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10 available 10 • View allCost of LLC set up in Dubai
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Q: What are the costs of establishing a limited liability company in Dubai?

Apr 26, 2016
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Starting business in the UAE
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Q: How could I start Business in UAE? What is the shortest legal step to register a company?

May 14, 2017
544
Obtaining a business license for tax consultancy in the UAE
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Q: We are a branch of Chartered Accountant firm from India and we provide tax services to NRIs in the UAE.
We are currently holding Businessmen Services License, but legally, the activities we are doing are not under the purview of this license.
Hence, we would need advice on which license we should hold in order to provide tax consultancy in the UAE.

Dec 7, 2017
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Setting 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
524
Business licenses in Dubai
1
Q: What licenses do I have to apply for opening a cafe in Dubai?

May 30, 2016
723
The legal requirements for company formation in the UAE
2
Q: Hello Mr Hari
I want to start a business in the UAE.
What are the legal requirements & options given by the UAE government for NRI to start a business in their country?

Sep 27, 2018
551
Using the trade license of an existing company to start business
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Q: If I am looking to use the general trading license of an existing individual to start my business and creating my company under his license, then what are the things I should watch out for to protect myself?

Oct 3, 2018
1585
Starting credit service provider business in the UAE
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Q: We specialise in Credit as a Service (i.e. white-labelled provider of b2b credit from a merchant to its customers) in around 40 countries today.
Once a merchant's customer is registered with us and we have issued them with a credit line they are free to purchase from the merchant.
As they purchase, we issue them an invoice branded as if from the merchant. We then collect from the merchant's customer in line with the agreed credit terms (e.g. 30 days from invoice).
Is this model acceptable/legal in the UAE?
Would we require a specific licence for this business model?
Are there any specific requirements we would have to adhere to in terms of invoice details/format...etc?

Apr 26, 2019
354
The policy for a service license with Investment in Commercial Enterprises activity
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Q: If we have a Service License with the activity "Investment in Commercial Enterprises & Management", should we have AML/CFT policy and a compliance officer?

Jul 12, 2022
359
What are the certifications and training required fordoing business in interior design?
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Q: What are all the mandatory certifications and training required for the organization and also workers for the company doing business like Architectural and Interior Design, Fit-out, and Furniture Supply and Installation in UAE?

Aug 30, 2024
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Legal blog
5 available 5 • 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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The Fee Waivers of Dubai Government on Some Sectors 1
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.
Feb 19, 2020
861
Business Contracts Faux Pas: Something Companies Inadvertently Do 12
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.
Mar 26, 2020
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100% Foreign Ownership of Companies in the UAE 12
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.
Jun 13, 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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Hello,
My employer fired me under Article 44 for not showing up for work for 7 days in a row. But that’s not the case at all. I was sick and the management was aware and they let me go.
I went to another country to get treatment because it’s expensive in Dubai. My employer did not pay me my salary for the month I worked and fired me.
I have official sick leave from another country and there is correspondence where my employer sent me to another country for treatment.
The problem is that the employer says that he will take compensation for the training that was specified in the contract, but I did not undergo training at all; I immediately started work from the first day of work and there was no training.
Does my employer have the right to charge me such a fee and not pay my salary?
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How to make the seller hand over the tenant's security deposit to the buyer upon completing a sale? 0
Should the seller in Dubai hand over their tenant's security deposit to the buyer upon completing a sale?
Who is responsible for managing this process?
At the time of the exchange, the broker said he would follow up with the seller and collect the deposit.
He hasn’t, and the seller has not handed over the deposit.
Feb 8, 2024
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How to deal with in-laws provoking and recording reactions? 0
Dear Sir/Madam,
My husband's family constantly provokes me and then records my every exaggerated reaction.
Now I'm worried that they might use those things against me.
Feb 8, 2024
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How to cancel the MoU to buy an apartment with the broker if the bank did not approve the loan? 0
Hi,
I have a situation where I signed an MoU and gave my security deposit to the seller's agent. However later, the bank valuation of the property is lower than the selling price.
On my MoU, it has a clause that “the buyer has a right to cancel/negotiate if the bank valuation is not the same as MoU.” I tried to negotiate, however, we didn't agree on the price so I asked to cancel.
Now the agent is threatening me that they will not cancel the MoU and that will deposit my cheque. Later I also came to know that the person I am dealing with is not the same person whose name is mentioned as a broker in the MoU.
The agent I am dealing with is constantly messaging me with threats. I decided not to speak to him and instead, I wrote an email to the broker whose name is mentioned on the MoU but received no response.
I am on a very tight timeline as I need to vacate my apartment in 3 weeks, I found another unit but I don't know if I can pursue this while the initial MoU still not canceled.
Please, I need advice.
Feb 8, 2024
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Employer asking for visa reimbursement after resignation: do I need to pay? 0
Hello Sir/Madam,
I have already finished my first year with my company and resigned.
My employer is asking me to reimburse the cost of my visa because I did not finish my two-year contract.
Do I need to pay? The cost is 7,000 AED.
Oct 20, 2023
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