Corporate & Commercial
A clear legal perspective on the decisions that shape your business — from the first agreement to your next transaction.
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Legal counsel in Dubai
for clients from Indonesia.
Trade between Indonesia and the UAE continues to grow, supported by the Indonesia–UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. Indonesian exporters, hospitality groups and professionals increasingly look to Dubai as a gateway to the Gulf.
Indonesian clients · Jakarta, Surabaya, Bandung, Bali
Your plans in Dubai. A clear way forward.
Rahman & Company is a Dubai-based law firm. We work with clients from Indonesia who want commercially focused, plain-spoken legal counsel for decisions in the UAE, whether you are already here or planning your first step from abroad.
Every conversation starts with your objectives, the people and businesses involved and your timing. The appropriate scope of support is discussed and agreed before any engagement begins.
Questions we often discuss with clients from Indonesia
- Distribution of food, consumer and halal products
- Hospitality and tourism ventures
- Protecting Indonesian brands in the UAE
- Employment arrangements for UAE-based teams
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Frequently asked questions
Before we begin.
We export Indonesian food products to the UAE. Which contracts matter most?
Distribution or agency terms, supply and quality arrangements, labelling responsibilities and brand use are common starting points. We can review your current documents against how the trade actually works.
Does the Indonesia–UAE trade agreement apply to my business?
It may be relevant to some goods and services. Bring details of your products and trading arrangements to your first conversation, and we can discuss whether specialist trade advice is needed.
Can I start the conversation from Indonesia?
Yes. Use the enquiry form to introduce yourself, the people or businesses involved and what you want to achieve, wherever you are in Indonesia or the UAE. Keep it brief and avoid confidential documents until an engagement is agreed. An enquiry does not create a lawyer-client relationship.
Do you advise on the law of Indonesia?
Our practice is based in Dubai. Where your matter also involves the law of Indonesia, we will say so early and discuss coordinating with appropriately qualified advisers there.
Working together
A clear starting point.
01 / UNDERSTAND
Your priorities first.
Begin with your objectives, the background to your matter and any time-sensitive concerns.
02 / DEFINE
Agree the way forward.
Discuss the appropriate scope, relevant checks and engagement arrangements before work begins.
03 / PROGRESS
Focus on the next step.
Work through the agreed issues with a clear view of your commercial and personal priorities.
A conversation is a good place to start