- Rules & Regulations
Licensing / Companies Regulation & Amiri Decree
ANCFZ was established by Amiri Decree 15/2023, which sets out the free zone’s licensing and company regulations. Companies registered here also follow the UAE’s federal rules on beneficial ownership, anti money laundering and corporate tax.
The documents on this page are the official texts: the formation decree, the schedule of violations and fines, Cabinet Decision 109/2023 on beneficial ownership procedures and Cabinet Resolution 132/2023 on its penalties, the anti money laundering regulations including Cabinet Resolution 134 of 2025, and the corporate tax guide for free zone persons.
Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO)
In accordance with UAE Cabinet Decision No. (109) of 2023 concerning the Regulation of Beneficial Owner Procedures, all companies established in the United Arab Emirates, including entities registered in commercial free zones, are required to maintain accurate, complete and up-to-date records of their Beneficial Owners, partners and shareholders.
Cabinet Decision No. 109/2023 On the Regulation of the Real Beneficiary Procedures
Cabinet Resolution No. (132) of 2023 Concerning the Administrative Penalties against Violators of The Provisions of the Cabinet Resolution No. (109) of 2023 Concerning the Regulation of Beneficial Owner Procedures
Anti Money Laundering (AML)
Regulations on Anti Money Laundering
Cabinet resolution 134 of 2025
Corporate Tax
Corporate Tax Guide for free zone persons