Emirates is possibly one of the most investor-friendly countries in the world. It offers tax benefits, complete business ownership rights and a robust service support system, which combine with the opportunities available in multiple designated free zones to create an overall attractive business environment.
The UAE’s industrial strategy aims to create an appealing business environment for local and international industrial investors, support the growth of national industries, enhance their competitiveness, and empower the innovation and adoption of advanced technologies.
This article provides information on industrial licences in the UAE as well as how to set up in the UAE’s free zones and the incentives available for businesses such as 100% foreign ownership, customs exemptions and infrastructure.

Dubai vs Abu Dhabi: An Investment Comparison

As neighbours and the two most prominent emirates of the UAE, Abu Dhabi and Dubai attract foreign investors and entrepreneurs in their droves. Both emirates have transformed themselves in short time into global business, banking and tourism hubs, but how do the two emirates differ from a business investment perspective, and which is the best location for your business venture?

This article examines the main business sectors and investment opportunities in each emirate and the key differences between each.

What is the Cheapest Freezone in the UAE?

The UAE is known for many things. The first is its taste for luxury and appetite for gold. The second is that it is a rising star when it comes to being one of the best places to do business globally. In this article we take a look at the lowest costs freezone and the cheapest way to set up a business in the UAE.