Private joint-stock firms must hold annual meetings by June 30 — Ministry of Economy and Tourism
The Ministry of Economy and Tourism has reminded private joint-stock companies that annual general meetings must be held by 30 June 2026 for those with financial years ending 31 December 2025, in compliance with Federal Decree-Law No. 32 of 2021.
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- Applies to
- Corporate · UAE
- What to do
- Private joint-stock companies must schedule and hold annual general meetings by 30 June 2026 (for FY ending 31 Dec 2025). Submit meeting minutes and audited financial statements through the Ministry of Economy and Tourism's digital platform to renew company registration. Ensure female board representation complies with Ministerial Resolution No. 137 of 2024.
The ministry emphasizes that timely compliance strengthens corporate governance, protects shareholder rights, and enhances readiness for potential stock market listing. Annual general meetings are a legal obligation requiring approval of audited financial statements, discussion of governance reports, and strategic decisions. The ministry has simplified procedures through its Zero Bureaucracy initiative, enabling instant digital submission of requests and documents via a unified electronic platform. Virtual attendance and electronic voting are now available. The ministry also mandates increased female representation on corporate boards under Ministerial Resolution No. 137 of 2024. Monitoring is conducted through advanced supervisory systems with emphasis on governance report quality and financial disclosure.
Source
“The Ministry of Economy and Tourism has stressed the need for private joint-stock companies to hold their annual general meetings within the legally prescribed deadlines, and no later than 30 June 2026 for companies whose financial year ended on December 31, 2025.”
— Gulf News, 8 Jun 2026
Reported by: Gulf News 8 Jun 2026 Read the original ↗ More from Gulf News →
Quick answers
What do I need to do?
Private joint-stock companies must schedule and hold annual general meetings by 30 June 2026 (for FY ending 31 Dec 2025). Submit meeting minutes and audited financial statements through the Ministry of Economy and Tourism's digital platform to renew company registration. Ensure female board representation complies with Ministerial Resolution No. 137 of 2024.
What was the deadline?
30 Jun 2026 — this deadline has passed.
Who reported this?
Gulf News (UAE).
When was it announced?
8 Jun 2026.
Where can I read the original?
Read the original at Gulf News: https://gulfnews.com/business/economy/uae-urges-private-joint-stock-firms-to-hold-annual-meetings-by-june-30-1.500567036
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