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    Your business is global.
    Your legal protection should be too.

    As a DMCC member, you have direct access to DIFC Courts — common law dispute resolution in English language, wills, mediation and more.

    Any DMCC member can choose DIFC Courts — for any contract, with any partner, anywhere.

    Include one line in your commercial agreement and any dispute is resolved under the common law — regardless of where your counterparty is based. No additional UAE connection required.

    Add this line to your next commercial contract:

    "Any dispute arising out of or in connection with this agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the DIFC Courts in Dubai, UAE."

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    Small Claims Tribunal

    Fast, affordable resolution for commercial disputes up to AED 500,000. Fully digital. Weeks, not months.
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    Commercial Dispute Resolution

    Complex commercial disputes of any value. International judges. An independent English-language common law judiciary. Enforceable in 170+ countries.
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    Digital Economy Court

    A specialist court for disputes involving AI, fintech, blockchain, digital assets and emerging technologies.
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    Mediation

    Resolve disputes faster and at lower cost — in person or online, with Mediators registered with the DIFC Courts.

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    Wills Service

    Register your Will in under 20 minutes. Protect your assets, business and family under the common law.

    * Non-Muslim individuals aged 18 or over with UAE-based assets and/or minor children residing in the UAE are eligible for this service.

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    Digital Assets Will

    The world's first Will for cryptocurrency and digital assets. Launched 2024.

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    Notary Service

    Fast, legally binding notarisation for business and personal documents.

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    Pro Bono Programme

    Free legal assistance for individuals who cannot afford representation. The first programme of its kind in the Middle East, supported by 39 volunteer law firms.

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    Why DIFC Courts

    Set up your new business in Dubai with the flexibility to operate globally through a fully digital process.

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    Common Law, English-Language Court

    The international standard for cross-border commerce.
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    99% Digital

    Fully online proceedings. No physical presence required. 
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    Globally Enforceable

    Judgments recognised in 170+ countries. 
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    Built for Dubai's Future

    Institutional pillar of the D33 Economic Agenda.
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