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4 available 4 • View allHow to check whether an existing company has any business loans?

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Q: Hello,
I am planning to buy an existing sole establishment in Dubai. I want to know how can I inquire if the existing company has any business loans?
Also once I buy the company, will I be liable for payments to the existing business loans taken by the old owner?


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The due diligence before buying an existing business in the UAE

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Q: I'm going to buy an existing business in the UAE (mainland company). Please advice:
1. How can I check whether the company has any existing liabilities in UAE banks?
2. What kind of documents shall I request from the company owner as a confirmation that he paid all his debts to the local agent?
3. Would I request any proof from the local agent?
Thank you!


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How to avoid possible liabilities before buying an existing business
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Q: Hello
I am planning to buy an existing sole establishment company in Dubai. How can I inquire if the company has any existing loans?
Also, once I buy the company, will I be liable for the payments of the existing business loans taken by the old owner?
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Apr 21, 2021
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How to respond when company account funds are seized without notice?




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Q: Good afternoon,
Respected Lawyers!
I live in Ajman. I am facing a situation where I suddenly received a message in my LLC company account SMS stating that a certain amount has been debited and seized by court.
The debited amount is too high and the company account had very little cash so it's showing in minus. Without any calls from the court for a case hearing or judgment, I found this execution message straight away in my bank account SMS.
Today, I found the very same message & same amount debited from my personal account too. How is it that the same amount will be taken twice, I have an LLC company and I even own property that is under mortgage.
Still trying to get all the details from the court regarding the case that led to this execution.
Can this be appealed and come to a better conclusion?
Can they seize my personal property, since they have taken over my personal bank account?
Kindly guide me in this matter!





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