Advisory & Legal Support
Business Advisory Services in the UAE
Business advisory in the UAE means practical guidance on how to structure, protect and operate a company in line with local law: entity choice, transactions, intellectual property, re-domiciliation and regulatory compliance. EHMC offers one-off projects and ongoing retainers for entrepreneurs, SMEs and corporations.
Last reviewed · Reviewed by Mahmoud Mansour, Founder & Managing Director (lawyer in the UAE since 2006) · EH Management Consultancy LLC, Dubai
At a glance
Key facts about business Advisory
- Scope
- Corporate and commercial transactions, IP, retainers, project management, entity transfer, compliance
- Trademark
- EHMC acts as a registered trademark agent in the UAE
- Re-domiciliation
- Relocate an existing company into a UAE jurisdiction such as JAFZA
- Engagement
- Project-based or monthly retainer
- Focus
- Practical, compliant and tailored to goals
Who it is for
Is this the right service for you?
- Owners choosing or changing a structure
- Companies negotiating transactions
- Brands needing IP protection
- Businesses wanting a retained adviser
Process
How it works, step by step
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01
Discovery
Understand goals, structure and risks.
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02
Options and recommendation
Set out routes with trade-offs and costs.
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03
Implementation plan
Define tasks, owners and timelines.
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04
Execution support
Coordinate filings, agreements and approvals.
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05
Ongoing review
Retainer check-ins as the business changes.
Documents
What you typically need
- Company documents and licence
- Shareholder and ownership details
- Existing contracts
- Financial summary
- Description of the transaction or project
Cost
What drives the price
Fees depend on your situation, so we quote after a short consultation with no hidden extras. The main factors are:
- Scope and complexity
- Number of jurisdictions
- One-off versus retainer
- Third-party and government fees
Frequently asked
Questions about business Advisory
What is included in a business advisory retainer?
A retainer gives continuous access to guidance on structuring, contracts, regulatory updates and compliance without scoping a new engagement each time.
Can EHMC register a trademark in the UAE?
Yes. EHMC is a registered trademark agent and manages filing, examination and registration.
What is entity re-domiciliation?
It is moving an existing company into a UAE jurisdiction while preserving its legal history, contracts and relationships.
Is advisory the same as legal advice?
No. Advisory is commercial and regulatory guidance led by our founder, a lawyer in the UAE since 2006. Where a matter needs formal legal services or representation, EHMC works with its partners Akram Al Hashmi Advocacy & Legal Consultants and Lexx Global Counsels.
Official sources
Verify it yourself
Rules and fees change. These government and regulator pages are the authoritative references behind this page.
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