Regulatory and corporate compliance, business licensing in the UAE

Legal support of licensing, corporate compliance and regulatory requirements for international business in the United Arab Emirates

— About practice

Compliance is an element of corporate governance

For an international company, compliance with legal requirements is part of the risk management system, investment attractiveness and corporate governance.

Compliance affects the ability to open bank accounts, attract investments, conduct international transactions, participate in tenders and interact with government agencies.

Erich Rath assists international companies on licensing, corporate compliance and regulatory compliance issues in the UAE, helping to build a legally sound business model.

— When practice is needed

We support projects in the following situations:

  • registration of licensed business
  • obtaining a new license
  • license change
  • launch of regulated activities
  • opening a financial company
  • launch of a fintech project
  • creating a cryptocurrency business
  • compliance with AML requirements
  • corporate compliance
  • interaction with regulators

— Expertise

Main directions

Business licensing

Obtaining licenses to conduct commercial, professional, industrial and regulated activities.

  • commercial license
  • professional license
  • industrial license
  • trade license
  • consulting license
  • change of licenses
  • license renewal
  • support of licensed activities

Regulatory Compliance

Comprehensive assessment of compliance of the company’s activities with the requirements of UAE legislation.

  • regulatory review
  • compliance assessment
  • corporate compliance
  • internal compliance procedures
  • regulatory support

AML and KYC compliance

Construction of internal procedures for combating money laundering and customer verification.

  • AML policies
  • KYC procedures
  • customer verification
  • risk assessment
  • internal control
  • compliance regulations

Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO)

Supporting compliance with requirements for disclosure of information about ultimate beneficial owners.

  • UBO analysis
  • analysis of corporate ownership structure
  • beneficial ownership documentation
  • regulatory reporting

Corporate governance

Construction of a corporate management system in accordance with legal requirements and international practice.

  • corporate governance
  • board procedures
  • internal regulations
  • delegation of authority
  • corporate policies

Regulatory approvals

Obtaining permits and approvals for the implementation of investment and commercial projects.

  • regulatory approvals
  • submission of documents to government agencies
  • regulatory notices
  • administrative procedures
  • legal support

Financial Services Compliance

Legal support for companies in the financial sector.

  • financial services compliance
  • investment activity
  • asset Management
  • consulting activities
  • financial regulation support

Digital and virtual assets

Support of projects in the field of digital assets and virtual assets.

  • virtual assets
  • digital assets
  • crypto projects
  • blockchain business
  • regulatory support

Internal compliance audit

Review of corporate procedures and internal documents.

  • internal audit
  • compliance audit
  • regulatory review
  • analysis of corporate documentation
  • risk analysis

— Results

Relevant experience

Support in obtaining a license for an international consulting company in Dubai

Development of a corporate compliance program for an international trading group

Preparation of internal AML/KYC procedures for a financial company

Support of an international project to launch a business in a regulated industry

Legal support of corporate structure within the framework of UBO and corporate governance requirements

— Who do we help?

We accompany international companies operating in the following sectors:

  • financial services
  • investment companies
  • fintech
  • digital assets
  • artificial intelligence
  • technologies
  • international trade
  • industrial production
  • healthcare
  • pharmaceuticals
  • logistics
  • real estate
  • family offices
  • direct private investment
  • professional services

— Advantages

Why Erich Rath

  • 01supporting international companies at all stages of licensing and corporate compliance
  • 02experience working with regulated sectors of the economy
  • 03integration of compliance into the corporate business structure
  • 04support for international investors and financial projects
  • 05comprehensive approach to licensing, corporate governance and interaction with regulators

— FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

We assist in obtaining commercial, professional, industrial and specialized licenses necessary to conduct business in the UAE.

Yes. We develop internal corporate policies, control procedures, AML/KYC documentation and a corporate compliance system.

Yes. We support projects in the field of financial services, investment consulting, asset management and other regulated activities.

Yes. We advise on corporate structure, licensing and regulatory compliance for digital and virtual asset projects.

Yes. We analyze corporate documentation, internal procedures and risk management systems, identifying potential regulatory risks and offering recommendations to eliminate them.

— Discuss the project

Tell us about your task

Erich Rath assists international companies on licensing, corporate compliance and regulatory compliance issues in the UAE, helping to create legally sound business models that meet the requirements of regulators, banks, investors and international partners.