Scott Cairns, Special to Gulf News

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A UAE free zone presence still has distinct benefits

100% ownership change does not mean these benefits will get diluted

The changes to the UAE's Commercial Companies Law is indeed path-breaking, especially the one about allowing 100% foreign ownership. But choosing between a mainland or free zone license will still need some due diligence.

Ways for UAE businesses to be ESR-compliant

But businesses need to speed up these measures for the next deadline by year-end

Businesses licensed in the UAE have to show the 'relevant activity' they are engaged in and how.

Making good when things are this bad

A tweak in strategy may go some way towards winning in a bad economy

Agile start-ups are meeting new demands and some industries are seeing revenue streams from unexpected angles.

Some ways to do business have changed

But the biggest switch could come on the outsourcing side

Following COVID-19 outbreak and lockdowns, there have been various updates about the introduction of online working and businesses that didn’t already have a process in place had to adapt quickly.

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