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Free Zone company: Can we lend funds to a friend's German startup?

Dear Sir/Madam,

We are a company registered in a free zone with a bank account in Abu Dhabi. We have a friend in Germany who is floating his own startup. He is seeking a loan.

Are we allowed to provide this loan from the excess funds of the company, accompanied by a properly drawn-out agreement with a definite return date?

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27 Nov 2023, 05:14

Dear Client,

Thanks for your question! I hope you are doing well. I will definitely assist you in this matter.

Yes, you can provide a loan from your company to your friend in Germany with a properly documented agreement specifying the terms and conditions.

For any further legal assistance, you can WhatsApp us. We have an extensive team of knowledgeable and experienced lawyers to provide the legal assistance you need.

We will definitely be happy to help you.

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27 Nov 2023, 08:44

Thanks so much! Decided to go with a private loan. Will reach out if we have further questions.

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27 Nov 2023, 07:08

Dear Questioner,

You cannot lend money to another person outside the company with interest.

This is because in the UAE, only licensed banks and financial institutions can legally lend money with interest.

It is better to make an investment in the business of the German company and make an agreement accordingly. But this also has certain regulatory compliances to be met as per UAE Law.

27 Nov 2023, 07:09

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27 Nov 2023, 08:45

Thanks so much! Decided to drop the idea. Will reach out if we have further questions.

27 Nov 2023, 09:16

Sure!

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27 Nov 2023, 07:33

If you have an investment agreement according to the nature of the party and it's so accepted by the company management, then you can initiate such a transaction.

There is no restriction for such actions if proper documentation and requirements are met.

If you need better clarity, we will arrange a legal consultation for a charge.

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27 Nov 2023, 08:45

Thanks so much! Decided to drop the idea. Will reach out if we have further questions.

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27 Nov 2023, 16:59

Hi,

This is Nada,

Sir, what is the nature of your company?

If it's a financial company, you can give a loan.  But if it's not, you can not give a loan to individuals unless this individual is an employee or partner in the company.

If you require any legal support, please contact me at my phone.

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27 Nov 2023, 17:48

Thanks so much.

No, we are not a financial company.

Thanks for the clear response. Appreciate this.

27 Nov 2023, 18:34

You are welcome, Sir.

Still, if you give him a loan, we can draft an agreement between you and him.

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4 Dec 2023, 09:28

Dear Inquirer,

Hope you are doing well!

Kindly note that you can engage with him in a loan agreement and take some securities guarantee for your rights.

If you have any other queries you can reach us through Email or via Mobile.

I would appreciate it if you could leave your review and rate our advice if it helps you, thank you!

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