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Gateway Legal Services for UAE-India Investments

The UAE-India corridor is a powerhouse of trade and investment. AMLEGALS provides strategic legal counsel to UAE-based businesses, family offices, and funds capitalizing on opportunities in India. We facilitate seamless cross-border transactions, leveraging our expertise in FDI, corporate law, and international dispute resolution.

The AMLEGALS Advantage for UAE Investors

  • Investment Corridor Experts:
    Deep knowledge of the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and tax treaty.
  • Real Estate & Infra Focus:
    Specialized legal support for investments in India’s booming real estate and infrastructure sectors.
  • Arbitration Strength:
    Experience with disputes under various rules, including DIFC-LCIA.
  • Strategic & Commercial:
    We provide advice that is not just legally sound, but also commercially astute.

Our Core Services for UAE Entities

  • Foreign Direct Investment (FDI):
    End-to-end advisory for structuring your investments into India.
  • Corporate & M&A:
    Support for setting up Indian entities, joint ventures, and acquisitions.
  • Real Estate Transactions:
    Due diligence, transaction structuring, and regulatory compliance.
  • International Dispute Resolution:
    Protecting your investments through effective arbitration and litigation.

Our firm provides clear, actionable guidance for businesses investing in India from the UAE, ensuring you can capitalize on the favorable economic climate. We offer detailed India-UAE CEPA legal advice, helping clients leverage the benefits of this landmark agreement, which includes reduced tariffs and simplified trade norms. Our expertise is particularly valuable for navigating the rules around real estate FDI in India, a sector of high interest for UAE-based investors, where we manage everything from title due diligence to RERA compliance. When disputes arise, having a robust resolution strategy is paramount. We are highly experienced in managing DIFC arbitration in India, representing UAE-based clients in proceedings governed by the rules of the DIFC-LCIA Arbitration Centre. We understand the process of enforcing foreign awards in India, ensuring that a favorable outcome in arbitration translates into a tangible result, thereby protecting your commercial interests and investments across borders.

Secure Your Investments in India’s Growth Story Navigate the Indian market with a trusted legal partner by your side. Contact our UAE-India practice group to discuss your legal needs.

Frequently Asked Questions for UAE Businesses

  1. How does the India-UAE CEPA benefit my business? The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) provides significant benefits, including preferential tariffs on over 90% of Indian goods exported to the UAE and 65% of UAE goods to India, easier market access for service providers, and a more streamlined customs and trade facilitation process.
  1. What are the rules for a UAE company investing in Indian real estate? FDI is permitted in the construction development sector (townships, housing, commercial premises) and completed commercial assets. It is generally not permitted in the trading of real estate or agricultural land. All investments must comply with India’s FDI policy and local real estate laws (RERA).
  1. Is an award from the DIFC-LCIA (Dubai) enforceable in India? Yes. The UAE is a notified reciprocating territory under Indian law, and both nations are signatories to the New York Convention. An arbitral award from a recognized seat like the DIFC is enforceable in Indian courts, similar to a decree of an Indian court.
  1. Can a UAE national be a director in an Indian company? Yes, a UAE national can be a director. They will need to obtain a Director Identification Number (DIN) from the Indian Ministry of Corporate Affairs. There are no citizenship or residency requirements for being a director in a private limited company in India.
  1. What is the best way to structure an investment from the UAE into India? While direct investment is possible, many investors from the UAE structure their investments through free zone entities like those in the DIFC or ADGM, which offer their own favorable legal and regulatory frameworks. We can advise on the most tax-efficient and compliant structure based on the nature of your investment.
  1. What is the best way to structure an incoporateion of company in India? It all depends upon your business, requirements and vision for your company in India.

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