Regional Desks

United Arab Emirates

Amidst reciprocal sanctions and restrictive measures, the UAE stands as an oasis of stability and promise, attracting entrepreneurs and investors from around the globe. At Cardinals, we specialise in assisting companies of all sizes as well as individuals, with a comprehensive range of legal services spanning corporate, commercial, tax, migration, and more. 

Particulary, our services include:

Company registration

We provide assistance with the registration of your company in the UAE and ensure full compliance with local regulations.

Obtaining licenses

We assist you in obtaining the necessary commercial and professional licenses to operate legally and efficiently in the UAE.

Opening bank accounts

We facilitate the opening of corporate bank accounts, guiding you through the documentation and regulatory requirements.

Taxes

We provide expert advice on UAE taxation laws, helping you navigate compliance and optimise your tax strategy.

Immigration law (Emirates IDs and visas)

We manage the process of obtaining Emirates IDs and employee visas, ensuring a smooth and compliant immigration process for your workforce.

Employment law

We offer legal support on UAE employment laws, assisting with contracts, dispute resolution, and compliance with labour regulations.

Attestation of documents

Cardinals helps with the legalisation of any documents for submission to UAE government agencies and commercial organisations.

With a deep understanding of the UAE’s unique business environment and a global perspective, Cardinals is uniquely positioned to guide clients towards achieving their business objectives. 

Our cases

Development of a data protection policy
Development of a data protection policy for a multi-million dollar holding company registered in the DIFC.
UAE Corprate income taxation
Advising a family office holding company on the potential corporate tax implications of engaging in development activities.

Head of Practice

Anton Garmoza

Partner, Head of International Arbitration, Construction Disputes and Investor-State Arbitration practices

Anton Garmoza is a Partner, Head of International Arbitration, Construction Disputes, Investment Treaty Arbitration and UAE Business Law practices