Tag: Legal Services

Stranded Outside the UAE: Can an Employer Withhold Salary, Refuse Leave, or Terminate Employment Under UAE Labour Law? A detailed UAE labour law analysis of whether employers may stop salary when employees are stranded outside the UAE, including leave, remote work, sickness, unauthorised absence, dismissal without notice, force majeure, and whether employees can rely on […]

Annual Business Renewal Procedures in the United Arab Emirates: A Practitioner-Level Roadmap for Post-Incorporation Compliance in 2026 and Beyond Estimated reading time: 12 minutes Key Takeaways Annual business renewal procedures are essential to maintain licence validity, avoid fines and ensure continuous operation in mainland, free-zone and financial free-zone jurisdictions. Understanding the interplay between Federal Decree-Law […]

Defamation Liability for Online Platforms in UAE: Cybercrime Compliance, Content Moderation and Risk Mitigation for Digital Knowledge Providers Estimated reading time: 20 minutes Key Takeaways Federal Decree-Law No. 34 of 2021 and its amendments form the cornerstone of the UAE’s online defamation and cybercrime framework. No broad safe harbour exists—platforms and administrators can face liability […]

Wrongful Civil Proceedings in the UAE: Can a Party Claim Compensation for Abuse of Litigation and Enforcement Rights? The right to access the courts and pursue legal remedies is a protected principle under UAE law. However, that right is not unlimited. When litigation or enforcement procedures are used in bad faith, supported by deception, or […]

Property Finder Portals Commission Disputes in UAE: Legal Framework, RERA Obligations, and Practical Strategies for Resolving Portal-Related Claims in Dubai Estimated reading time: 25 minutes Key Takeaways Commission disputes often stem from non-disclosure, overlapping broker claims and misleading portal listings. RERA and DLD regulations mandate valid Trakheesi permits, licensed brokers and clear fee disclosure. Property […]

Comprehensive Guide to Business Registration Documents for Company Formation in the United Arab Emirates Estimated reading time: 25 minutes Key Takeaways Business registration documents are the backbone of UAE company formation, evidencing legal existence and governance. Understand the distinct processes for mainland, free zone and offshore jurisdictions. Ensure precision in trade name registration, initial approvals […]

Retail Franchise Law in the UAE – Strategic Landscape for International Brands and Dubai Retail Franchise Setups Estimated reading time: 15 minutes Key Takeaways The UAE framework is governed by multiple federal laws rather than a single franchise statute. Choosing between a registered commercial agency and an unregistered franchise model shapes exclusivity, termination rights and […]

One-Stop Business Setup Service in the UAE: End-to-End Company Registration with Legal Compliance Estimated reading time: 12 minutes Key Takeaways Integrated pathway: A one-stop business setup service consolidates corporate structuring, licensing, immigration, banking and compliance into a single framework. Regulatory landscape: Understanding federal and emirate-level laws—from Federal Decree-Law No. 32 of 2021 on Commercial Companies […]

Mainland vs Free Zone Comparison Dubai: A Jurisdiction Selection Strategy for Business Setup Estimated reading time: 15 minutes Key Takeaways Choosing between mainland and free zone is a foundational strategic decision that affects legal capacity, regulatory oversight, tax and customs treatment, and scalability. Key trade-off axes: ownership and control; market access; compliance cost and physical […]

Commercial Transactions Law as the Backbone of UAE Deal-Making Estimated reading time: 16 minutes Key Takeaways Federal Decree-Law No. (50) of 2022 concerning the Commercial Transactions Law modernises the commercial regulatory framework of the United Arab Emirates and entered into force on 2 January 2023, repealing Federal Law No. 18 of 1993 concerning Commercial Transactions. […]