Changes in the United Arab Emirate's foreign ownership rules came into effect on 1 June 2021, allowing 100% foreign ownership of the share capital of limited liability companies in the UAE. Previously, a 49/51 rule applied that generally required 51% ownership by a UAE national or a company owned by a UAE national. However, foreign ownership restrictions are still allowed in relation to certain activities with so-called strategic impact. As previously reported, the UAE Abu Dhabi Business Center has published a list of Foreign Ownership Activities where full foreign ownership is permitted.