Operating Law DIFC Law No. 7 of 2018

List of amending documents:

Amendment Law DIFC Law No. 1 of 2024

PART 1 — GENERAL 

1. Title 

(1) This Law may be cited as the “Operating Law 2018” or “this Law”.  

(2) This Law together with the Companies Law DIFC Law No. 5 of 2018 repeals and replaces the Previous Law as it was in force immediately prior to the commencement of this Law.  

(3) Unless otherwise provided, any reference to this Law includes a reference to the Regulations made under this Law.  

2. Legislative authority 

This Law is made by the Ruler. 

3. Application of this Law 

(1) This Law applies in the jurisdiction of the DIFC. 

(2) This Law applies to any person who operates, conducts or attempts to operate or conduct business in or from the DIFC. 

(3) To the extent that this Law or the Regulations apply to any person to whom any provision of the DFSA administered Legislation also applies, this Law and the Regulations shall not exempt such person from any requirement applicable to that person under the DFSA administered Legislation. 

4. Date of enactment and commencement 

(1) This Law is enacted on the date specified in the Enactment No...