Q: I own a company. I am sponsored through my company. I would like to cancel my work visa with my own company and be sponsored by another… A: For a cancellation of your current visa, you will need to obtain a NOC from your current sponsor stating that he has no objection to the visa cancellation.…

Hi, In order to apply for a cancellation of your current visa, you will need to obtain a NOC from your current sponsor stating that he has no objection to the visa cancellation. Simultaneously you will need to make sure that under your new employment you are not restricted in any way from working for another entity at the same time as your employment with the new company. If you would like us to review the documents you are requested to sign by the new company to ensure that no such restriction is imposed, please feel free to get in touch with us at V7 Legal using the contact number 04-8716762 or 050-1132587. Kindly note that the first consultation we provide is free of charge.

Visa cancellation as a partner and obtaining a new employment

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Questions & Answers

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Employee's right to seek cancellation after leaving the company

Q: Dear Salah, I was a partner in one company in which I sold my shares and left the MoA/company on 4th Jan'18. One of the employees whom I recruited wants to leave the company now and the present owner is not cancelling him. The employee joined the company on 1st Oct'17. But his resident visa was not stamped. Till today his resident visa has not been stamped. This employee desperately wants to leave the company. What can the employee do? He did visit the labour court but his case was closed as the present partner promised to pay all his dues and cancel his visa in front of the labour officer. Should the employee re-open the case? Will it have any implications for me? What best course you advise for the employee now as he desperately wants to go home, but he wants to come back to the UAE with some other company?

Apr 10, 2018

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Cancellation of a partner visa after selling his shares

Q: My partner is not cancelling his partner visa even though he sold all his shares to me five months before. Now my company trade license renewal is stuck because he is not cancelling his visa. The sponsor is from my side only. How can I cancel his visa without his signature?

Dec 18, 2019

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The local sponsor is not allowing the expat partner to exit. What to do?

Q: I have run a limited liability company in Dubai mainland with a 51 (Local) / 49 (Expat) ownership structure for the last 26 years. Due to some issues, I wish to exit the company and handover it to the local partner but he is not letting me exit the company. What are my options? Thanks!

Aug 22, 2021

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Asking an employee to pay money to get the cancellation letter

Q: Hello, My cleaner's (laborer) visa is expiring in Nov 2021. I want to renew my visa with a new company. The old company which had given the visa is charging me 1000 AED for the cancellation letter. Is this legal? If not, how can I complain and get a cancellation letter at a proper price? Thank you for any guidance!

Sep 28, 2021

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How can a sleeping partner recover his benefits as an employee?

Q: Dear sir/madam, I am a sleeping partner in a private LLC company in Dubai. I am paid a salary monthly. I am in the process of resigning from the company. However, the Indian partner is not willing to give me end-of-service benefits as per the labor contract. He wants to reduce the benefit amount. Please note that I am authorized to operate the company bank account and can sign cheques and other documents. How do I recover my benefits legally? Please advise!

Aug 18, 2022

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Does a managing partner need a NOC from the company to work in another company?

Q: Does a managing partner holding an investor’s visa need a NOC from the company to work in another company? What should I do? The company didn’t operate yet, no letterhead or stamp, thus telling me they can’t provide it. Instead, they want me to cancel my visa. What will happen if they cancel my visa? Will I still be the managing partner and still be liable for the consequences of their acts? I'm just a managing partner by paper but I'm not the business owner. I just help them to open a business here in the UAE using my credentials. The other partners went out of the country for a year now and didn't start the business yet here in the UAE.

Sep 21, 2022

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Can a partner work in a different company without the consent of other partners?

Q: Hello, Can a partner, without the consent of other partners, work in a different company as an employee? One of my partners has taken a visa under the company but is working in a different company and not contributing anything.

Dec 30, 2024

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Laws & Regulations

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Federal Law No. (8) of 1980 Concerning the Regulation of Labor Relations

The provisions of this Law, known as "UAE Labour Law", govern the relationship between employers and employees and other labour matters in the United Arab Emirates. There are special labour related regulations applicable in some of the free zones in the UAE.

Apr 20, 1980

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Federal Decree-Law No. (33) of 2021 On the Regulation of Labor Relations

The provisions of this Decree-Law, known as "New UAE Labor Law", govern labour relations in the private sector of the United Arab Emirates. The New Labor Law repeals the previous UAE Labor Law (Federal Law No. (8) of 1980).

Sep 20, 2021

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I am planning to start my business in retail. I am a 16-year-old Emirati national and I have full approval from my parents. What legal requirements must I obtain and what laws should I follow?

May 3, 2020

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Using the trade license of an existing company to start business

If I am looking to use the general trading license of an existing individual to start my business and creating my company under his license, then what are the things I should watch out for to protect myself?

Oct 3, 2018

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Seeking legal assistance for drafting a Merchant Agreement

I am seeking a law firm/agency in Dubai that can provide the services to draft a Merchant Agreement template contractually, according to our company business model.

Oct 3, 2018

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Documents required for the registration of a sole trader

How to register a sole trader? What documents are needed?

Oct 3, 2018

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Non-payment of share value and claiming the shares back

My company is located in Dubai as an LLC. We have two shareholders, 1. UAE national shareholder with 95% 2. A foreign shareholder with 5% The UAE national shareholder transferred this 5% shares to the foreign shareholder through a share sales agreement, which was notarized at the notary public in Dubai and submitted it to the DED to amend the trade license etc. This happened in 2014. But till this date, the foreign shareholder did not pay the value of 5% shares to the UAE national shareholder or to the company. Also, the foreign shareholder was not actively involved with the company's operation and as per Article 17 of the Commercial Companies Law: "2. The partner may not contribute in work rendered unless he is a joint partner. The contribution of the partner may not consist of his having reputation or influence." Under these circumstances, is it possible for the UAE national shareholder to request from the court to cancel the 5% shares of the foreign shareholder and transfer back to him?

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