A company merger or a company acquisition can represent important business opportunities for investors in Dubai. The two processes rely on the concept of uniting two distinct companies, although in the acquisition one company ceases to exist completely. To find out more about company mergers and acquisitions please contact our law firm in Dubai at: http://www.dubai-lawyers.net/

1. Mergers and Acquisitions in Dubai
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Investing in Dubai
Mergers and acquisitions are two types of transactions
between companies used to expand an existing company
or consolidate its position.
In Dubai, this business practice is employed by foreign
investors who want to expand their company and do
business in the Emirates.

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Company Amalgamation in Dubai
According to the Dubai Company Law, the process of
amalgamation can be divided into the two distinct
processes, mergers and acquisitions.
The differences between the two types of business
transactions lie mainly in the manner in which one of the
two companies is treated during the amalgamation.

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Company Mergers in Dubai
During a company merger in Dubai, two existing
companies combine their assets, shareholders and
management board to form a new company.
After the merger is complete, the combined companies go
on as a single legal entity. Mergers between equal
companies are rare and, in most cases, the larger
company will assimilate the smaller one.

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Company Acquisitions in Dubai
The acquisition is essentially a takeover made by one
company over another. The target company ceases to
exist once the process is complete.
The acquiring company buys the majority of the stakes
in the purchased company/companies in Dubai.

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Requirements for M&A Activities in Dubai
Merger and acquisition (M&A) processes are regulated in
Dubai.
Investors who want to perform such a transaction must
obtain an approval from the Securities and Commodities
Authority in Dubai if the process takes place between joint
stock companies.

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Merger and Acquisition Taxation in Dubai
Dubai has a low tax regime with very little taxes imposed
on companies.
The same principles for taxation apply for company
mergers and acquisitions. There are no taxes levied
when the process takes place.

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Issues Regarding Mergers and Acquisitions
in Dubai
Mergers and acquisitions should be performed after a
company due diligence procedure.
Investors who choose to perform a merger or acquisition
need to consider a number of other aspects, apart from the
market synergies. The transition for the employees in
Dubai is an example of such an aspect to be considered.

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Options for Dubai Investors
While mergers and acquisitions are an option with
considerable advantages for foreign companies in Dubai,
investors also have other business options.
They can incorporate a new company or start a branch
for their foreign business. The option depends on the
future business plans.

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Assistance for M&A in Dubai
Our lawyers in Dubai can assist you during a company
merger or acquisition. A series of aspects must be
taken into consideration, including several different
business transactions.
You can contact our law firm in Dubai for more
information about M&A processes.

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