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4 available 4 • View allObtaining license to work as a freelancer in the UAE
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Q: Is it legal to work freelance without a special license, just being on husband visa in UAE?

Feb 22, 2016
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Making an agreement between a company in the UAE and employees in other countries


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Q: I am restless about getting an answer to the following question:
We have an FZE Company based in Dubai, and we want to employ 3 people in Egypt (the company does not have a branch or affiliate there).
What sort of agreement can I get between the company in Dubai and the person in Egypt?
Is it an employment agreement referring to Dubai Labor Law?
Is it a services agreement as a freelancer referring to Dubai rules & regulations about contracts?
Are there any taxes the person shall pay in Egypt if we do any of the above-mentioned agreements?
I really appreciate your help in advance!



Apr 24, 2020
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The rights and obligations of a freelancer regarding gratuity and non-competition
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Q: Good afternoon.
The company terminated my unlimited full-time employment contract after 3 years, so not renewing my visa. I am working on my own visa now and continue as a freelancer.
But they want me to sign their freelance/consultancy agreement with a clause that I am not allowed to work for any of their competitors (but they don't provide me with a visa, medical, no benefits, even not giving me enough working hours).
1) Is it legal to ask a freelancer for this exclusivity?
2) How I can be a freelancer and not allowed to work for other companies?
3) What shall I do if I still want to continue working with them but need other jobs in other companies to have enough income to pay my bills?
4) Am I entitled to gratuity? Because they didn't mention it.
Thank you

Feb 21, 2021
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Our company wants to bring employees. How to guarantee they will not resign after obtaining visas?




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Q: Hello,
Our company wants to bring employees from Asian countries and sponsor them for their driving licenses.
What are the legal options that these employees will not resign after obtaining the license at the company's expense?





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Mar 7, 2025
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2 available 2 • View allAn 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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التحديات القانونية المرتبطة بالعمل عن بُعد 1
تحول نظام "العمل عن بعد" في دولة الإمارات إلى صمام أمان يسهم في المحافظة على سلامة أفراد المجتمع وتمكينهم من أداء أعمالهم ومهامهم اليومية بكل يسر وسهولة. تطبق الإمارات لليوم الثالث على التوالي نظام "العمل عن بعد" على مستوى واسع النطاق وسط كفاءة ونجاح كبير في استمرارية الأعمال والخدمات على أعلى مستوى. ونجحت دولة الإمارات في بناء منظومة مرنة ومستقبلية لـ "العمل عن بعد"، لتصبح مثالا عالميا يحتذى في الكفاءة والفاعلية والجاهزية العالية لأية ظروف أومتغيرات.
Aug 8, 2024
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Laws & Regulations
2 available 2 • 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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Ministerial Decision No. (31) of 2018 Concerning Developing a New Employment System Under Part-Time Contracts 4
The Decision establishes a new employment system in the UAE allowing employers to recruit employees classified as skilled workers level 1 and 2 for a part-time job. Under this decision, skilled employees who are already employed elsewhere, can work with more than one employer under a part-time contract without the permission of any employer.
Jan 21, 2018
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I am a company owner In Shams free zone of 50 per cent share and have a partner visa. My partner was a Russian who went to Russia and died.
When I went to the free zone to cancel my visa and close the company, they have asked me to get his attested death certificate and NOC from his heirs.
The problem I am facing is his family doesn’t want to give the death certificate nor they want to give NOC. Now my resident visa validity is over and I am on fine every day.
Neither the free zone is cooperating nor the partner's family. What is the other way I can cancel my visa and close the company?
Can someone guide me, please?
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How the objection of a client be dealt with after being notified for termination by DLD? 0
I have been notified by DLD that I am in breach of an off-plan sales agreement, and the developer wishes to terminate the agreement.
The date on the notice is March 9, 2021, and I received it from the developer on March 11, 2021. The notice says I have 30 days "from the date of being notified" to make the outstanding payment.
On the termination notice from DLD, a list of objections is present. One of the objections states that the developer must hand over the final SPA to me.
In this case, I have not received the final SPA from the developer. I made an objection in writing to the DLD pointing this fact out and sent it via email, and received a confirmation of the same from DLD by return e-mail on April 6, 2021.
30 days from March 9th is April 8th, or from March 11th is April 10th. Does the developer have to respond to my objection before the DLD will allow them to terminate the agreement?
In this case, will the time I have to make the payment be extended by any period?
Apr 19, 2021
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Opening a trustee with wife and signing a postnuptial agreement 0
I would like to open a trustee with my wife and sign a postnuptial agreement.
Apr 19, 2021
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Closing a business while the local service agent is not reachable 0
Hi,
We have a professional services license (2 partners) + 1 local service agent registered with DED, Dubai.
The partners wish to close the business because of unavoidable circumstances. We wish to proceed with all the necessary paperwork for cancellation.
Unfortunately, the local service agent is not available. We have been trying to connect to him multiple times but have not been able to reach him.
The due date for the renewal of the company is coming up and we want to proceed with all the paperwork for cancellation prior to that.
Kindly advise us about the options if the local service agent is unavailable.
Apr 19, 2021
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Returning to the UAE to run business after being convicted with a crime 0
Hi,
I want some information regarding my uncle. He was arrested in November 2015 and was in prison until 13 June 2016 when he was deported to Pakistan.
The reason for the arrest was that my uncle had his own business in Sharjah and he was involved in a case where his employee accused him of attacking him and other allegations. He was arrested and convicted.
He needs to reenter the country as he has his business in Sharjah but I believe he is blacklisted/banned. How can I find out if he is blacklisted/banned and how can it be removed to allow my uncle to reenter the country and take over his business?
Is there any way of helping to resolve this issue?
I know that if he enters on a visa, he could be arrested at the airport, and don’t want that to happen.
Thank you!
Apr 5, 2021
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Hi,
I hope you are well.
I wanted to ask that if we hire employees from another country as consultants and they work remotely from that country for a company based in the UAE, will they be eligible for any perks other than the salary/consultation fee?
Feb 27, 2023
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How to register many logos of many products for one company? 0
Hi everyone,
I have a free zone license which has four activities such as General Trading - Advertising - Import/Export - Placement services.
My question is, can I have one logo for the main company license and have four different logos for each activity?
May 28, 2021
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What are the legal requirements and procedures for opening a startup company? 0
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May 20, 2021
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تأسيس شركة في دولة وعمل فرع لها في دولة أخرى أم تأسيس شركتين منفصلتين لنفس المالك؟ 0
مساء الخير،
أيهما أفضل من ناحية التكلفة والإجراءات: تأسيس شركة في دولة وعمل فرع لها في دولة أخرى أم عمل شركتين منفصلتين لنفس المالك؟
مع الشكر!
May 5, 2021
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How can an investor contact people for business opportunities in the UAE 0
Hi,
I would like to know please how can a new company looking for investment legally approach individuals to do so? (i.e. individuals who are not friends or family).
Is it legal to post something on social media for example?
Jun 15, 2022
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