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A comprehensive set of DIFC regulatory references, covering DIFC Laws and Regulations (e.g., Companies, Operating, Employment, Data Protection, Real Property, Foundations), Registrar of Companies notices and forms. This resource serves CFOs, general counsel, compliance officers, company secretaries, and regulated firms in DIFC seeking dependable, up-to-date compliance.
Name
Status
Issuing Authority
Effective Date
1
Data Protection Law
In force (amended)
Ruler of Dubai
Effective Date
2
Law of Security
In force (amended)
Ruler of Dubai
Effective Date
3
Employment Law
In force (amended)
Ruler of Dubai
Effective Date
4
Amendment Law
In force
Ruler of Dubai
Effective Date
5
Insolvency Law
In force (amended)
Ruler of Dubai
Effective Date
6
Concerning Dubai International Financial Centre Courts
In force
Ruler of Dubai
Effective Date
7
Real Property Law
In force (amended)
Ruler of Dubai
Effective Date
8
Regarding the Law on Application of Civil and Commercial Laws in the DIFC
In force (amended)
Ruler of Dubai
Effective Date
9
Operating Law
In force (amended)
Ruler of Dubai
Effective Date
10
Personal Property Law
In force (amended)
Ruler of Dubai
Effective Date
11
Digital Assets Law
In force
Ruler of Dubai
Effective Date
12
Law of Damages and Remedies
In force (amended)
Ruler of Dubai
Effective Date
13
Foundations Law
In force (amended)
DIFC
Effective Date
14
Contract Law in DIFC
In force (amended)
Ruler of Dubai
Effective Date
15
The Implied Terms in Contracts and Unfair Terms Law in DIFC
In force (amended)
Ruler of Dubai
Effective Date
16
Trust Law
In force (amended)
Ruler of Dubai
Effective Date
17
Law of Obligations in the DIFC
In force (amended)
Ruler of Dubai
Effective Date
18
Limited Liability Partnership Law
In force (amended)
Ruler of Dubai
Effective Date
19
Strata Title Law
In force (amended)
Ruler of Dubai
Effective Date
20
Leasing Law
In force (amended)
Ruler of Dubai
Effective Date
21
Limited Partnership Law
In force (amended)
Ruler of Dubai
Effective Date
22
Common Reporting Standard Law
In force (amended)
Ruler of Dubai
Effective Date
23
Electronic Transactions Law
In force (amended)
Ruler of Dubai
Effective Date
24
General Partnership Law
In force (amended)
Ruler of Dubai
Effective Date
25
DIFC Companies Law
In force
Ruler of Dubai
Effective Date
26
Non Profit Incorporated Organisations Law
In force (amended)
Ruler of Dubai
Effective Date
27
The Intellectual Property Law
In force (amended)
Ruler of Dubai
Effective Date
28
Netting Law
In force
DIFC
Effective Date
29
DIFC Regulatory Law
In force (amended)
DIFC
Effective Date
30
Collective Investment Law
In force
DFSA
Effective Date
31
The Arbitration Law
In force (amended)
DIFC
Effective Date
32
Markets Law
In force
DFSA
Effective Date
33
Law Regulating Islamic Financial Business
In force (amended)
Ruler of Dubai
Effective Date
34
Payment System Settlement Finality Law
In force
Ruler of Dubai
Effective Date
35
Relating to the Application of DIFC Laws 2004
In force
Ruler of Dubai
Effective Date
36
The Court Law
Not in force
Ruler of Dubai
Effective Date
37
DIFC Employment Law Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
In force
DIFC
Effective Date
38
Member's Decision
In force
DIFC
Effective Date
39
General Partners Decision to Register a Recognised Limited Partnership
In force
DIFC
Effective Date
40
Financing Statement
In force
DIFC
Effective Date