Q: I filed a civil case against a businesswoman in Dubai due to a bounced cheque. There is judgment already and I filed execution as well. Will she be able to renew her residence visa and business license if there are pending civil and criminal cases against her? It is a single proprietorship business owned by her.

Q: Dear All, We have visas thanks to a company in the free zone of Um Al Quwain, which has no activity. We are residents in Dubai: what will happen if we do not renew the company license with our 2 years visas? Can we still keep them and then, the second question, will it be an easier and cheaper solution to have visas in Dubai?

Q: I hold a Dubai partner visa which expired a week ago. Can I renew my visa (legalize my stay) if there are pending criminal cases? Also, note that the company trade license has expired. What are my available options?

Q: Dear sir/madam, I have returned to the UK as I resigned in my 6 month probation period due to my parents' health. I still have a valid residency visa in the UAE as my workplace has not canceled it yet. If it was not canceled yet, can I return to the UAE and find another job? Is that possible even if on a holiday visa? Or would it be wise to start another job with another visa in say 3 months' time or even 6 months going through the visa process again? I didn't abscond. I followed through with the finishing process exactly as required where my workplace was concerned.

Q: Good Morning, I'm wondering, can the shareholders of a mainland LLC company who have a 50% share each stay abroad for 12 months? Or do they also need to revisit the UAE every 6 months like their company's employees? Thanks

Q: Sir, My UAE residency visa is active. Can I enter the UAE after 6 months?

Q: Hello, I’ve been quoted 15,000 to renew my trade license for the free zone in Sharjah. The visa and business setup last year cost 15,000. Shouldn't it be cheaper, and how can I do this online myself?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, My brother had a residency visa and went on annual leave. He could not return due to an accident. It has been 8 months now, and the company has not canceled the visa yet. Can he travel back to the UAE on the same visa?

Q: Hello, "Late renewal charges" for my freezone license are adding up. Last year, the free zone refused to waive the late renewal charges, but then agreed to do it. Still, it had to be approved by the free zone director and then by the Dafza general director, which took about a month. It was a month during which I had an office this time. Still, no license to operate, and for 2025, the accountant is late because he promised to deliver the audit report in early January, and then was away on pilgrimage. I found out this week, I also have a medical certificate because I am not in condition to work and can renew it by any doctor in the UAE right now, so I have to pay a 6-month fine, which is a total of AED 6000. The free zone this time does not want to waive off anything and blames me for the situation. Is there a way that I can pay and dispute the late renewal fines later? Or paying means I accept and can't dispute? It is clear that I was wronged initially, even for the lease, which they partially admitted to last year.

With the introduction of the new procedures for obtaining a power of attorney (POA) remotely in the UAE, after it was mandatory to appear in person in front of the notary public as a global rule to ensure the identity and intention of the person requesting a POA, we put between your hands this brief guide for how you get it done.

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.

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.