On 28 March 2020, the Dubai Free Zones Council and several free zones across the United Arab Emirates announced financial and other support measures (the “Measures”) to mitigate the adverse impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on registered entities operating in such free zones. We have set out below a brief summary of the Measures adopted by some of the more commonly used free zones. Please note that the Measures listed are limited to fee reductions/waivers and extended timeframes for making mandatory filings, and are current as of 9 April 2020.
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April 13, 2020
