Underlying law
Related UAE legislation
Law No. (3) of 2020 Concerning the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre
3 of 2020
Establishes the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre as an independent entity with its own budget, executive structure, and financial resources.
Law No. (13) of 2015 Establishing the Free Zone Council in the Emirate of Dubai
13 of 2015
Establishes the Free Zone Council in Dubai as a public corporation with legal personality, financial autonomy, and authority to coordinate and supervise free zo…
Law No. (25) of 2009 Concerning the Dubai International Airport Free Zone
25 of 2009
Establishes the Dubai International Airport Free Zone, exempting operators from Dubai Municipality laws, permitting capital and profit transfers for fifty years…
Cabinet Resolution No. (28) of 2007 Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Law No. (8) of 2004 Regarding Financial Free Zones
Cabinet Resolution No. (28) of 2007
Sets out executive regulations for financial free zones under Federal Law No. 8 of 2004, establishing operational rules and governance framework for zone admini…
Law No. (16) of 2005 Concerning Dubai Silicon Oasis
16 of 2005
Establishes Dubai Silicon Oasis as a free zone with independent governance, financial autonomy, and tax exemptions for registered establishments and employees f…
Law No. (12) of 2004 Concerning the Judicial Authorities at the Dubai International Financial Centre
12 of 2004
Establishes the DIFC Courts as independent judicial authorities operating under DIFC laws and regulations.
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