UAE Legal Document Assistant
Not sure which legal document you need? Tell us your situation and get a recommended document type plus its essential clause checklist.
This tool identifies which document type you likely need and what it should cover — it does not generate actual contract text and is not a substitute for a licensed lawyer drafting or reviewing your document.
What's your situation?
Your Recommendation
Choose your situation on the left to see the recommended document type and clause checklist here.
Why This Tool Doesn't Generate the Actual Document
A generated contract that looks complete but misses something specific to your actual situation can be genuinely more dangerous than having no document at all, since it creates false confidence. This tool instead helps you understand what type of document you need and what it should cover, so you can have a more informed, efficient conversation with a lawyer who drafts it properly for your specific circumstances.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, deliberately. This tool identifies which type of legal document your situation likely calls for and lists the essential clauses it should cover — it does not generate actual contract text. Real legal documents need to reflect your specific circumstances precisely, and a generated document that looks complete but misses something important is genuinely more dangerous than no document at all.
No. This tool helps you understand what type of document you need and what it should cover, so you can have a more informed conversation with a lawyer — it does not replace professional legal drafting or review. Given how much a poorly drafted document can cost in dispute resolution compared to proper drafting upfront, we'd recommend having any of these documents professionally drafted or reviewed.
No. This is a rule-based recommendation engine, not a live AI/LLM call — every recommendation traces back to fixed logic based on common UAE legal document types and structures, not generated or analyzed by an AI model in real time.
Many real situations do — for example, hiring a co-founder into a new business might need both a Shareholder Agreement and an Employment Contract if they're also drawing a salary. Run the tool for each distinct situation you're facing, since each document type serves a genuinely different purpose.
Yes — once you reach your results, click "Download PDF" to save the recommended document type and clause checklist, including the same disclaimer shown on this page.
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About this tool
In short: Tell us your situation and find which legal document you need, plus its essential clause checklist.
What to have ready
- The business activity you plan to carry out
- How many shareholders and visas you will need
- Whether you need a physical office or a flexi-desk
- Where your customers are: across the UAE (mainland) or mainly international (free zone)
Common questions
Mainland or free zone: which is better?
It depends on where your customers are. A mainland licence lets you trade across the UAE market; a free zone suits businesses that serve international clients or operate from a single zone. Costs, visa quotas and office rules differ by authority, so compare quotes before you commit.
Do I need a local partner?
Many activities can now be 100% foreign-owned on the mainland, but some regulated activities still carry conditions. Confirm your activity with the licensing authority.
Are the figures on this page exact?
No. They are estimates based on typical published ranges. Final fees depend on the authority, the activity, the office type and the number of visas.
Reference content last reviewed October 2026. Results are estimates for planning, not legal, tax or immigration advice. See our editorial policy or tell us about a correction.