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6 available 6 • View allHow to safeguard your investment plans in the UAE
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Q: Our company is registered in the UAE for the past three years, and now we want to expand our business by taking a loan or investment from a foreign company.
What are the rules and regulations that keep both parties safe?
Please provide us with accurate information to be safe from any future problems.

Jan 4, 2018
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Is it possible to transfer money from personal account to company account?
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Q: Hi there,
I'm a new business owner in Dubai (Professional Consulting services - business consulting, startup consulting etc.), and I recently opened my business bank account.
I know in order to get loans or credit cards, banks ask for bank statements... etc., and as I am just starting out there is not much revenue in my account.
However, my personal account in Dubai does have money, and I was wondering if there is any downside to me transferring a set amount to my business bank account each month in order to build out my banking history.
Any thoughts or other alternatives would be much appreciated.
Thanks,
A.

Jan 3, 2021
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Securing an investment with a proper legal instrument
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Q: Hi,
I am about to invest with a shipping company in Dubai. I will be loaning them USD 300K, at 1.25% per month, payable monthly with the loan due back in six months (with the ability to extend to a year).
I would like to securitize this with a promissory note / Post-dated cheque / Lawyer recommended legal instrument. I am a US citizen with no company or residency in Dubai.

Oct 1, 2020
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Can I receive money from my USA company on my UAE company account?
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Q: I have registered a company in SHAMS. I am the sole owner. I have no UAE clients.
I only work for a USA company as a supplier. It's all online work.
Can the USA company transfer payment to my personal account in Dubai?
The bank has agreed to it. It's a big amount, so I want to make sure I am not breaking any law.

Feb 10, 2022
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What happens if you get arrested after receiving an international transfer of funds?

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Q: My friend has been arrested by Sharjah CID for funds received from an international transfer which he has no knowledge of how he received. He has been in jail for the past 2 weeks.
Even police asked 2 of his office workers to visit and visited their residence and took the laptops and other documents. Then they took hold of passports and other items they collect during the raid of these guys and let them go.
What will happen next?
How does he proceed?
Kindly help us to get some knowledge about this.


Mar 26, 2023
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How can I receive money from my overseas partner to start a business in the UAE?


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Q: Hi,
I am currently working for a company (Resident) and planning to start my online business here in the UAE - Dubai. I am planning to have nearly 15000 USD as capital from my overseas partner/friend.
I need advice on how would the procedures be to receive the money and not forgetting that I have to send this back in parts with some interest.



Jun 8, 2023
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It is the first article in a series of articles written by the author to give a better insight to the readers about the corporate governance practices under the best practice principles and the UAE legal system through innovative suggestions of its implementation for your organisation. Next series will be on the UAE regulatory framework on corporate governance.
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Understanding the Intricacies of Money Laundering 0
Money laundering represents a grave concern globally and is met with stringent legal measures in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to combat financial crimes and preserve the integrity of the financial system. Here's an in-depth exploration covering various aspects of money laundering, the legal framework, and the challenges faced by legal professionals.
Feb 23, 2024
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مكافحة غسيل الأموال في الإمارات العربية المتحدة 1
تم إنشاء المكتب التنفيذي لمواجهة غسل الأموال وتمويل الإرهاب بموجب قرار مجلس الوزراء رقم 10 لسنة 2021 ، ومن بين مهامه الإشراف على تنفيذ الاستراتيجية الوطنية لمكافحة غسيل الأموال وتمويل الإرهاب، ورصد وتقييم أية مخاطر تتعلق بمواجهة غسل الأموال ومكافحة تمويل الإرهاب وتمويل التنظيمات.
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تشريعات دولة الإمارات بشأن مواجهة غسل الأموال ومكافحة تمويل الإرهاب 4
مع صدور قرار مجلس الوزراء رقم (58) لسنة (2020) في شان تنظيم إجراءات المستفيد الحقيقي، ومدى مساهمته في الحد من جريمة غسيل الأموال و تمويل الإرهاب، لا بد بدايةً من معرفة مفهوم غسيل الأموال و تمويل الإرهاب. تُعرَّف عملية غسل الأموال بأنها كل معاملة مالية أو مصرفية تهدف إلى إخفاء أو تغيير هوية الأموال المتحصلة بطرق غير قانونية، وذلك بتمريرها عبر النظام المالي والمصرفي لكي تظهر على أنها نابعة من مصادر شرعية، و من ثَمَّ إعادة ضخها واستثمارها بشكل قانوني مغاير لحقيقتها.
Jun 15, 2021
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Laws & Regulations
3 available 3 • 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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Federal Law No. (18) of 1993 Issuing the Commercial Transactions Law 19
This Law applies to merchants, as well as to all acts of commerce carried out in the UAE by any person even though he be not a trader. Commercial matters regarding which specific Federal laws are issued shall be subject to the provisions of such laws, and to the provisions hereof which do not contradict with said laws.
Sep 7, 1993
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Federal Law No. (4) of 2002 On the Incrimination of Money Laundering 1
The law defines the crimes related to money laundering, commitments and the jurisdictions of the governmental authorities, and the sanctions against perpetrators of money laundering.
Jan 22, 2002
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