Publications and news
On 10 June 2026 the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) released an updated edition of the Family Foundations Guide (CTGFF1), replacing the 2025 version. The update does not change the rules themselves, but it clarifies how they apply and adds new examples. UAE introduces rules for valuing in-kind contributions to share capital
The UAE Ministry of Economy & Tourism has issued Ministerial Decision No. 117 of 2026 on the criteria for valuing in-kind contributions and accrediting valuers, adopted to implement the UAE Commercial Companies Law. Pre-IPO Investments: Key International Tax Considerations and Potential Tax Risks
Over the past few months, we have been advising several clients on investments in high-profile U.S. Pre-IPO companies, primarily through Delaware SPVs. In a number of those deals, tax issues ended up shaping the transaction structure or, at minimum, the final economics. We have covered key tax considerations in depth in an analytical note we are publishing today. VC Counsel Desk: Fractional General Counsel for VC Funds and Family Offices
We offer a dedicated senior lawyer on a fixed monthly retainer with a defined scope that covers the ongoing legal function of a fund from day one. This closes a gap where hiring a full-time General Counsel makes no economic sense, and working through external law firms on a billable-hour basis is expensive, unpredictable, and keeps you reactive rather than ahead of the work. Alert Tax System of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
We prepared a brief alert on the tax system of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). With many founders and companies exploring KSA as a new market in the Middle East, we find this summary useful. Webinar Investment Fund Structuring Trends in the UAE & Mauritius: Types, Licenses, and Ecosystem
We’re pleased to announce our joint webinar on UAE & Mauritius fund structuring, which feels especially timely given evolving licensing frameworks, rising investor diligence standards, and recent updates to fund vehicles and manager licensing regimes in the UAE (DIFC/ADGM) and Mauritius. Webinar Legal and tax aspects of building effective corporate structures between the UAE and the USA
Cross-border UAE–USA projects require a careful selection of jurisdictions, assessment of tax implications, and protection of beneficiary interests. The webinar will explore practical structuring scenarios for entering international markets, raising capital, and the safe repatriation of profits. Legal and Tax Developments Digest: 25 August – 7 September 2025
After a summer break, we continue our digest of important developments reflecting dynamic shifts in global and regional tax and legal frameworks, essential updates for cross-border businesses, investors, and advisors to monitor. A Complete Guide on Choosing a Jurisdiction for a Health Tech Startup
We continue our series of guides dedicated to jurisdiction selection with a focus on one of the most complex and regulated sectors: HealthTech.
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