Support for launching IT / GameDev products in the UAE

The UAE is one of the key hubs for IT and GameDev: here you’ll find AD Gaming, tax incentives, and visa programs tailored for developers. With Futura Law, launching a digital business in the Emirates becomes simple and secure – from company registration and licensing to contracts with developers and platforms.

Why is it profitable to launch an IT / GameDev product in the UAE?

Favorable tax regime

VAT is 5%, and corporate tax is 9%.

Specialized support programs

AD Gaming residency, preferential conditions for IT companies, opportunities to participate in grant and accelerator initiatives.

Access to global markets

Strategic location between Europe, Asia, and Africa, along with advanced infrastructure for digital exports.

Attractiveness for investors

The UAE is a highly reputable jurisdiction where IT and GameDev are considered priority sectors.

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How we can help launch your product in the UAE

  1. Support with IP transfer or licensing We handle intellectual property rights transfer or licensing both at the negotiation stage and during execution.
  2. Preparation of documentation for creating or modifying IP assets We draft documents confirming exclusive rights, review existing materials, and minimize risks by analyzing business processes.
  3. Preparation of documents for the use of your IT / GameDev products We draft terms, policies, and rules necessary for operating and scaling your products, including user-facing documentation.
  4. Drafting contracts with partners If your products are distributed through partners, we ensure favorable service terms, licensing agreements, and public offers.
  5. Trademark registration for brand and product protection We assist in analyzing words, images, logos, sounds, colors, and more prior to registration, and provide full support throughout the trademark registration process. 
  6. Depositing your product in special registries We support registration (depositing) of game characters, designs, source code, apps, websites, databases, audiovisual works, key screenshots, and other critical assets.
  7. Ensuring compliance with data protection regulations We help you comply with local laws regarding user personal data protection.
  8. Product audit for store compliance We review your product to ensure it meets all legal and store requirements. If needed, we prepare guidance on risk mitigation or product adjustments.
  9. Obtaining crypto licenses and special permits We assist in obtaining permits for content creation, distribution, and marketing.

Advantages of launching digital products with Futura Law

  1. Comprehensive support We cover all aspects of business launch in the UAE: company registration, licensing, bank account opening, visas for founders and employees, as well as tax and accounting support. Additionally, we handle contract drafting and adaptation under UAE law, trademark registration, and copyright protection. You get complete support, allowing you to focus on your product instead of legal and administrative details.
  2. Tailored approach to each project We analyze your business model, goals, and strategy, then build the optimal structure — from jurisdiction choice to licensing and tax planning.
  3. Longstanding expertise in IT & GameDev projects We work with digital companies, startups, and game studios, fully understanding the specifics of their business models and regulatory requirements. This allows us to provide solutions that account not only for UAE law but also international industry standards.
  4. Experienced team in the UAE Our team in Dubai and Abu Dhabi includes more than 20 specialists working daily with UAE government authorities. We know all procedural nuances and provide support in English, Russian, and Arabic — without barriers and with guaranteed precision at every stage.

How does it work

Supporting the launch of an EdTech platform for business leaders in the UAE market

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Client – ​​NDA project in the field of education

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What was done

We developed Terms of Use and Privacy Policy for the website, ensuring its compliance with legal standards and transparent conditions for the use of educational programs. We also prepared an offer for payment and organization of offline events, adapted to the UAE legislation in the field of consumer protection.

Result

Thanks to our legal support, the client successfully launched and established the platform in the UAE, ensuring legal security in both online and offline formats.

Support of a promotional campaign to popularize Dubai under a contract with UAE government agencies

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​​International crypto company

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What was done

We analyzed the client's marketing strategy, identified potential risks and proposed strategies to minimize them, assessed the tax aspects of prize distribution and personal data processing. In the report, we gave recommendations on adjusting the campaign model to comply with legal requirements. After adjustments, we prepared key legal documents, including the Campaign Rules and Privacy Policy.

