Q: My partner and I are starting a video blogging and content creation company in Dubai. Thinking to get the license from Sharjah Shands. For the first vlog, we are contacting eminent people to cover their stories. What forms do we need them to sign? (Model release? Authentic information?) And where can we get these made? What are the charges involved? Any other legal things we need to be covered about?

Q: Hello Mr Hari I want to start a business in the UAE. What are the legal requirements & options given by the UAE government for NRI to start a business in their country?

Q: I am in the process of setting up an LLC for tailoring shop. Is there a standard MoA in place or can I make amendments to it? If tomorrow I have a conflict with my partner and want to change him, what is the recourse and what kind of timelines and cost am I looking at? What are the things I should get included in the MoA to protect my investment and allow me the flexibility to change a partner with minimum damages?

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Q: Hi, I'm currently trying to create a company in the mainland while I'm being employed by a company which sponsored my residency. I've been only been in the UAE for 3 months. Is there a minimum period I need to spend in the country before I'm allowed to start a business? Thank you

Q: Hi, I and my friend agreed to start a business and be partners. As I'm working in a government organization, (and also my wife), we don't want our names in the trade license. Is there any way of being a partner without our names in a trade license?

Q: My company name is **** FZ LLC (registered in RAK free zone (RAKEZ)) and I am trading with foodstuffs, concentrates, ingredients, etc. Currently, I am renting an office space in Sports City. As the rent is high and the location is remote, I decided to buy an office either in JLT or Business Bay. Now I started to face an issue that I won't be able to operate in such an office, because I need to have either a DMCC license (for JLT) or Mainland LLC license (for BB). Can you please help me and advise in which areas can I purchase an office where I can operate under my current license? I really wouldn't like to change my license from RAKEZ to any other.

Q: I run a business of training & coaching services. 1. What legalities do I need to know to keep myself & my business protected? 2. What do I include in my contract/agreement with my clients? I have two clientele bases, one solo business owners/startups and second, I work with companies as an executive coach & trainer. 3. How can I get help from a lawyer to put down a contract with all the legalities?

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.

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.