Can you advise on both UAE mainland and free zone structures?

Yes. We advise on all UAE corporate structures including mainland (LLC and branch), all major free zones (DIFC, ADGM, JAFZA, DMCC and others), and offshore entities.

Do you handle foreign ownership structures?

Yes. We advise on foreign ownership regulations across UAE and Egypt, including structures that maximise foreign investor control within applicable legal frameworks.

Can you assist with M&A transactions in both UAE and Egypt?

Yes. We have experience advising on transactions in both jurisdictions and can coordinate cross-border deals involving UAE and Egyptian entities.

Legal Services

Corporate & Commercial Advisory

Corporate structuring, governance, transactions and commercial advisory for businesses operating across the UAE, Egypt and regional and international markets.

Overview

How We Can Help

FB Legal Group advises businesses at every stage, from initial structuring and incorporation through to governance, transactions, compliance and commercial operations. We work with founders, investors, boards and management teams to align legal structures and commercial arrangements with the way the business operates across the UAE, Egypt and regional and international markets.

Jurisdictions

United Arab Emirates
DIFC
ADGM
Egypt
Cross-Border

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Who this service is designed for

Focused advice for consequential decisions

Founders, boards and management teams making structural or governance decisions.
Investors and owners assessing commercial arrangements and risk allocation.
Businesses entering, expanding or reorganising regional and international operations.

Key issues to address early

Clarity before risk becomes entrenched

Aligning entity structure, authority and governance with business objectives.
Managing shareholder rights, approvals and negotiated commercial terms.
Identifying regulatory, governance and execution risk before a transaction progresses.

Detailed Services

What We Do

Company Formation & Structuring

Advice on optimal corporate structures for UAE and Egyptian operations, including mainland, free zone and offshore entities, and cross-border holding structures.

Corporate Governance

Governance frameworks, board advisory, shareholders' agreements, constitutional documents and ongoing compliance with corporate law requirements.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Legal support for acquisitions, disposals, mergers and joint ventures, including due diligence, transaction structuring, documentation and completion.

Joint Ventures & Partnerships

Structuring and documentation of joint ventures, strategic partnerships and co-investment arrangements in UAE and Egyptian markets.

Regulatory Compliance

Ongoing advice on corporate law compliance, licensing requirements, foreign ownership regulations and regulatory filings across UAE and Egyptian jurisdictions.

Corporate Restructuring

Legal support for corporate reorganisations, group restructurings, and operational changes including cross-border restructuring with tax and regulatory considerations.

Our Approach

How We Work

We take a commercially-minded approach to corporate and commercial work — understanding that legal structures must serve business objectives. We provide clear, practical advice that enables our clients to make informed decisions and move forward with confidence.

Regional and cross-border considerations

Corporate arrangements may span UAE mainland, free zones, DIFC or ADGM entities, as well as Egyptian, regional and international counterparties. We consider the operational reality alongside the legal structure.

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