I work as a Director of Project Management in a company in DMCC. During my free time, I have tried providing Project Management Consultation to clients in the USA as a freelancer on UpWork (an Online Freelancing platform) and have seen good traction. I want to pursue this further during my free time. I am currently holding a UAE Golden Visa. 1. I would like to know if I am required to hold a freelancer permit in the UAE if I only serve clients in the USA? I don't have or plan to have any clients in the UAE or in GCC. 2. My clients in the USA have been paying me via UpWork so far, but I would like to receive this money directly via wire transfer to my UAE bank account or through online payment portals. Is this legal to do so? 3. I hold an NOC from my current employer to work on freelance projects during my free time. Can you please clarify the above questions? Jazakallah, Thank you!

Hello, The landlord sent a legal notarized eviction notice for personal use via Aramex to our email only. Will the RDC approve the eviction, or is serving the notice by email only not a valid method?

Hello, I have been trying to get my refund from an immigration visa service company for months now. The company promised a refund for a Europe work permit application that they never completed. Despite multiple follow-ups, I have not yet received my money back. I have all the receipts, emails, and WhatsApp messages as proof. The amount is less than AED 5,000; however, it is a big deal to me. Please advise!

The landlord has included a penalty clause stating: "In case the tenant does not give 90 days’ notice to vacate the residential premises upon termination of the one-year tenancy contract, the tenant is liable to pay a penalty equivalent to three months’ rent plus AED 1,000." Is this legally valid as per Dubai government rules? Regards,

Hi, I have paid all my checks and did not renew my flat in Sharjah. I notified the watchman that we had vacated the flat and that it is open, with the key left inside for him to check. Can they still file a case against me for not canceling it, as they are asking me to pay for the cancellation?

Hello, I need to consult about a fraud issue. Someone took money from me, promising to invest it in a business, but they disappeared after receiving the payment. I have the bank transfer details and WhatsApp chats. Can your firm assist me in filing a police complaint and representing me in the case?

Hello, I need to consult about a fraud issue. Someone took money from me, promising to invest it in a business, but they disappeared after receiving the payment. I have the bank transfer details and WhatsApp chats. Can your firm assist me in filing a police complaint and representing me in the case?

Hello, The landlord sent a legal notarized eviction notice for personal use via Aramex to our email only. Will the RDC approve the eviction, or is serving the notice by email only not a valid method?

Hello, The company I’m working for is asking me to pay AED 4,000 for visa costs while I am trying to resign, even though I have completed one year. Please let me know what I can do, as my passport is also with the company; they took it from me.

Hello, I have been trying to get my refund from an immigration visa service company for months now. The company promised a refund for a Europe work permit application that they never completed. Despite multiple follow-ups, I have not yet received my money back. I have all the receipts, emails, and WhatsApp messages as proof. The amount is less than AED 5,000; however, it is a big deal to me. Please advise!

The landlord has included a penalty clause stating: "In case the tenant does not give 90 days’ notice to vacate the residential premises upon termination of the one-year tenancy contract, the tenant is liable to pay a penalty equivalent to three months’ rent plus AED 1,000." Is this legally valid as per Dubai government rules? Regards,

I work as a Director of Project Management in a company in DMCC. During my free time, I have tried providing Project Management Consultation to clients in the USA as a freelancer on UpWork (an Online Freelancing platform) and have seen good traction. I want to pursue this further during my free time. I am currently holding a UAE Golden Visa. 1. I would like to know if I am required to hold a freelancer permit in the UAE if I only serve clients in the USA? I don't have or plan to have any clients in the UAE or in GCC. 2. My clients in the USA have been paying me via UpWork so far, but I would like to receive this money directly via wire transfer to my UAE bank account or through online payment portals. Is this legal to do so? 3. I hold an NOC from my current employer to work on freelance projects during my free time. Can you please clarify the above questions? Jazakallah, Thank you!

Hello, The company I’m working for is asking me to pay AED 4,000 for visa costs while I am trying to resign, even though I have completed one year. Please let me know what I can do, as my passport is also with the company; they took it from me.

Hello, Someone snitched, and the FTA (Federal Tax Authority) came to my factory and seized goods with unpaid tax. They seized the goods and imposed a tax penalty and fine of 1.2 million. The Police Headquarters also conducted an inquiry and let me go. Now, if I pay the tax and fine, will my liability be cleared and the travel ban removed, as the travel ban is from the Police Headquarters?

Hi, I have negotiated a multiyear rental through an agency. I was expecting the fee to be 5% of the first year’s cost, but I now see the draft contract showing 5% of the total rent for 3 years. This does not seem to be standard practice based on what I’ve read. I would appreciate your advice. Thanks!

Hello, My landlord gave me 12 months’ notice for eviction because he was interested in selling the property. Now I found out he gifted the unit to his son and re-rented the property. Can I claim compensation?