Live Webinar – Business Setup and essence of succession planning in the UAE
In today’s dynamic business landscape, establishing a strong foundation in the UAE requires not only selecting the right corporate structure but also planning for long-term sustainability. As regulatory frameworks continue to evolve and family-owned and privately held businesses grow across generations, entrepreneurs must adopt strategic approaches that address both formation and succession considerations. A well-structured business set-up, combined with proactive succession planning, ensures operational continuity, safeguards stakeholder interests, and protects the legacy of the enterprise.
Join our experts, Huzaifa Ali and Kavita Puranik Jumani, for an insightful live webinar that will explore the critical aspects of business formation in the UAE and the legal essentials of succession planning. The session will provide practical guidance on choosing appropriate legal structures, understanding regulatory requirements, and implementing succession strategies that align with your long-term business objectives.
This session is ideal for entrepreneurs, investors, family business owners, senior executives, and professionals seeking to establish or future-proof their business presence in the UAE.
Key Topics Covered:
- Key steps in UAE business set-up.
- Choosing the right legal structure.
- Regulatory and compliance essentials.
- Importance of succession planning.
- Legal considerations for ownership transfer.
- Protecting family and business interests.
Speakers
- Huzaifa Haider is an experienced corporate services and business advisory professional with a strong background in corporate governance, business setup, and regulatory compliance within the State of Qatar. With over a decade of experience, including leadership roles at leading advisory firms, he has successfully managed teams, developed business opportunities, and delivered strategic solutions to clients navigating Qatar’s corporate and regulatory landscape.
- His expertise spans company formation under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI), Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) structuring, corporate secretarial services, compliance advisory, and stakeholder management.
- Known for driving business growth and building long-term client relationships, Huzaifa has a proven track record of delivering high-quality advisory services through consultative engagement and tailored solutions. His hands-on approach to project management, in-depth understanding of Qatar’s Mainland and Free Zone frameworks (including QFC and other special jurisdictions), and experience in drafting and reviewing corporate legal documentation position him as a trusted advisor in the market.
- Kavita Puranik Jumani is a Manager – Legal at and a common law qualified lawyer with over a decade of experience advising clients across leading law firms and financial institutions. She is a member of the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa and an Associate Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
- Kavita has extensive experience in banking and infrastructure financing transactions, both onshore and offshore, with a particular focus on advising key stakeholders such as financial institutions, project developers, and regulatory bodies.