Result

Thanks to our legal support, the client successfully launched the project on time, complying with all regulatory requirements of the UAE. A well-developed tax and legal strategy allowed us to reduce risks, ensuring legal transparency of the campaign and protection of personal data.

Distribution model for receiving royalties in the UAE

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Software developer for business process optimization

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What was done

We developed a distribution model through a distributor in the UAE so that the client could receive royalties from foreign clients. As part of the project, we prepared a set of legal documents for the implementation of this scheme: a distribution agreement between the client and the distributor from the UAE, regulating the terms of transfer of rights and receipt of royalties; an agreement with the end client, including elements of a software license agreement, as well as agreements for the provision of services (cloud access and technical support).

Result

The client received a clear and legally verified distribution scheme, allowing it to effectively enter foreign markets and receive payments from foreign customers through the UAE. The developed agreements ensured legal protection of IP, allowed us to adapt the terms of work with end clients and optimize operational processes when expanding international activities.

Creating a software ownership and usage scheme in the MENA market

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Cypriot developer of MedTech solutions for patient record management

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What was done

At the first stage, we conducted a detailed analysis of the risks associated with software rights transfer agreements. We prepared strategic recommendations to eliminate possible threats of loss of rights and ensure sustainable legal protection of the business. After that, we developed a license agreement for the use of software in the MENA region, which ensures the automatic transfer of rights to derivative products and new versions of the software to the Cypriot company.

Result

Thanks to a competent license agreement, all rights to the modified and updated software remain the property of the Cypriot company, which guarantees long-term protection of intellectual property and eliminates the risk of losing control over key assets.

Audit of IP object creation processes and securing IP rights to a company in the UAE

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Client – ​​Web3 crypto wallet developer

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What was done

The client developed a Web3 crypto wallet integrated with Telegram. Initially, the project was developed by an Estonian company, but there was no proper documentation for legal protection of intellectual property (IP).

We audited the IP creation processes by developers to ensure compliance with IP legislation. After that, we developed a package of documents ensuring the automatic transfer of rights to all past and future project developments to the client's holding company in the UAE. In addition, we developed an option agreement between the client and the holding company, granting the client the right to buy out all key IP assets in the event of a corporate conflict.

Result

Our solution ensured reliable protection of the client's IP and legally secured the ownership of the IP in a strategically important jurisdiction - the UAE. The option agreement created an additional layer of security, allowing the client to be guaranteed to retain control over key assets in the cryptocurrency and Web3 space.

Support for the launch of an international platform for freelancers

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​​Freelancer and contractor communication service

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What was done

We assisted in making a decision and approving the corporate and contractual structure of the service, while communicating with government agencies and regulators to obtain classified information. Based on this, we prepared documents for obtaining VARA approval, including a detailed business plan.

Result

Launch of an international platform for freelancer and contractor communication service with a reliable legal basis.

Comparison of the UAE and Saudi Arabia as jurisdictions for launching a project

client

International educational and cultural project

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What was done

We conducted a comparative analysis of the legal consequences of implementing a project to create a video game museum in the UAE and Saudi Arabia and prepared a communication strategy with copyright holders, taking into account the country of origin of the copyright holder. The project involved the extensive use of intellectual property of the largest video game developers and publishers, including characters, audiovisual content and other materials from different countries.

Result

The developed legal strategy and fair use analysis allowed us to optimize the project concept, minimize the risks of violations and determine the best ways to legally use the content. This gave the client confidence in the international protection of the project and the opportunity to more accurately formulate its format and location.

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Supporting the launch of an EdTech platform for business leaders in the UAE market

client

Client – ​​NDA project in the field of education

What was done

We developed Terms of Use and Privacy Policy for the website, ensuring its compliance with legal standards and transparent conditions for the use of educational programs. We also prepared an offer for payment and organization of offline events, adapted to the UAE legislation in the field of consumer protection.

Result

Thanks to our legal support, the client successfully launched and established the platform in the UAE, ensuring legal security in both online and offline formats.

