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100% Foreign Ownership of Companies in the UAE
The UAE government has announced important changes to the federal Commercial Companies Law, the most significant is related to the foreign ownership of mainland companies. This will grant foreign investors the full ownership of share capital in companies carrying out certain activities specified to that effect by the competent authorities. This means that foreign investors’ shares will not be limited anymore to a maximum of 49% like before, but can be up to 100% instead. Legal blog
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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
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Intellectual Property: Is It Worth the Investment?
Intellectual Property! The concept seems to some individuals to represent an ambiguous abstraction. To others it represents incongruity. But for many, without a doubt, Intellectual Property (IP) is a potent tool. IP is an intangible asset and is a legal concept for which rights are recognised for the human mind’s creativity. Under this specialised law, owners are granted rights to diverse intangible assets such as inventions, words, phrases, symbols, designs, artistic works and such. Legal blog
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Punishments for Juveniles in the UAE
An interview-format article covering the topic of juvenile punishments in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW. Legal blog
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UAE Amnesty Scheme 2024: What You Need to Know
The UAE attracts a large population of expatriates from around the world for business or leisure. It occurs sometimes that those expatriates violate the rules of their visas and incur overstay fines which accumulate the longer they stay beyond their visa's expiry date. This may result in travel restrictions, banning violators from entering the UAE for a certain period or lifetime. The UAE authorities have now announced a two-month scheme for violators to rectify their situations. Legal blog
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Mortgage of Movable Assets in the UAE: A Wanted Change
The UAE has taken a bold step toward legislating the mortgage of movable assets after it was completely regulated by the Civil Code. The Federal Law No. 20 of 2016 Concerning the Mortgage of Moveable Assets, which came into effect 90 days after it was published in the Official Gazette on December 15, 2016, was a welcomed change by lenders after it gave them the ability to secure their debts with movable assets. Legal blog
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Business Contracts Faux Pas: Something Companies Inadvertently Do
The gaffe that most corporates indulge in is drafting important documents with major consequences themselves, by allotting the task to any distinguished practitioner within the organization, who may be an expert in some other field, only to cut down legal costs or some other reason known to them. Minor squabbles between human beings are but inevitable. Thereby drawing up intention between the parties clearly by way of agreements, and in writing, whilst in commercial trading is a prerequisite. Legal blog
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Importance of Corporate Governance and its Basic Principles
It is the first article in a series of articles written by the author to give a better insight to the readers about the corporate governance practices under the best practice principles and the UAE legal system through innovative suggestions of its implementation for your organisation. Next series will be on the UAE regulatory framework on corporate governance. Legal blog
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Custody & Guardianship in the UAE
An interview-format article covering the topic of custody and guardianship in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW. Legal blog
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Domestic Violence and Its Impact on Individuals and Society
Domestic violence is considered a serious issue prevalent globally, especially in the Arab world. Many Arab households and families experience verbal, physical, and emotional abuse, directed towards both wives and children. This form of violence is deemed a dangerous and widespread phenomenon, carrying numerous negative effects on both individuals and society, as we will explore in this article. Legal blog
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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
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Wills for Non-Muslims in Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah
In 2016, Dubai introduced an exceptionally unique solution to entertain basic asset protection needs to Foreign Investors and Expat Residents living in Dubai. They can now be 100% sure their assets are fully protected against any problems that may arise because of the forced heirship system applied by the Sharia Regulations in the United Arab Emirates, or any other conflict between the religious laws of succession between the person and the state where he lives and invests. Legal blog
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Legal Notices in Dubai Rental Law
Legal notices are a key requirement under Dubai’s Tenancy Law to regulate landlord-tenant relationships and ensure fair warning before termination or legal action. These notices, whether judicial or ordinary, serve to inform the other party of breaches, non-renewal, or eviction. Dubai’s tenancy regulations clearly outline when notice is required, the proper form and method, and the consequences of failing to comply, all supported by legal provisions and judicial precedents. Legal blog
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If You Are Not Immortal, You Should Write a Will
The last Will or the testament has been regulated by all the modern and ancient laws worldwide, as an expression of wishes of any person to some actions and decisions that should be taken, and instructions to be followed after their death - either concerning their assets and how it should be distributed or concerning important decisions towards the well-being and future of their minor children. Legal blog
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Personal Status Law for Non-Muslim Foreigners in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi
A new civil personal status decree has been introduced in the emirate of Abu Dhabi by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and the Ruler of Abu Dhabi. This personal status decree will be applicable for non-Muslim foreigners based in Abu Dhabi in matters of marriage, divorce, Will, inheritance, and custody of children. Legal blog
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