Expanding into the UAE is one of the most exciting steps a business can take, but also one of the most complex. At Argentum Law, we make the process clear, compliant, and fast. Whether you’re an ambitious founder or a global enterprise, we design legal structures that give you confidence today and flexibility for tomorrow.
Launch faster. Grow smarter.
Speedy, practical set-up so you can focus on building your business
Clear guidance on choosing the right legal form for your venture
Step-by-step support with banking, licensing, and regulatory requirements
Expand with confidence.
Cross-border structuring tailored to your group’s governance and goals
Asset protection and regulatory alignment across jurisdictions
Full compliance with UAE frameworks to enhance investor trust
Recognised specialists in the UAE’s leading common-law jurisdictions.
We help clients establish in ADGM and DIFC — trusted hubs that provide international credibility, investor confidence, and mature legal frameworks.
But our expertise extends further:
UAE Free Zones (DMCC, DDA, RAK ICC and more
Onshore UAE Mainland
Regional and international jurisdictions through our global partner network
Wherever you choose to operate, we ensure your structure fits your ambitions.

Every business is different — your structure should be too.
We design and implement:
Holding Companies
Consolidate assets and manage subsidiaries
SPVs
For financing, joint ventures, and investment vehicles
Foundations & Trusts
For legacy planning and wealth protection
Innovation Licences
For tech-driven and entrepreneurial ventures
Operating Companies / LLCs
For long-term commercial success
Our work doesn’t stop once your company is set up. We provide ongoing support to keep operations smooth and compliant:
Risk & Compliance management
Corporate governance frameworks
Professional directors and nominees
Streamlined banking support
Secretarial and filing services
Tax and financial advisory via trusted partners
We bring together international expertise and local insight to help you enter and expand in the UAE — efficiently, securely, and strategically.
We stand ready to support your executive, management and in-house legal teams with overseeing, identifying and resolving day-to-day legal issues in all departments as well as supporting you on corporate governance, business policy and training.
Find out moreWe offer unparalleled access to top-tier advisers skilled in interfacing with C-suite corporate executives and high-level government officials, leading senior level ‘high stakes’ negotiations, structuring innovative deals, managing disputes and drafting, rolling out and monitoring compliance programs in a myriad of industries.
Find out moreMarch 31, 2020
On 26 March 2020, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (“MOHRE”) issued Ministerial Resolution No (279) of 2020 (the “Resolution”) on employment stability in the private sector as a response to the COVID-19 crisis. The Resolution applies to employers and employees that are under the remit of the MOHRE for as long as there are precautionary measures in place to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the UAE (such as home quarantines, travel restrictions and social distancing measures).
March 18, 2020
Amidst the disruption caused by coronavirus, COVID-19, businesses are increasingly focused on Force Majeure (FM) clauses these days to determine their contractual obligations. Here is an easy to follow breakdown of how your general counsel (GC) would go about interpreting an FM clause to determine your business’s rights and obligations during what the World Health Organization has labeled a “pandemic”.