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Best Business Setup Consultants in Dubai: Immunizing Your Business from the "Succession Freeze" in 2026

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For expatriate entrepreneurs in the UAE, the greatest threat to business continuity is not market competition, but the legal chaos triggered by the death of a shareholder. In 2026, with the enforcement of the new Civil Transactions Law regarding inheritance and heirless assets, the stakes have never been higher. The "Succession Freeze" occurs when an individual shareholder passes away. UAE banks immediately freeze the company’s accounts (if the deceased was a sole signatory or majority owner) and the shares are locked by the courts until probate is settled. This process can take months, leaving employees unpaid and contracts void. The best business setup consultants in dubai are now advising a sophisticated structural fix: The Foundation Holding Company . The Strategy: The "Foundation" as a Corporate Shield The traditional method of holding shares in your personal name is increasingly viewed as a liability. The superior strategy for 2026 is to establish a Foundatio...