Game Development in the UAE: A Legal Guide for Businesses

Webinar for Game Developers and Industry Companies.

The UAE is becoming one of the key centres for business and game development. In this online webinar, we will examine how to establish and grow a company in the region, taking into account all legal and organisational nuances.

We will cover:

— choosing a free zone and company registration;
— hiring employees, outstaffing and remote work;
— obtaining visas and ID cards;
— opening bank accounts;
— taxation in the UAE;
— intellectual property rights and their protection.

What You Will Gain:

— The webinar is practice-oriented: real case studies, Q&A, and clear steps you can apply immediately to your operations or when launching a company.

15:00–16:30
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Webinar Speakers

Anna Miritskaya

Anna Miritskaya

Senior Associate, REVERA Legal Panels Coordinator

Anna oversees the development of legal panels in the UAE, Serbia, Montenegro, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Azerbaijan. She supports clients in business expansion and market entry by working closely with tax and corporate law experts to select the optimal jurisdiction and develop a step-by-step setup plan for international operations.

With over 15 years of experience in legal consulting.

 Svetlana Gordey

Svetlana Gordey

Head of Video Game Law Direction, REVERA Belarus

Svetlana provides legal support to foreign and Belarusian companies on a wide range of issues:

— She assists projects related to the development and publication of video games (mobile games, games for PC and consoles) and other software, representing both publishers and developers.
— She handles projects in the field of intellectual property and trade secrets.
— She aids projects concerning compliance with the High-Tech Park's regulatory framework.
— She supports the ongoing operations of IT companies.

What topics will be covered during the program?

What Makes the UAE Attractive for Business Setup and Game Development Companies

15:00 (GMT+3)
  • Treatment of companies, including start-ups and game development companies, registered in the UAE
  • IT infrastructure and communities (e.g., many IT companies currently have offices in the UAE: Google, Microsoft, IBM, Oracle)
  • Development trends (e.g., the UAE’s removal from grey lists, the conclusion of agreements for the avoidance of double taxation, ratings)

Choosing a Free Zone for Business Setup: Timelines, Costs, and Bank Account Opening Insights

15:15 (GMT+3)

The UAE Labor Market: Key Rules and Conditions for Employers

15:30 (GMT+3)
  • Outstaffing and Remote Work
  • Work Visa and ID Card
  • Personal Bank Account Opening

Key Aspects of Tax System

15:45 (GMT+3)

Intellectual Property in the UAE: Rights and Registration Specifics

16:05 (GMT+3)
  • Game Development and Purchase: Important Nuances

Q&A Session

16:20 (GMT+3)

September 24 | 3:00 PM GMT+3 | YouTube live stream

The webinar will be conducted in Russian
The webinar is free to attend with prior registration

Registration