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UAE Commercial Companies Law: position of DMCC companies and branches

DMCC Free Zone entities are governed by DMCCA Regulations 2024, not the UAE Commercial Companies Law.
Article 186.9 confirms that federal law does not apply to DMCC companies or branches.
Incorporation, licensing and other corporate matters for DMCC entities are analyzed under DMCCA Regulations 2024.
DMCC branches operating outside the Free Zone within the UAE mainland may fall under UAE Commercial Companies Law.
Other UAE federal and Dubai laws may still apply to DMCC entities where relevant.
Mainland branches require separate consideration under the UAE Commercial Companies Law.
Dentons provides contacts for further guidance on DMCC corporate matters.
The article highlights that DMCC has its own regulatory framework distinct from federal law.
The piece notes that DMCC entities must still comply with general UAE laws where applicable.
The article appears in Dentons' UAE Commercial Companies Law briefing as of June 2, 2026.

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