The UAE has issued Federal Decree-Law No. (20) of 2025 (the “Amendment Law), which introduces several material changes to Federal Decree-Law No. (32) of 2021 on Commercial Companies (CCL).
These amendments reflect an ongoing policy direction aimed at clarifying the CCL scope of application, enhancing corporate flexibility, improving governance and aligning the onshore framework more closely with international practice.
This update summarises the key amendments of practical relevance to companies governed by the CCL.
