Gateley Middle East - Doing Business in the UAE

Date Posted:Fri, 13th Feb 2026

Gateley Middle East - Doing Business in the UAE

Looking to expand or relocate to the UAE? Gateley Middle East is well positioned to advise on the most efficient and suitable market entry structure for your business. Our team provides clear guidance on corporate structuring, regulatory considerations, and the establishment of operations in the region. In addition, our award winning Employment practice offers comprehensive support across staffing, compliance requirements, and wider employment matters, ensuring that your organisation is fully aligned with local legislation and best practice.

 

Nora Al Muhamad was delighted to join the Business Landscape panel discussion at the recent BCCD Doing Business in the UAE London event on 4 February 2026. During the panel, Nora highlighted three principal routes for businesses seeking to expand into or enter the UAE market:

  1. Direct set‑up, either onshore or within a Free Zone, depending on the nature of business activities.
  2. M&A transactions, through the purchase of an existing UAE business.
  3. Joint venture partnerships, by collaborating with an established local entity.

For further guidance, we invite you to read our Doing Business in the UAE Guide:

More information about Gateley Middle East can be found on our website.

If you would like to have a chat with a member of our team, please feel free to get in touch directly.:

* Nora Al Muhamad, Partner - Corporate - [email protected] 

* Darren Harris - Managing Partner, Corporate - [email protected] 

* Thenji Moyo - Partner, Head of Employment - [email protected]