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Declaring the UAE as a Reciprocating Territory of India
As the bilateral relations between India and the United Arab Emirates have witnessed a rapid growth in the recent past, and to further augment their strategic partnership, the Central Government of India has on January 17, 2020, declared the UAE to be a reciprocating territory for the purposes of Section 44A of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC). Legal blog
UAE
The Fee Waivers of Dubai Government on Some Sectors
The Emirate of Dubai has announced recently some government fee waivers as a part of its relentless pursuit to maintain an investor-friendly environment and keep providing incentives which you can rarely find anywhere else. Legal blog
UAE
What Happens If I Overstay My Tourist or Resident Visa in the UAE?
An interview-format article covering the topic of overstaying your tourist or resident visa in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW. Ludmila discusses the aspects of overstaying, like fines, grace periods, exemptions...etc. Legal blog
UAE
Why is the UAE the Right Place for Your Startup
Most entrepreneurs who have ideas for a startup seeking to implement it may face some difficulties in deciding the ideal location, activity, type of license, fees, taxes, among many others. Here are four reasons why the UAE’s thriving start-up scene is the right choice for your business. Legal blog
UAE
Choosing the Jurisdiction of Expatriate Divorces in the UAE
An interview-format article covering the topic of divorce for expatriates in the UAE and seeking to apply the laws of their countries. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW. Legal blog
UAE
My Tenant Stopped Paying Rent & Became Unresponsive, What Should I Do?
An interview-format article covering the topic of defaulting on commercial lease in the UAE and related procedures. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW. In this article, Ludmila discusses what one should do if the tenant becomes unresponsive. Legal blog
UAE
A Brief on the End of Service Gratuity Laws in the UAE
The UAE has mainly the 3 sectors which have their employment laws, like the laws of companies under MOHRE (governed by Federal Law no. (8) of 1980 Labour Law, Domestic works govern under Federal Law no. (10) of 2017 On Domestic Workers and Free Zone companies governed by their specific employment laws. Legal blog
UAE
I Have Not Been Paid By My Employer For 3 Months, What Should I Do?
An interview-format article covering the topic of employment in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW. In this article, Ludmila informs readers what they should do and where they should go if they have not been paid by their employer. Legal blog
UAE
Doctrine of Economic Substance in the UAE
The introduction of the Doctrine in the UAE brings the UAE in line with other jurisdictions that have recently issued economic substance legislation and affirms the UAE’s commitment to addressing concerns around the shifting of profits derived from certain mobile business activities to “no or nominal tax jurisdictions” without corresponding local economic activities. Legal blog
UAE
كيفية احتساب مكافأة نهاية الخدمة في الإمارات العربية المتحدة
سوف نستهدف هنا الوصول إلى كيفية احتساب مكافأة نهاية الخدمة بما يتماشى مع ما نص عليه قانون العمل في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة وما دأب عليه القضاء فيها، إضافة إلى طرح تعاريف الألفاظ التي أوردها القانون، للوصول إلى نتيجتين: الأولى؛ ما هو الأساس الذي تحتسب عليه مكافأة نهاية الخدمة، والثانية؛ كيفية احتساب حدها الأقصى. Legal blog
UAE
Local Partner Share contribution in the UAE: What You Need to Know
For entrepreneurs seeking to set up their business in the mainland jurisdiction of the UAE, this is a useful guide to know your rights and obligations. Legal blog
UAE
New Amendment to the Gratuity Regime in DIFC Employment Law
A new law amendment is set to be issued on the end of service gratuity regime in Dubai International Financial Centre. The law amendment is expected to set a monthly mandatory contribution by the employees for accruing their end of service gratuity. Legal blog
UAE
Termination Without a Valid Reason - What Can You Do?
An interview-format article covering the topic of employment termination without a valid reason in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW. Ludmila discusses the aspects of termination, like notice periods, end of service benefits, arbitrary dismissal, unpaid salaries etc. Legal blog
UAE
Failing to Honour Bounced Cheques in Loans and Other Transactions
An interview-format article covering the topic of loans and bounced cheques in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW. Legal blog
UAE
Can My Employer Hold My Passport?
An interview-format article covering the topic of an employer demanding to hold an employees passport. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of LAWGICAL with LYLAW. Legal blog
Egypt