What do you need to know about the UAE’s New Federal Decree-Law No. 25 of 2025 on Civil Transactions?
The United Arab Emirates has enacted Federal Decree-Law No. 25 of 2025 on Civil Transactions, which came into force on 1 June 2026, replacing the long-standing Federal Law No. 5 of 1985. This represents one of the most significant reforms to UAE civil law in almost four decades. The new legislation modernises the legal framework governing contracts, civil liability, property rights, legal capacity, and cross-border transactions. The reforms are...