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7 available 7 • View allOptions for company formation with 100% foreign ownership
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Q: I would like to open a company owned 100% by a Syrian national, and looking to provide trading services in any city of the UAE.
Please advise me about the requirements, cost and time.

Nov 26, 2018
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How to remove the local sponsor of an LLC company and make it 100% ownership?
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Q: In accordance with the new FDI law in UAE - Dubai, what is the (steps/cost/requirements/time frame) to remove the 51% shares local sponsor holder, and make it 100% foreign ownership?
Additional info for accurate answer:
- The foreign owner and the foreign manager are out of the UAE, and the only physical - available person is the PRO person.
- The local sponsor is a company with 4 partners,
So, I wonder if ALL of the partners will be required to attend physically for the procedure of the 100% foreign ownership transfer, or only the PRO and the POA person will be enough?
- The concerned company is an LLC Japanese company for water equipment trading, so it will be under the UAE cabinet positive list, right?

Aug 3, 2021
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LLC company incorporation in Dubai by Syrian nationals
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Q: Hello,I am a Syrian citizen living in Dubai for more than 13 years with valid resident visa and I would like to open a new LLC company in Dubai along with a local UAE sponsor (49% my share, 51% for the local sponsor). The company will offer and sell IT services/products (commercial license).I have the following questions:1 - Is it true that Syrians are mostly denied by DED due to security restrictions? Do you know any of your Syrian clients who received a license from DED recently? Are there any measures that I could take to improve my chances?2 - In case I had to issue a license under the UAE sponsor so he becomes 100% owner of my company (do I have another choice?) what are the legal steps that I should take to protect my rights? Would a strong power of attorney be sufficient?Thanks.

Oct 30, 2016
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The possibility to outsource marketing and sales management to a UAE-based company
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Q: Dear sir/madam,
Can a foreign company (non-UAE company) have the option to appoint or outsource marketing and sales management in the UAE to a UAE-based marketing management company?
The UAE-based marketing management company will promote their product, find the distributor and manage the sales through distributors.
Is it possible?

Jan 25, 2022
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What is required to become an authorized agent in the UAE?

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Q: Hi
I'm a Saudi citizen and I have an Emirati ID.
I would like to become an authorized agent of a product in the United Arab Emirates, as the product is located in Saudi Arabia and Egypt and has quality certificates.
What is required to become an authorized agent in the UAE?


Apr 13, 2022
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Can a foreigner fully own a document clearance company in the UAE?
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Q: Dear Lawyers,
Can a foreigner fully own a document clearance company in the UAE?
If so, what conditions must be met to avoid requiring a local sponsor?

Dec 23, 2024
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What is the process and timeline for obtaining a trade license for a document clearance company?
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Q: Dear Lawyers,
What is the process and timeline for obtaining a trade license for a document clearance company?
Are there specific approvals required from authorities such as the DED or free zone authorities?

Dec 23, 2024
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1 available 1 • 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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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,
I'm currently looking for legal advice regarding an online defamation case. I am a Filipino citizen currently residing in the Philippines. The person I want to file a complaint against is also a Filipino citizen and is currently based in Dubai.
I have already sought legal consultation, but it cost me a lot for just a simple session. Unfortunately, I don’t think I can afford to proceed with the fees required for sending a warning or demand letter to the person I’m complaining about.
I would really appreciate any help, guidance, or information about possible free or low-cost legal services.
Thank you for your time!
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What can I do if my creditor used my blank cheque to put an amount more than my unpaid balance? 0
Hi,
I have issued a blank cheque for my EMI, and now the company is using my blank cheque and putting any amount to deposit it.
My total unpaid balance is AED 19000, but they mentioned AED 42,030 on the cheque and another AED 10000. They told me they will deposit it to file a case.
What is my remedy on this matter?
Thank you.
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I have unpaid bank loan and credit cards in Dubai and got a job offer from Kuwait. Can I go there? 0
I have a bank loan in Dubai of AED 20000 and two credit cards from different banks (5000+5000), and the total is AED 30000.
The liability is in Dubai. I left Dubai 10 years ago. Now I have a job offer from Kuwait.
Can I go there?
Apr 10, 2025
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What are the penalties for employing workers without a visa? 0
Hello,
Kindly let me know the statutory provisions relating to the penalty for letting employees work without a visa and the amount of penalty to be paid by the employer.
Apr 9, 2025
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What are the legal consequences of my partner's voluntary withdrawal from our company? 0
Hello,
My partner voluntarily withdrew from our company which we established in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
We established this company on July 1, 2024. Until now, there is no income or revenue. What is the legality?
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Dear sir/madam,
I had signed a labor contract with the Ministry of Labour which had no "non-compete" clause.
Now, I want to leave the company, but my employer wants me to sign the "non-compete" clause in the termination contract.
In this case, is the non-compete clause applicable or not?
Oct 19, 2022
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Max deduction for severance pay due to damage/negligence in UAE 0
Dear Questioner,
In the UAE, is there a maximum amount an employer can deduct from an employee's severance pay due to damage/negligence?
Apr 26, 2023
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Canceling my MoU and getting my deposit back due to a low bank valuation and overpriced property 0
Hi,
I wanted to purchase a 2-bedroom apartment in JVC Dubai. I gave a 10% security deposit cheque to the seller. The price mentioned in the MoU is very high compared to other similar apartments in the same building.
The bank’s valuation also came in very low. Since the valuation is much lower, how can I terminate the MoU and get my cheque back? The MoU ends on 1st October 2024.
One of the articles in the MoU states:
In the event that the Buyer fails to make the payments as agreed or fails to complete the transfer on the agreed date due to his own acts or omissions, the Seller has the right to terminate this agreement and retain the deposit, provided that the termination is due to a violation of the agreed terms, unless both parties agree amicably to different dates.
I need help urgently.
Sep 16, 2024
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ما الطُرق المتاحة للإنذار بأمر الأداء قبل إقامة الدعوى؟ 0
صباح الخير،
ما الطُرق المتاحة للإنذار بأمر الأداء قبل إقامة الدعوى في حال كون المدَّعِي (فرد) والمدَّعَى عليه (شركة) في الإمارات؟
شكرًا!
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السلام عليكم،
اتفقت الشركة مع مكتب محاماة على عقد سنوي بمبلغ مقطوع بالإضافة إلى نسبة من المبلغ الذي يتم تحصيله من القضايا.
هل يستحق المحامي نسبة من الفائدة القانونية المقضي بها حكمًا؟
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