Welcome to
Azhari Legal Consultancy
Our main philosophy is based on the energetic representation of our clients’ interests.
Rather than getting lost in scientific work, we solve problems.
Est. 2003 Berlin · 2005 Dubai
At a glance
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Globally Connected
Our international network and cross-border experience enable us to support clients across jurisdictions. Our team speaks more than eleven languages and works closely with trusted law firms and partners across Europe and Asia.
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Established Expertise
With over two decades of experience, our legal team has established expertise that you can trust. Since 2005, we have been delivering practical solutions and proactive representation to our clients.
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Licensed CSP
We are a licensed Corporate Service Provider (CSP), a licence few firms in the UAE hold. We form and administer our clients’ foundations, holding companies and special purpose vehicles, so legal advice and administration come from one team.
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Wealth and Succession
We help families and entrepreneurs protect their assets and plan their succession, using foundations, holding companies, corporate service providers and registered DIFC wills. Each structure is designed to work across borders and generations.
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Twelve Practice Areas
From corporate services and international tax planning to labour law, real estate, wills and dispute resolution, we advise in twelve practice areas. Clients can rely on one firm as their business and family needs change.
Recognition and Awards
A Record of Excellence
Our Services
Efficient Services.Outstanding Results.
Who we are
The Team
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Dr. Ghassan Azhari brings German tax law and UAE practice together. An accredited German tax lawyer, he is registered with the DIFC Courts as a Wills Draftsman and as a Practitioner (Part II), and has led the firm since founding it in 2003.
Languages
German, English
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Mohamed Al Masry Senior Associate Commercial & Litigation English, Arabic, French m.almasry
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Oleg Shevtsiv Attorney-at-law English, Ukrainian, Russian o.shevtsiv
@azhari-law.com
Insights
Latest articles
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Tax
UAE VAT Changes Effective from 1 October 2026: What Businesses Need to Know
The UAE VAT rate remains at 5%, but this does not mean that the VAT framework has remained unchanged.
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Tax
Will Free Zone Companies Be Subject to the Corporate Tax?
As announced in January 2022, the United Arab Emirates will introduce a federal Corporate Tax (CT) on business profits that will be effective for financial years starting on or after 1 June 2023.
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Firm News
Online lecture: ‘Employment Laws and Regulations in UAE’ with Dr. Ghassan Azhari, 30 March 2021
On 30 March 2021, Dr. Ghassan Azhari held a lecture on UAE Labour Law at Middlesex University. His lecture covered the mainland jurisdiction and the Labour Laws in the DIFC and other Free Zones.
Quick Contact
Contact Us
Executive Tower D (Aspect Tower),
Office 901, Business Bay,
P.O. Box 213811, Dubai,
United Arab Emirates
Phone +971 (0) 4 447 3557
Fax +971 (0) 4 447 3556
Email info@azhari-law.com




