Tag: Dubai Lawyers

Is Assuming a False Name or Capacity to Get Money a Crime of Fraud Under UAE Law? 1. The name may be false — but the real question is whether the money was surrendered because of it. Under UAE criminal law, assuming a false name or false capacity can amount to fraud, but it is […]

DIFC Arbitration Law and DIFC Employment Law: A Practical Legal Framework for Businesses Operating in the Dubai International Financial Centre Estimated reading time: 18 minutes Key Takeaways DIFC offers a unique legal environment within the UAE—combining common law procedures, English-language courts, and dedicated statutory frameworks for arbitration and employment law. DIFC Arbitration Law (DIFC Law […]

Child Custody Laws UAE: Comprehensive Guide to Custody Determination, Support, Modification, and Guardianship Estimated reading time: 37 minutes Key Takeaways Child custody laws in the UAE operate through multiple legal frameworks—Muslim personal status law, non-Muslim civil personal status law, and Abu Dhabi’s separate civil family regime. The distinction between custody (hadana) and guardianship remains central; […]

Divorce Law UAE: Statutory Framework, Procedures, Rights, and Practical Implications Estimated reading time: 34 minutes Key Takeaways Diversified divorce framework: Divorce law in UAE operates under both a Sharia-based personal status regime (Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2024 on the Issuance of the Personal Status Law) and a civil regime for non-Muslims (Federal Decree-Law No. […]

Family separation is not assessed by the courts in the United Arab Emirates as a contest between parents. Under the current legal framework in force in the United Arab Emirates, the central question is whether the proposed custody arrangement protects the child’s welfare, stability, safety, education, health, and emotional development. This is the substance of […]

New Law in UAE: A Comprehensive Legal Analysis of Recent UAE Legislation, Corporate Reform, Labour Developments, Tax Digitisation, and Investor Compliance Estimated reading time: 17 minutes Key Takeaways UAE’s reform cycle is multi-faceted: Several federal decree-laws and Cabinet decisions are simultaneously in force affecting various sectors. Personal Status Law directly impacts family businesses, corporate succession, […]

Comprehensive Guide to Corporate Restructuring Services UAE: Legal, Operational, and Tax-Efficient Strategies for Business Reorganisation and Consolidation Estimated reading time: 27 minutes Key Takeaways Comprehensive corporate restructuring in the UAE integrates legal, regulatory, tax, operational, and stakeholder concerns, especially after new commercial companies and corporate tax laws. Successful restructuring demands a coordinated approach across jurisdictions, […]

Employee Investigations under UAE Labour Law: A Manager’s Guide to Discipline, Fair Process and Dismissal Risk One flawed investigation can turn a strong misconduct case into an expensive labour dispute. Employee investigations in the UAE are no longer a matter of informal HR practice. For private-sector employers covered by Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, […]

Federal Tax Authority in the UAE: A Comprehensive Legal Guide to VAT Registration, Compliance, Audits, Penalties and Refunds Estimated reading time: 22 minutes Key Takeaways The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) administers Value Added Tax, Excise Tax, and Corporate Tax in the United Arab Emirates through its digital platform, EmaraTax. The VAT registration threshold is AED […]