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A foreign divorce or child custody judgment may be recognised or enforced in the UAE, but obtaining an order abroad does not automatically make it enforceable in the country. The...
Table of Contents Introduction Navigating the New UAE Labour Law Core Principles of the New Labour Law Equality and Anti-Discrimination Protections Against Workplace Harassment The Modern Employment Contract Mandatory Fixed-Term...
Last reviewed: September 2026. This guide reflects UAE federal law and MoHRE guidance as of 2026. Figures and procedures change, so confirm current requirements with MoHRE or a qualified lawyer...
Key Takeaways The UAE does not offer citizenship by investment; its core residence options are the 10-year Golden Visa, 5-year Green Visa, employment and family residence visas, student and retirement...
Last reviewed: September 2026. Written for consumers dealing with UAE banks, finance companies and their appointed collection agents. Short answer: In the UAE, a bank or its appointed collection agent...
Report accidents immediately - call 999 and obtain an official police report. For minor Dubai traffic incidents, you can generate a report via the Dubai Police app. Core deadlines: insurance...
The main law for private-sector employment on the UAE mainland is Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Labour Relations and its Executive Regulations (Cabinet Resolution No....
Family matters in the UAE are mainly handled by the Personal Status Courts, applying Islamic Sharia for Muslims and a separate civil family law framework for non-Muslims and many expatriates....
Foreigners can own freehold property only in designated areas of each emirate (for example, Dubai freehold zones under Dubai Law No. 7 of 2006); elsewhere you may be limited to...
Penalty at a Glance Personal use or possession: at least 3 months in prison or a fine of AED 20,000–100,000 for a first offence; a third offence within three years...
Trade sales remain the most common exit route in the UAE due to speed and the high presence of strategic international buyers seeking regional footprints. Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) on...
Free Zone companies must register for Corporate Tax regardless of whether they expect to pay the 0% or 9% rate. To maintain "Qualifying Free Zone Person" (QFZP) status, entities must...
Corporate Tax Compliance: Free zone entities must register for UAE Corporate Tax and maintain audited financial statements to potentially qualify for a 0% tax rate. Economic Substance Requirements: Companies performing...
Qualifying Free Zone Persons (QFZPs) may maintain a 0% corporate tax rate on qualifying income, whereas mainland entities face a standard 9% rate on profits exceeding 375,000 AED. Transitioning requires...
Golden Visa holders can own 100% of a mainland (onshore) LLC in the UAE for most commercial activities without a local partner. Unlike Free Zone companies, onshore LLCs can trade...
Common Law Foundation: The DIFC operates under an English-language common law framework, offering international investors a familiar legal environment compared to the UAE's onshore civil law system. Investment Flexibility: Venture...
Supplier Registration is Mandatory: All prospective bidders must register on the UAE Ministry of Finance's Federal Supplier Register before participating in federal tenders. ICV Certificates Drive Decisions: The National In-Country...
Corporate Governance for Family Offices in the DIFC and ADGM The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) offer specialized legal frameworks for high-net-worth families to...
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) operate independent, English-language, common-law court systems within the civil-law legal framework of the United Arab Emirates. ADGM directly...
Standard FIDIC provisions operate strictly under the UAE Civil Code, meaning local mandatory statutory provisions can override standard clauses on variations, delay damages, and liability caps. Dispute Adjudication Board (DAB)...
