33 articles found in United Arab Emirates

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...

Table of ContentsIntroduction: The Current Landscape for Cheque Law in the UAEThe New Legal Landscape: What Really Changed?The Shift from Criminal to Civil EnforcementThe Power of a "Writ of Execution"The...

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...

In the UAE, banks and their collection agents must follow Central Bank Consumer Protection rules that prohibit harassment, threats, and disclosure of your debt to third parties without a legal...

The case is that a wife filed petition against her husband claiming a spousal maintenance of AED 5000 per month after failing the reconciliation efforts in 2025. The requested maintenance...

The legal framework for the governance of marriages involving people under the age of 18 has recently been tightened in the UAE with stronger judicial oversight and approval requirements. Underage...

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...

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...

Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in the UAE Courts Key Takeaways Enforcing a foreign court order or arbitration award in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) requires navigating strict procedural rules and...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Introduction: Navigating the 2025 Rental MarketUnderstanding Dubai's Regulatory StructureDubai Land Department (DLD)Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA)Rental Disputes Center (RDC)The Legal Framework: Laws No. 26 and 33The Tenancy Agreement and Ejari...

AI systems and legal-tech tools are altering how companies function throughout the UAE. Yet, as innovation increases, so does the need for effective AI governance and compliance with local technology...

The United Arab Emirates has fundamentally transformed its approach to family law for non-Muslim expatriates, introducing a secular legal framework that represents one of the most progressive reforms in the...

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...

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....