Skip to main content
LEXAI
Decree

General UAE Legal Questions LawDecree No. (1) of 2019

Dubai Law·1 of 2019

Issued Date
January 7, 2019
Effective from
January 7, 2019
Articles
4
Last synced
Sep 7, 2026
Download PDFOfficial source

Plain-language summary

Establishes procedures for government entities in Dubai whose budgets are included in the General or Supplementary Budget to register in a public legal director…

Synced from the official UAE Legislation portal · Plain-language summary by the LEXAI editorial team

Article-level text

Key Articles

4 articles

  1. 1

    Article 1

    Article (1) a. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other legislation, any Government Entity whose budget is included in the General Budget or the Supplementary Budget of the Government of Dubai and which wishes to establish, solely or in partnership with other persons, a Company of any legal form whatsoever, whether within or outside of the Emirate of Dubai, must, under the pain of nullity, obtain the written approval of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai prior to establishing that Company. ©2020 The Supreme Legislation Committee in the Emirate of Dubai 1Every effort has been made to produce an accurate and complete English version of this legislation. However, for the purpose of its interpretation and application, reference must be made to the original Arabic text. In case of conflict, the Arabic text will prevail.

    -- 1 of 2 --

    Decree No. (1) of 2019 Regulating the Establishment of Companies by Government Entities in the Emirate of Dubai Page 2 of 2 b. The rules and procedures that Government Entities to which paragraph (a) of this Article applies must follow, in applying for establishing any Company, will be prescribed by the relevant resolution issued by the Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai upon the recommendation of the Department of Finance. Exemption from Compliance with this Decree

  2. 2

    Article 2

    Article (2) The provisions of this Decree will not apply to the entities that are in charge of investing Government property pursuant to the legislation in force, or to the Companies established by free zone authorities, such as the Dubai International Financial Centre, and Special Development Zone authorities. Implementation

  3. 3

    Article 3

    Article (3) The Department of Economic Development and the authorities regulating Special Development Zones and free zones, such as the Dubai International Financial Centre must, each within its own jurisdiction, take the necessary measures and actions to ensure compliance with the provisions of this Decree. Commencement and Publication

  4. 4

    Article 4

    Article (4) This Decree comes into force on the day on which it is issued, and will be published in the Official Gazette. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Ruler of Dubai Issued in Dubai on 7 January 2019 Corresponding to 1 Jumada al-Ula 1440 A.H.

    -- 2 of 2 --

Note: This legislation is sourced from the Dubai Legislation Portal (dlp.dubai.gov.ae). The original Arabic text is the authoritative version.

Reading shortcut

Ask LEXAI a question about 1 of 2019.

Plain-English answers, with a citation back to the exact article. Free to use, no sign-up.

LEXAI provides general legal information, not legal advice. For your specific case, speak to a licensed UAE lawyer.

Ask a question

Keep reading

Related guides

General

Enjaz Abu Dhabi: What Injaz Centres Do and How to Use Them

A practical guide to Enjaz (Injaz) centres in Abu Dhabi — the service centres listed by the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department for case filing, notary public work, attestations and court data entry — where they are, what they handle, how hours differ by centre, and why the Saudi visa platform with the same name is a different thing entirely.

5 min read

General

Consumer Complaints in the UAE: How to File One and Escalate It (2026)

A step-by-step guide to the UAE consumer complaint ladder: what you demand from the seller, when the emirate's economic department takes over, how the Ministry of Economy channel works, the laws behind each step, and the point where the courts start.

5 min read

General

Types of Lawyers in the UAE — Advocates, Consultants and Every Practice Area Explained

UAE law licenses two categories of lawyer — advocates who appear in court and legal consultants who advise. This guide maps both, walks through every major practice area, and shows how to verify a licence before hiring anyone.

5 min read