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9 available 9 • View allContract drafting for an e-commerce platform 


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Q: Hi!
I’m AlReem, the founder of an e-commerce platform launching soon in the UAE.
Basically, I will sell products of other shops on my website. I will need a contract between my platform and the shops, stating the commission I’d take...etc. And of course, I’d need a lawyer to help!
Thank you



Mar 15, 2018
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How to register e-commerce or other companies in the UAE
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Q: Hello
I want to open an online store (e-commerce) in Dubai, it will be online clothing store and I will receive the clothes from China by courier and sell it in Dubai. Customers can complete the payment with Pay Pal.
So I would like to know if I need to register this online store, and if yes, what's the procedure. Since the items will be shipped from overseas, then maybe I do not need even to register it.
Please advise

May 8, 2018
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Requirements for starting an eCommerce company and sponsoring family
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Q: I want to know if I can form an eCommerce company with 2 partners (me and my wife).
And can I assign some responsibilities to take over from there?
In this case, how will the children be under what sponsorship (I have 3 kids)?

Jun 24, 2020
478
Legal requirements for developing a mobile application in the UAE
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Q: Hi Experts,
I do have a business plan and developed a mobile application for this. But before making a mobile app live, I would like to know if my business plan is legal in the UAE.
If not, what approval...etc. is required?
Kindly let me know what plan/help/package in this portal is relevant to address my concern.
Regards
K

Aug 12, 2020
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Setting up an online shop to deliver goods to all the UAE



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Q: Hello!
I have an idea to open an online shop and deliver things to all the UAE.
I am based in Dubai.
Should I have any license to open an online shop?
Should I open a new bank account to receive payments from the customers or it can be my personal bank account?
Thank you for your answer!




Sep 9, 2020
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استيراد ملابس ماركات أصلية وبيعها عبر الإنترنت
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س: هل يمكن استيراد ملابس ماركات "أوتليت" أصلية وبيعها من خلال موقع إلكتروني؟

Oct 8, 2020
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How can an investor contact people for business opportunities in the UAE


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Q: 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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How to establish a home accessories company in the UAE?
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Q: Hello Mohammad,
How are you?
I would like to inquire if you can help us with the following:
I am a co-founder of a company, a rapidly growing e-commerce startup selling Turkish home accessories to consumers in the Gulf.
Until now, we've only had a registered company in Turkey, but we are intending to also establish a formal entity in the UAE to serve as our legal and financial center ASAP.
As such, we are looking for some advice on which legal structure/company type would be best for us going forward. The main considerations here are:
- GCC regulations.
- Future valuation/fundraising/selling of the company.
To give you some more context:
- We are currently operating in the UAE, Qatar, and Kuwait, and are soon to be expanding to Oman, KSA, and Bahrain.
- We plan to move our main warehouse from Turkey to the UAE.
- Current annualized sales are $1M.
How might you be able to help us? And what's your fee?
Hoping to hear from you.
Best,

Aug 14, 2021
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Do we need a license to operate an e-commerce platform in the UAE?




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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
1. Do we need a license to operate an e-commerce platform in the UAE?
2. Does e-commerce business in the UAE allow platform aggregators to collect money and keep it in an escrow account on behalf of the seller?





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5 available 5 • View allBusiness 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.
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إدارة شركة التوصية البسيطة في قانون الشركات الإماراتي 6
شركة التوصية البسيطة هي الشركة التي تتكون من شريك متضامن أو أكثر يكونون مسؤولين شخصياً وبالتضامن عن التزامات الشركة ويكتسبون صفة التاجر، ومن شريكٍ موصٍ أو أكثر لا يكونون مسؤولين عن التزامات الشركة إلا بمقدار حصتهم في رأس المال ولا يكتسبون صفة التاجر. فالشريك المتضامن مسؤول في جميع أمواله عن التزامات الشركة.
Apr 16, 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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Procedures of Company Formation in the UAE 2
The different Emirates in the UAE have different requirements and procedures for obtaining business licenses. To register your entity, you need to follow steps and obtain approvals from the Department of Economic Development and other relevant authorities.
Oct 2, 2023
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The New Law of E-commerce in the UAE 7
The UAE has had tremendous economic development over the last two decades, which can be attributed to the country’s expanding market and large inflow of investments. The demonstrated level of preparedness and equanimity is evident in the legislative framework, characterized by the ongoing and systematic updates of laws. This proactive approach aims to align the legal landscape with the dynamic trajectory of economic advancement, ensuring continual synchronization with the prevailing progress.
Dec 13, 2023
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Laws & Regulations
2 available 2 • View allFederal Decree-Law No. (46) of 2021 on Electronic Transactions and Trust Services 2
The provisions of this Decree-Law, known as the "New E-commerce Law", govern E-commerce regulations in the United Arab Emirates. The New E-commerce Law repeals the previous UAE E-commerce Law (Federal Law No. (1) of 2006 Concerning Electronic Transactions & Commerce).
Sep 20, 2021
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Cabinet Resolution No. (28) of 2023 on the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law No. (46) of 2021 on Electronic Transactions and Trust Services 1
Cabinet Resolution No. (28) of 2023 on the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law No. (46) of 2021 on Electronic Transactions and Trust Services
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