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4 available 4 • View allCrowd funding in the UAE
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Q: I am a college student in the UAE. I have been thinking about developing a free-to-play video game that will be freely distributed on the internet, anonymously. I have also thought about following many such creators' paths in opening an account at Patreon.com to accept crowdfunding and donations.What legal ramifications could such actions have?

Jan 11, 2017
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The requirements to set up an equity crowdfunding platform in DIFC
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Q: I would like to know the answer to the following:
(1) What are the requirements to set up an equity crowdfunding platform in DIFC?
(2) If there are any limitations on international investors and where international investments should be done.

May 31, 2020
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Is it legal to invest in a crowdfunding outside the UAE?
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Q: Regarding investment in a UK-based crowdfunding platform from the UAE
I am a UAE (Dubai) resident. Is it legal to invest in a startup that is based in Cayman Island and London through UK based crowdfunding platform (crowdcube.com) from the UAE?
Looking for precious advice.
Thank you!

Mar 9, 2021
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Can people go door-to-door to ask for donations or sponsorships?

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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
Two people came to our office and asked to speak to the owner about sponsorships for an upcoming event.
I assume they want us to donate or solicit financial support for the event. Is it legal to go door-to-door for this purpose?


Aug 29, 2023
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Legal blog
1 available 1 • View allCase Summary in DIFC Courts, Small Claims Tribunal 3
Introduction: In the case of [A] v [B] [2024] DIFC SCT, the Dubai International Financial Centre Courts’ Small Claims Tribunal addressed a dispute concerning the non-payment of invoices. Natalie, the claimant, alleged that Nola, the defendant, had failed to fulfill payment obligations outlined in an Engagement Agreement dated November 23, 2023.
May 2, 2024
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Laws & Regulations
2 available 2 • View allFederal Law No. (8) of 2004 Concerning Financial Free Zones 0
This law creates a legislative framework for the establishment and regulation of financial free zones on the territory of the United Arab Emirates.
Mar 14, 2004
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Cabinet Decision No. (28) of 2007 On the Implementing Regulation of Federal Law No. (8) of 2004 On the Financial Free Zones 0
This Cabinet Decision regulates the implementation of the provisions of Federal Law No. (8) of 2004 On the Financial Free Zones.
Jul 30, 2007
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If a company changes its name under the same license, does it need to amend all the contracts entered?
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Hello,
We are starting a new E-commerce business based in Dubai and would like to know some of the legal requirements to set an e-commerce business. We'll be selling physical products, imported from China and targeting the UAE as our customer base.
So please if you could help us in informing what legal procedures like licensing etc should be done.
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Photography copyrights 0
Dear Sir,
I am a professional photographer.
I want to get my photographs protected worldwide. How is it possible? And what all documents are needed?
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Aug 21, 2017
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Non-compete clauses in the employment contract 0
Dear Sir,
I'm Satheesh from Abu Dhabi. For the past 3 years, I was working for a free zone company in Dubai. Our company have clients from both Dubai and Abu Dhabi and doing medical billing services for hospitals and medical centres.
I was working with one of the company's clients which is a government hospital in Abu Dhabi (please note - govt is removing our company by Sept.).
My concern is that the hospital is interested to recruit me as their employee. But I already signed a limited contract with my company which has "Non-competition non-solicitation agreement".
My contract states that I cannot join their clients or competitors for 24 months after my visa expiry or end of service. If I violate this law they will take legal actions and they can ask for compensation (Law no. 8 of 1980 for UAE and Law no. 5 of 1985 for Dubai).
My visa is expiring by Aug 25th, so I'd like to join there.
Can I join this Abu Dhabi government hospital or not? If I join, is there any legal issue I have to face from my company?
Jul 30, 2017
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Responsibility of partners for bounced cheques signed by the company manager 0
Do the local sponsors have financial responsibility for bounced cheques from the company that they are sponsored?
If I got cheques but they were bounced and the person who signed the cheques (managing director) left the country. Company is in labor zone, retail, 2 operating shops.
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