س: سيدتي المحترمة، أنا مقدم خدمات تكنولوجيا المعلومات، حصلت على مشروع تنفيذ نظام لإحدى الشركات في أبو ظبي. أتممت المشروع وأرسلت الفاتورة طبقًا لذلك، لكن العميل لم يقم بدفع الفاتورة. تبلغ قيمة الفاتورة حوالي 30000 دولار أمريكي. دعوت إلى عقد اجتماع للجنة التوجيهية طبقًا لبنود العقد لكي نحل مشكلة عدم الدفع لي، لكن فريق تكنولوجيا المعلومات الذي أقوم بإبلاغه يرفض اجتماع اللجنة التوجيهية. لدي مشاريع أخرى تجري بالتوازي مع هذا العميل. قمت بتعليق هذه المشاريع بسبب عدم دفعهم للدَّين، وأوقفت كل الأنشطة عن طريق الإخطار المناسب، ولدي كل التفاصيل على البريد الإلكتروني، ولا يزالون يرفضون الدعوة إلى عقد اجتماع / حل هذا الموضوع. ما هي خياراتي للحصول على هذا المال؟ وإذا توجب عليّ أن أوظف محاميًا، فما هي الرسوم لذلك؟ إنني أقدر بشدة مشورتك وتوصياتك. شكرًا لك، مع التحية.

س: مرحبًا، المطالبة بالمبالغ المستحقة مقابل الخدمات المقدمة مرحبا، نحن مزودي خدمات فنية وتنظيف. لقد عملنا على تنظيف واجهة شقق الفندقية وقدمنا فاتورتنا في 18 مارس 2018. طبقًا للعقد بيننا، نتلقى الدفع في غضون 15 يومًا بعد تقديم الفاتورة. لكن هذه المرة نطالبهم منذ انتهاء فترة الـ 15 يومًا في 4 أبريل 2018. في كل مرة نطلب دفع الفاتورة، يرد قسم الشؤون المالية بأن الشخص المخول له بالتوقيع غير موجود. بالأمس، 28 يوليو، رتبنا لقاءً مع المدير العام الخاص بهم وناقشنا كل شيء معه. لقد صدمنا المدير العام بقوله: "اذهبوا إلى الشرطة، لن ندفع لكم أي شيء". رددت عليه "لماذا"؟ قال: "الإدارة ليست على استعداد لدفع أي شيء لأي أحد".لدينا عقد معهم، ونسخة من الفاتورة المقدمة وصور لجميع مراحل العمل. برجاء إبداء المشورة لنا، ماذا نفعل؟ مع التحية، س. ش. ح. المدير العام

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, What procedures should an LLC follow to file for an outstanding payment? What steps should an LLC take when filing? In the case of a legal notice for outstanding payment, which sections of the law should be mentioned?

Q: Hi, I am working for an Architectural and Engineering Consultancy in the UAE. We carried out design services for a Real Estate Developer around 13 years ago and there are still payments that have not been settled to date. I would like to enquire about the following: 1) Is it still possible to file a legal case against the Real Estate Developer according to Article (473) of the UAE Federal Law 1985, stipulating a time limitation of 15 years? 2) Does Article (475) of the UAE Federal Law 1985 apply to Architectural and Engineering firms? I understand it applies only to individuals since the time limitation under this Article is 5 years only which contradicts Article (473). 3) What is the time limitation for Architectural and Engineering firms to raise a legal case/claim against a Real Estate Developer for works completed but not paid? Thank you!

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I worked as a graphic designer for a crypto project, and the company is registered in Dubai. Last July and August, I sent my work at the end of each month as usual. The person responsible for the company owns an Emirati residency permit but currently lives in Austria. When I made the deal, he instructed me to wait for the payment and provided various excuses to avoid paying me the total amount of $4400. Since then, every month, I have been sending messages to the team requesting my payment, but I only receive excuses. Last month, I sent him a message, and he disrespected me as a woman. He informed me that the project is dead, and he won't pay. However, the company is still active and registered in Dubai. I have all the proofs, including chats and screenshots. I feel scammed, and this situation is negatively impacting my mental health as it is unfair. My question is, can I report him to ensure he pays me? Is there anything I can do? No official contract was signed from their side; I only have WhatsApp and Telegram conversations.

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Q: Hello sir, Is it obligatory to issue an invoice for my customer to process his down payment? Our system doesn't allow us to issue an invoice unless the goods exist in our inventory. We also require this advance or down payment as confirmation of his order. My customer is insisting on issuing him an invoice and says that this is required by UAE laws.

An interview-format article covering the topic of getting paid for small businesses in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW.

An interview-format article covering the topic of how to increase chances of getting your invoices paid in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW.

The provisions of this law, promulgating UAE Civil Code, govern the civil transactions in the United Arab Emirates. The commercial transactions remain subject to the laws and regulations applicable in their regard.

The law promulgates UAE Civil Procedures Code (Civil Procedure Law) which governs civil procedures in the United Arab Emirates, including the prosecution before the courts, litigation and execution.