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9 available 9 • View allRequirements for starting a business while being employed


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Q: Hi,
I'm currently trying to create a company in the mainland while I'm being employed by a company which sponsored my residency.
I've been only been in the UAE for 3 months.
Is there a minimum period I need to spend in the country before I'm allowed to start a business?
Thank you



Apr 22, 2020
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Starting a business while being an employee in a government organization

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Q: Hi,
I and my friend agreed to start a business and be partners. As I'm working in a government organization, (and also my wife), we don't want our names in the trade license.
Is there any way of being a partner without our names in a trade license?


Aug 12, 2020
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Business investment pursuant to a POA from the owner
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Q: Hi,
I am working in a private company as an engineer, I want to take a cafeteria on lease agreement from the owner.
The owner will make a special power of attorney in my name for 2 years for running the cafeteria. Also, he will provide me with the bank account, atm, online username...etc.
My question is:
1. Do I require NOC from my company to make POA?
2. Can I access the bank account if the owner grants me the POA although my name is not in the trade license?
3. After the POA, can I be a signing authority in the bank?

Oct 15, 2018
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Requirements for starting a new eCommerce business in the UAE
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Q: Dear,
I am an Expat (Indian) currently working in private concern as a Project Engineer.
I wish to open eCommerce website with lucky draw option (If customer purchases products - T-shirts, dairy, cap...etc.) providing a ticket, and once the product is sold out, we will conduct a draw online and provide gifts.
So let me know my requirements for obtaining a trade licence for eCommerce (Lowest fee in any emirate) without NOC, Terms & Condition, Privacy Policy for Website, No visa required, No Office Space required.
Let me know your detailed proposal regarding this query.

Dec 10, 2019
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Working as a teacher and running an online business at the same time




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Q: Dear sir/madam,
I am a teacher in Dubai under my husband's sponsorship. I have a salary account in Dubai Islamic Bank.
I need to know the legal requirements for starting an online e-commerce business for which I will need to register a company.
Can I work as a teacher and run my online business as well?
I want to go with the laws.





Sep 5, 2022
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Are employers obligated to issue NOCs to employees for travel purposes?

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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
I want to visit other countries for tourism purposes. I have completed 11 months with my parent company and require a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the company for my visa application.
Is the company obligated to give me an NOC as per the law?
If the company refuses to issue an NOC, what options do I have?
Please help!


Apr 24, 2023
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Is it permitted to have two full-time jobs simultaneously?




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Q: Hi,
I want more information about labor laws in the UAE regarding having two full-time jobs simultaneously, one in Dubai and the other in the EU. Is this permitted?
Do you also offer a service to review my contract before signing?
Please note that I don't have a UAE number. If you prefer in-person contact, we can set up a call online or via WhatsApp.





Jan 5, 2024
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Can I run social media ads promoting private tutoring services without a license?




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Q: I am seeking advice on an issue involving a shady friend. She has been pressuring me to run social media ads promoting private tutoring services in the UAE, despite not holding the necessary license to offer such classes.
She insisted that I use my personal information for these ads and avoid sharing any of her details, claiming it was due to concerns about harassment. However, I suspect her true motive is to avoid legal consequences as she knows this activity is illegal.
She wanted me to advertise these services using my social media accounts, and in the event of inquiries, I was to pass on the students to her. My sole evidence is a phone call we had of her directing me to engage in these actions.
I need to understand if her requests are legal and if they expose me to any liability, as well as what actions I can take to protect myself given the evidence I have.





Sep 27, 2024
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How can a tour operator company in Dubai hire drivers who already have visas?




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Q: I am the owner of a tour operator company in Dubai that provides chauffeur services to our clients. I am seeking guidance on the legal requirements for hiring chauffeurs who already possess valid visas, as I do not intend to provide visas myself.
Specifically, I would like to know which documents I must prepare to comply with UAE law, aside from a contractual agreement.
Is it necessary to obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the company that issued their current visa?
Additionally, should the contract explicitly state that they are third-party contractors with my company?
What else should be included in the contractual agreement?
One of the driver’s CVs states that he has a partner visa. What law would apply in this scenario?
Your expertise on this matter would be greatly appreciated.





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My rental cheque is due tomorrow and unfortunately, I’m not able to honor it. I asked my landlord to wait a couple of days but he doesn’t want to wait and said that he is going to cash the cheque tomorrow.
Of course, the cheque will bounce, what would be the procedure then?
Do I have a certain amount of days before eviction to pay the rent?
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Does the existing tenancy contract between the tenant and the previous owner remain in force even after the new landlord has purchased the property in the middle of an ongoing lease?
And when should a new tenancy contract be made?
Should it be made immediately after the property has been sold, or at the end of the ongoing tenancy contract signed between the previous owner of the property and the tenant?
Also, does a new contract have to be in place for the tenant to exchange the cheques, or does the existing tenancy contract with the previous owner remain valid for the purpose of exchanging the cheques?
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Dear Sir/Madam,
I was wrongfully terminated by my school under Article 44 on March 20th, 2023. I have a case in the labor courts, and the first hearing is on April 4th, 2023.
However, my employer is asking me to vacate the school accommodation. I asked the Ministry of Labor and the courts, and they informed me that the school cannot evict me until the case is resolved.
Is this information correct?
I am currently unemployed and have nowhere else to go until I find another job.
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If I have a travel ban in KSA, can I travel to the UAE on a work visa? 0
Hi,
May you and your family be blessed.
I'm extremely tense and need your kind feedback on the following issue.
If I have a travel ban in KSA, can I travel to the UAE on a work visa?
I have been visiting Dubai on a tourist visa without any problems.
The ban was imposed because I had to leave KSA suddenly and could not return after an exit-entry, and I was unable to pay back my car EMI and credit card payment totaling 30k SAR, which I intend to pay off gradually now.
When I left KSA, they only had my fingerprints at the time. I also understand that while coming for a visit to Dubai, only a retinal scan is done.
On the other hand, when obtaining a work visa, UAE takes and registers fingerprints as well. Could this lead to any issues for me?
I have finally obtained a better-paying job after a long time and can finally save up to pay off my debts. The case registered for which the travel ban is imposed is only for SAR 16000.
As of now, I cannot afford to hire a lawyer to check in UAE.
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Tenant's rights: Can my landlord evict me, raise my rent, and ban my pet? 0
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My landlord wants to evict me from the property where I reside. They have not provided a court order for eviction within the past 12 months.
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