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6 available 6 • View allSetting up a branch of the foreign company in the UAE
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Q: Hi,
We are a building contractor from South East Asia, looking to set up a 100% self-owned branch office in Dubai. Our activities will require us to have a contracting licence and import building materials into the UAE.
What are the business structures that allow us to apply for a contracting licence and import building materials?

Feb 5, 2018
533
Setting up contracting firm in Dubai
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Q: I'm interested in starting a contracting firm (B class or C class contractor) in Dubai.
What will be the approximate cost for the same and what documents do I need to proceed?

Feb 10, 2017
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Interested in making a blog? Focus mainly on how to protect it

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Q: My partner and I are starting a video blogging and content creation company in Dubai. Thinking to get the license from Sharjah Shands.
For the first vlog, we are contacting eminent people to cover their stories.
What forms do we need them to sign? (Model release? Authentic information?) And where can we get these made?
What are the charges involved? Any other legal things we need to be covered about?


Aug 30, 2018
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What are the costs and procedures for starting an online trading company?
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Q: I want to sell products from the UAE to KSA or other countries like Bahrain. And those products will be sold online on a website.
My nationality is Bangladeshi and I want 100% ownership, just one shareholder who will be me.
So for the company formation, how much will it cost?

Dec 15, 2022
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Can I legally receive a commission for trading as a broker in the UAE?
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Q: I am working as a broker between the trade happening in other countries, e.g. a trade happening between Spain and India.
Can I legally receive a commission for these trade operations in the UAE?
If yes, what should I do? Do I need to open a license?

Mar 2, 2023
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Do you need to start a company and pay VAT to promote products for a foreign company?



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Q: I am a Golden Visa holder (Indian citizen) and looking to work as a contractor for an EU-based manufacturer to promote their products in the Middle East. They do not have an office in the region.
If they were to pay me for the above services, is VAT applicable?
And do I need to start an entity in the free zone?




Nov 6, 2023
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Legal blog
3 available 3 • View allLegal Aspects of Company Incorporations in the UAE 5
Sometimes this seems very simple to incorporate a company in the UAE, however, investors must seek professional advice before taking this important business decision to avoid any future legal implications.
Nov 1, 2016
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An Overview of the Legal Framework for Entrepreneurs in the UAE 4
Over the years the UAE has become a centre of trade and commerce for the Middle East, thanks to its strategic location, excellent connectivity and extensive services to assist with all aspects of business. According to the World Bank's 2016 report, the UAE has ranked 31st in the global index of ease of doing business. This encourages more entrepreneurs to set up different kinds of business entities in the country.
Mar 14, 2017
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Influencer Licensing & VAT in the UAE 0
An interview-format article covering the topic of influencer licensing and VAT in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW.
May 19, 2021
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Laws & Regulations
1 available 1 • View allFederal Law No. (2) of 2015 On Commercial Companies 15
The provisions of this Law apply to the commercial companies established in the UAE and the foreign companies that have established in the UAE a base to conduct any activity therein or established a branch or representative office. The Law abrogates Federal Law No. (8) of 1984 Concerning Commercial Companies.
Mar 25, 2015
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View allCan a company change the holidays of the UAE for expat employees to their country's holidays? 0
Hello team,
I have a Chinese team in a Dubai-based company, they are working in Dubai itself.
Can we exempt them from Dubai national holidays and provide holidays related to China national holidays?
Can you please suggest something?
Jan 4, 2023
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What should you do when you get a police call without knowing the reason? 0
I got a call from police yesterday said I should come today to give a statement they didn’t tell me what it’s about.
I’m freaking out, all I know is I owe Etisalat. Apart from that, I don’t have any issues here. Can you help?
Feb 13, 2021
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Partner's liability while other partners are outside the country 0
My wife is a partner in a civil company in Dubai. The company has 4 partners; 3 of them are out of the country.
The company bought things for AED 50k which was not paid back and now they filed a case.
What will be the liability for my wife? she is not the manager of the company.
What will be my wife's liability for that company?
Feb 4, 2021
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Trade license and banking legality for any kind of trading activity 0
Hi Sudhanshu,
Hope you are well.
What are my rights for establishing an e-com business meant for trading outside the UAE.
1) Do I still need the UAE trade license?
2) Can I receive payments in the UAE banks through international online business since I live in the UAE and would be here for some more time?
Best regards,
A.
May 19, 2020
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Filing criminal and civil cases against a company for cheque bounce 0
Hello,
I hope you're all doing well during this tough time.
I have a question in regards to bounced cheques, specifically corporate cheques.
I have a cheque for AED 800,000, and it has bounced. The owner of the corporate has asked for a month to pay back. However, I am worried he will leave the country and not honour his obligation.
My questions are fairly simple:
1) Am I to put a case on the individual who signed it or the corporate?
1) If I put a criminal and civil case on the corporate right now and he's unable to settle amicably, can I put a travel ban on the owner (who signed) as it is a corporate case?
2) Does the new insolvency law as of late 2019 also apply to corporates?
3) Is the owner personally liable if the company doesn't have assets or cash?
May 14, 2020
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