Mainland vs Free Zone: understanding the 100% ownership rules in the UAE
For years, foreign investors entering United Arab Emirates had to structure carefully around ownership restrictions. Today, the landscape has changed. 100% foreign ownership is now possible—but not in every situation, and not without nuance. The real question is no longer “Can I own 100%?”It is: “Where should I own 100%—and why?” The shift: what changed? […]
