DIFC
Our reporting on DIFC
DIFC Courts probate: from death certificate to grant
A registered will settles who inherits, but it does not move a single asset. For a non-Muslim family relying on a will held by the DIFC Courts, that happens only once the executor has obtained a Probate Order and, for most Dubai assets, had it executed through the Dubai Courts. This piece follows the officially published process, with what it costs and where it tends to stall.
DFSA folds prudential forms into B110 and revises credit rating agency rules
From 2 October 2026, DFSA prudential reporting forms B120 and B180 fold into a redesigned form B110, following Consultation Paper No. 174. More principles-based conflict of interest rules for credit rating agencies follow on 1 January 2027.
Wills for non-Muslim residents of the UAE in 2026
When a non-Muslim dies without a registered will, the UAE estate is divided by a fixed federal formula. This piece sets out what the law says, how the main registration routes compare and where the gaps lie.
Deadlines in DIFC
| Date | Jurisdiction | What falls due | Who it affects | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2027 | DIFC | Revised conflict-of-interest rules for credit rating agencies apply | DFSA-authorised credit rating agencies | Confirmed |