Q: I am a partner in an LLC registered in Dubai, whose license was expired in Nov 2017. I was a passive investor stationed in India and the company was managed my senior partner and MD (Managing director) of the company who was stationed in Dubai. The company was not managed well, the licenses were not renewed and the business activities did not take place. My last visit was in May 2017. The MD of the company is still in Dubai on an earlier visa but didn't get in touch with me and he's not reachable. Now, I want to start a new venture in any free zone on an individual basis. How can I cancel the earlier visa and get a new investor visa in the free zone? Is it necessary to liquidate the old company in order to cancel the visa? Is it possible for me to cancel the visa on an individual basis and apply for new company formation? Please guide me.

Q: Hi. I would like to file for bankruptcy for one of my mainland LLC companies under the new bankruptcy law in the UAE and would like to connect with law firms that provide this service. For the first meeting with such law firms, I am looking for free consultation only. Thanks.

Q: Hi. Kindly advise regarding: (1) Closing a professional civil company (management consultancy) in Dubai with 4 partners + 1 local agent. There are 4 partners (all family members) who are out of the UAE. 2 partners have investor visas & 2 have partner visas. 3 visas have expired during July-Sept 18 and 1 Investor visa expiring 17/11 as being out of the country for 6 months+. Online at www.gdrfa.ae on logging in, the 3 expired visas are showing 'Inactive'. Does it mean visas are automatically cancelled & they can come on visit OR visas have to be physically cancelled at the immigration dept? The company has no assets/liability. We want to close the company. The company's labour est card is already cancelled. (2) Effect of a partner's personal credit cards' liability on the company as a he is a partner. In the above company, 2 partners have credit card dues. Is there an impact on 2 aged partners coming back to the UAE if the banks file cases & secure order on attaching the defaulting partners share in above company? (There is no business/assets). Can the 2 partners be harassed in UAE?

Q: I am trying to cancel my visa application through DMCC free zone, however, the application as stated by DMCC was 'returned by immigration as the applicant is still wanted by police. Please clear the case so we can proceed with the application'. The issue I am having here is that I don't know why this is coming back from immigration as I have checked police cases online and there is nothing showing. I also checked on Dubai Prosecution website and cant find any case showing either. Does this mean I have a criminal case and warrant for my arrest that I can't find online and don't know about? I am very worried and concerned about this situation as I can't find any information regarding any case. At the same time, my employer is filing an Absconding Case as they can't cancel my visa and are now being charged overstay fees due to my passport not being stamped. This creates another issue as I have just been offered new employment in Dubai. What should I do and is it likely that I have a criminal case?

Q: Hello, I am a partner in a company, registered in SAIF Zone. My residence visa has expired in March 2020. I have submitted all relevant paperwork and payment to SAIF zone administration for visa and ID renewal in April but was refused with the said reason that there are some overstayed persons in the company, thus no visa can be processed. The grace period for visa renewal had been extended by the UAE govt. up to Aug 10. Meanwhile, SAIF Zone has started the legal proceedings against the company about some pending payments etc. and said this is another reason to not renew any visas. I asked them to cancel my residence visa but they refused with the said reason that they do not cancel visas of the partners of liable companies. So, now my stay in the UAE is illegal and I am not able either to renew or cancel my residence. My question: Is there any way to force the SAIF Zone administration to renew or cancel my residence?

Q: Dear sir/madam, I was a partner in a license in DMCC. But now I have completely given it to the other partner. He hasn't renewed his license and my visa is already expired more than a year. I need to cancel this visa and take another visa for my own company in Mainland/Ajman. I have been trying to do it through DMCC but it is taking a long time. It is already more than 6 months now, but nothing is happening. Now neither can I legalize my status in UAE nor can I expand my other business because I can't travel. Can you please help me out on how to clear this? Thank you!

The UAE continues to strive to modernize its laws and create more flexibility in meeting the needs and requirements of investors and businessmen and elevate its economy to the highest levels of growth and development.

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.