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Support of a promotional campaign to popularize Dubai under a contract with UAE government agencies

client

​​International crypto company

What was done

We analyzed the client's marketing strategy, identified potential risks and proposed strategies to minimize them, assessed the tax aspects of prize distribution and personal data processing. In the report, we gave recommendations on adjusting the campaign model to comply with legal requirements. After adjustments, we prepared key legal documents, including the Campaign Rules and Privacy Policy.

Result

Thanks to our legal support, the client successfully launched the project on time, complying with all regulatory requirements of the UAE. A well-developed tax and legal strategy allowed us to reduce risks, ensuring legal transparency of the campaign and protection of personal data.

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country

Distribution model for receiving royalties in the UAE

client

Software developer for business process optimization

What was done

We developed a distribution model through a distributor in the UAE so that the client could receive royalties from foreign clients. As part of the project, we prepared a set of legal documents for the implementation of this scheme: a distribution agreement between the client and the distributor from the UAE, regulating the terms of transfer of rights and receipt of royalties; an agreement with the end client, including elements of a software license agreement, as well as agreements for the provision of services (cloud access and technical support).

Result

The client received a clear and legally verified distribution scheme, allowing it to effectively enter foreign markets and receive payments from foreign customers through the UAE. The developed agreements ensured legal protection of IP, allowed us to adapt the terms of work with end clients and optimize operational processes when expanding international activities.

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Show less

country

Creating a software ownership and usage scheme in the MENA market

client

Cypriot developer of MedTech solutions for patient record management

What was done

At the first stage, we conducted a detailed analysis of the risks associated with software rights transfer agreements. We prepared strategic recommendations to eliminate possible threats of loss of rights and ensure sustainable legal protection of the business. After that, we developed a license agreement for the use of software in the MENA region, which ensures the automatic transfer of rights to derivative products and new versions of the software to the Cypriot company.

Result

Thanks to a competent license agreement, all rights to the modified and updated software remain the property of the Cypriot company, which guarantees long-term protection of intellectual property and eliminates the risk of losing control over key assets.

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country

Audit of IP object creation processes and securing IP rights to a company in the UAE

client

Client – ​​Web3 crypto wallet developer

What was done

The client developed a Web3 crypto wallet integrated with Telegram. Initially, the project was developed by an Estonian company, but there was no proper documentation for legal protection of intellectual property (IP).

We audited the IP creation processes by developers to ensure compliance with IP legislation. After that, we developed a package of documents ensuring the automatic transfer of rights to all past and future project developments to the client's holding company in the UAE. In addition, we developed an option agreement between the client and the holding company, granting the client the right to buy out all key IP assets in the event of a corporate conflict.

Result

Our solution ensured reliable protection of the client's IP and legally secured the ownership of the IP in a strategically important jurisdiction - the UAE. The option agreement created an additional layer of security, allowing the client to be guaranteed to retain control over key assets in the cryptocurrency and Web3 space.

Know more

Show less

country

Support for the launch of an international platform for freelancers

client

​​Freelancer and contractor communication service

What was done

We assisted in making a decision and approving the corporate and contractual structure of the service, while communicating with government agencies and regulators to obtain classified information. Based on this, we prepared documents for obtaining VARA approval, including a detailed business plan.

Result

Launch of an international platform for freelancer and contractor communication service with a reliable legal basis.

Know more

Show less

country

Comparison of the UAE and Saudi Arabia as jurisdictions for launching a project

client

International educational and cultural project

What was done

We conducted a comparative analysis of the legal consequences of implementing a project to create a video game museum in the UAE and Saudi Arabia and prepared a communication strategy with copyright holders, taking into account the country of origin of the copyright holder. The project involved the extensive use of intellectual property of the largest video game developers and publishers, including characters, audiovisual content and other materials from different countries.

Result

The developed legal strategy and fair use analysis allowed us to optimize the project concept, minimize the risks of violations and determine the best ways to legally use the content. This gave the client confidence in the international protection of the project and the opportunity to more accurately formulate its format and location.

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  • A consultation on launching your specific IT / GameDev product
  • A detailed roadmap for launch
  • A consultation on costs, taxes, and timelines
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