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UAE Cabinet Approves Resolution on Foreign Direct Investment and Ownership

28 April 2020

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The UAE Cabinet has reportedly approved Resolution No. 16 of 2020, which confirms the economic sectors and activities eligible for up to 100% ownership through foreign direct investment (the positive list). Previously, foreign investment in a UAE company was generally limited to 49% ownership, although the possibility for 100% ownership was provided via Federal Decree-Law No. 19 of September 2018. Resolution No. 16 confirms the positive list of 122 activities eligible for full 100% ownership in the following sectors: agriculture; manufacturing; transport and storage; hospitality and food services; information and communications; science and technology; healthcare; education; arts and entertainment; and...