Over its 50-year history, Afridi & Angell brought an innovative approach to the legal industry by delivering services grounded in a passion for law, entrepreneurial vision, legal ingenuity and a culture of excellence. The firm quickly developed a reputation for dynamic client service, business acumen and legal expertise.
More About UsAfridi & Angell is a leading, full-service business law firm in the United Arab Emirates (the 'UAE'). The firm, which was one of the first in the UAE market, founded in 1975 and will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2025.
The UAE continues to reform and expand its immigration framework with the issuance of Federal Administrative Decision 74 of 2022 as amended by Federal Administrative Decision 51 of 2025 (the Decision). This latest round of reforms introduces new visa categories, clarifies and re-evaluates eligibility conditions, and introduces more flexible humanitarian pathways for resident visas….
Dubai has emerged as a leading global destination for real estate investment and has increasingly positioned itself as a progressive, crypto-friendly jurisdiction. For prospective purchasers seeking to acquire property in Dubai using cryptocurrency, such as Bitcoin or Ethereum, it is essential to understand the regulatory framework, procedural requirements, and key considerations involved in such transactions….
With the Corporate Tax regime now in force in the United Arab Emirates, there has been a significant shift in the country’s fiscal framework. Effective from June 1, 2023, the UAE Corporate Tax Law (Federal Decree Law 47 of 2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses) (CT Law) imposes corporate tax at the rate…
Introduction In June 2025, the Dubai International Financial Centre Authority (DIFCA) published Consultation Paper No. 2, setting out a proposed regulatory framework for the introduction of Variable Capital Companies (VCCs) in the DIFC (VCC Regulations). The VCC Regulations (once issued) are expected to provide for a flexible corporate vehicle for proprietary investments and…
The United Arab Emirates (“UAE”), known for its openness and diversity, is home to a population that includes a wide range of nationalities and cultures. In recognition of this demographic reality, the UAE has shown a clear commitment to ensuring that its legal framework reflects inclusivity and safeguards the rights of all residents, regardless of…
On 8 July 2025, the Ruler of Dubai, HH Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, issued Law No. 7 of 2025, regulating contracting activities in the Emirate of Dubai (the Law). The construction sector is a key component of Dubai’s economy, and the Law aims to regularise and promote the contracting industry by adopting globally accepted…