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August 1, 2019 by Web Developer in Articles

The UAE Regulatory Framework on Corporate Governance

by Abduraheem Padinhare Kayakalil - Associate at Hamdan Al Shamsi Lawyers and Legal Consultants

It is the second article in a series of articles written by Abduraheem Padinhare Kayakalil Associate at Hamdan Al Shamsi Lawyers and Legal Consultants to give a better insight to the readers about the corporate governance practices under the best practice principles and UAE legal system through innovative suggestions of its implementation for your organisation. Next series will be on Corporate Governance for Non-listed companies.

United Arab Emirates (UAE), an influential player in the Middle East and Africa region and Dubai as the gateway to the world, have created an unparallel example of success through the innovative vision and brilliant leadership of this great nation. It has cultivated the land of sand into the land of smartness with a unique state-of-the-art facility in all spheres.

Strong adherence to the rule of law played a pivotal role in the journey of this Arab unity. The contribution of companies (national or international) to the development of the nation is unprecedented in the world. Moreover, the regulatory eco-system of the country has given more opportunity to grow and to be first in everything as envisioned by the Prime Minister His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

Globally, corporate governance is a compliance proposition through a regulatory framework and best practice principles. Some jurisdictions have inculcated the best practice principles into their domestic legislation through mandatory provisions for certain kind of incorporations and left as optional for the rest. The UAE Commercial Companies Law is the master legislation on the point of touching the key areas of governance of incorporations.

In addition, the UAE has corporate governance rules 2016 promulgated by the Securities and Commodity Authority under the power envisaged by Master Legislation specifically applicable to listed UAE public companies. The regulation is not applicable to banks and so far, it is within the domain of Central Bank rules.

The corporate governance of DIFC companies is monitored under the DIFC law No.2 of 2009 read with the general module. The ADGM companies are under the regulatory regime of Companies Regulation and Commercial Licensing Regulation of Abu Dhabi Global Market.

Security and Commodity Authority (SCA), Central Bank and the Department of Economic department are the key authorities responsible for corporate governance. The regulatory framework touches with composition, formation, operation of the board, members, committees, powers and its remuneration, CSR and audits. It also provides a provision for the violation penalty of corporate governance rules by any applicable companies.

However, there is a grey area which can absolutely be termed as optional to best practice for monitoring. Non-listed companies are not bound by corporate governance rules. It is a necessary option for the private companies to have a self-regulatory framework with the spirit of contractual obligation to give strength for the smooth operation of the company under the legal arms.

For more information please contact Abduraheem Padinhare Kayakalil  at Hamdan AlShamsi Lawyers & Legal Consultants. Please also contact us if you are looking for corporate law experts in Dubai.

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