30 articles found in United Arab Emirates

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...

Table of Contents Introduction: Understanding the UAE's Strict Drug LawsThe Legal Backbone You Should KnowPenalties for Key Offenses Possession or Personal Use Importing, Transporting, or Promoting Drugs Special Rules for...

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....

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....

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...

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...

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...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the legal and commercial landscape across the UAE, but rapid adoption also brings new responsibilities. With the nation’s strong commitment to innovation and digital transformation,...

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...