In 2020, the UAE Cabinet issued Resolution No. 16 of 2020 Concerning the Determination of the Positive List of Economic Sectors and Activities Eligible for Foreign Direct Investment and Percentage of their Ownership (PDF, 550 KB).
The said resolution names 122 economic activities in the Positive list. These activities are permitted for 100 per cent foreign ownership. Under the positive list there are 3 categories in which an investor can launch its business. They are:
The Cabinet’s resolution presents the minimum capital and the requirements and conditions for each activity in the respective sector.
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