Cristian Fischetti
(+39) 02 3663 8610
Abu Dhabi and Gulf Area Office
Based in Abu Dhabi, the LEXIA UAE Office provides strategic legal, tax and business advisory services to Italian and international clients seeking to invest in, establish a presence in, or expand their operations in the United Arab Emirates and the wider Gulf region.
Led by Cristian Fischetti, a partner at LEXIA and the managing partner of the UAE office, our team assists companies, investors and entrepreneurs in navigating the UAE’s complex legal and regulatory environment.
Drawing on our extensive expertise, we provide comprehensive solutions for company formation, M&A transactions, real estate investments, tax compliance and corporate relocation, enabling our clients to achieve their objectives with confidence.
Why LEXIA opened an office in Abu Dhabi: connecting markets, driving growth
At LEXIA, we understand the importance of connecting international markets. Our Abu Dhabi and Gulf Area Office was established to support Italian and global companies seeking to expand into the Gulf region.
Abu Dhabi offers significant business growth opportunities thanks to:
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a favourable tax regime;
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rental yields ranging from 5% to 10%;
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access to the Golden Visa programme;
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a rapidly expanding real estate market;
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a 36% increase in real estate transaction in 2024
The city’s strategic location, robust infrastructure and access to global capital through sovereign wealth funds make it an ideal destination for companies looking to enter the Middle Eastern market.
Our approach is to connect Italy, Europe, and the Middle East.
The LEXIA UAE Office combines in-depth local knowledge with a global perspective. We help our clients navigate the complexities of the UAE market while remaining competitive on an international scale by offering integrated legal, tax, and immigration advisory services.
Our strategic guidance and innovative solutions empower businesses to seize the opportunities offered by one of the world’s most dynamic economies.
The LEXIA UAE office serves a diverse clientele, including high-net-worth (HNWI) and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNWI) individuals.
We provide expert advice on cross-border transactions, corporate structuring, regulatory compliance and much more, helping our clients to thrive in the dynamic Gulf marketplace.
For clients interested in investing in Dubai’s real estate market, LEXIA is proud to offer an exclusive partnership with AZIZI Developments, one of the UAE’s leading private real estate developers. Through this collaboration, we promote AZIZI’s residential and commercial projects in Italy and across Europe, giving investors access to high-potential opportunities in some of Dubai’s most prestigious urban areas.
AZIZI’s flagship projects, such as Riviera, Azizi Venice and Azizi Milan, embody the quality and innovation driving Dubai’s real estate market forward. These developments offer premium investment opportunities and allow investors to participate in Dubai’s dynamic urban transformation.
Furthermore, Elmira Shahbazi, Head of Real Estate & Property Management at LEXIA, is a proud member of STEP (the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners), the global professional body for experts in family succession and wealth planning. Through STEP’s ‘Advising Families Across Generations’ programme, Elmira provides unparalleled expertise in estate planning and wealth management, ensuring that family investments and legacies are effectively preserved and managed across generations.
