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8 available 8 • View allChanging the local sponsor of a sole establishment
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Q: Hello Mrs Nikhat,
I have a Sole Establishment Licence for real estate brokerage company which is in name of a local sponsor. But I have the full POA with me.
I wanted to change my sponsor. My current visa is employment visa, General Manager, but I can add my name to the license also.
Can I change my local sponsor without the signature of my current local sponsor?
Kind regards

Feb 2, 2018
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Changing the local partner in a limited liability company
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Q: Hello,
I am looking for the sponsor change of LLC company, may I know what are the procedures?
The license will expire on 31st June.

Mar 29, 2018
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Renewing LLC license and changing the old sponsor
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Q: Hi,
I have LLC company not renewed for two years. Six months back, I tried to renew and made a new MOA to change the sponsor by paying AED 10000 to old sponsor.
Later I could not renew with DED as I did not have money. Now, I want to change the MOA with a new sponsor. This time, the same old company sponsor is demanding money.
Please suggest as I am struggling for money and issues with the old sponsor.

May 14, 2018
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ضرورة تجديد عقد إيجار المكتب عند تجديد رخصة تجارية
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س: السلام عليكم
أرجو الإفادة، هل شرط أساسى لتجديد رخصتى التجارية فى دبي الحصول على عقد إيجار جديد؟ علماً أن القديم انتهت مدته وأستأجر مكتباً.

Apr 18, 2019
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How to sue a business set up firm for being unresponsive?
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Q: I set up a company through a business set up firm and paid them in full per their quoted fee.
It is a sole ownership company under my name. I requested documents like the local sponsor's copy of passport, letter of undertaking, etc so our office can process employees' employment visas without the need to approach them as they charge a hefty amount for every visa processed.
The local sponsor doesn't want to coordinate or help me with all these requirements. What should I do?
Can I also sue them so I can claim back the amount paid and look for another sponsor?

Dec 15, 2020
353
What are the procedures and requirements to change a local service agent?

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Q: I am 100% owner of Dubai mainland company under professional license. The company was established at the end of March 2021 and the setup process was run by a local service agent.
However, I am not satisfied with the local agent's service quality and I'd like to get your advice about changing the local agent.
Here are my questions :
- Is it OK to change the local agent?
- What are the procedures, cost and time needed to make a change?
- Do I need to physically be in Dubai for the change?
- It has been only 3 months since the establishment but the service fee was paid for 12 months. Am I eligible to get the refund If I end the contract earlier than the agreed timeline?
- What is the approximate cost for changing?
Thanks.


Jun 2, 2021
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How to remove the local sponsor from a trade license due to losing all contact with him?
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Q: We have established a trade license in Abu Dhabi. The owner is from Lebanon and the sponsor is from the UAE.
For more than 6 months this sponsor is not in contact. We called him and tried to approach him but no answer at all.
We don't know where he is and what to do. We just want to remove him from our trade license through the court.
I would like to know the procedure to remove him without his presence.
Please reply.

Jun 27, 2022
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How to remove sponsor's name from a trade license after passing away?

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Q: Dear sir/madam,
A local sponsor of an LLC company passed away and left three windows and fifteen children. They all are not appearing in court in order to sign NOC to remove the sponsor's name from the trade license.
Is there any alternative besides getting NOC from the local sponsor’s family?
DED is the licensing authority and sponsors hold Sharjah passports.


Aug 23, 2022
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Legal blog
5 available 5 • View allLocal Partner Share contribution in the UAE: What You Need to Know 65
For entrepreneurs seeking to set up their business in the mainland jurisdiction of the UAE, this is a useful guide to know your rights and obligations.
Jan 26, 2020
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What Can I Do If I Have a Dispute With My Joint Shareholder? 5
An interview-format article covering the topic of shareholder disputes in the UAE and pre-emptive measure to be considered. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW.
Mar 24, 2020
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100% Foreign Ownership of Companies in the UAE 12
The UAE government has announced important changes to the federal Commercial Companies Law, the most significant is related to the foreign ownership of mainland companies. This will grant foreign investors the full ownership of share capital in companies carrying out certain activities specified to that effect by the competent authorities. This means that foreign investors’ shares will not be limited anymore to a maximum of 49% like before, but can be up to 100% instead.
Jun 13, 2021
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Recent Amendments of the Laws in the UAE 4
An interview-format article covering the topic of the new amendments to the laws in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW.
Feb 3, 2021
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Amendments to the UAE Company Law 2
An interview-format article covering the topic of the amendments to the company law in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW.
May 24, 2021
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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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My previous employer failed to pay my gratuity. Can I file a case 6 months after resignation? 0
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