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Q: Hi,
We are a medical clinic where a patient is not paying a very small amount of money, 5000 AED, even she has signed informed consents and promissory note that she will pay but she didn’t.
The problem is that it is not the first time to happen to us. Should we file a case with the police?
Should we send a legal notice? Or what can we do?
We called her several times and either she refuses the calls or says that she will pay.

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Q: Hello,
A large company was provided with our consulting services. The services are completed, however, they have not paid us the balance amount for 6 months citing pending deliverables, and also threatening us with counterclaim if we ask for payment.
Please advise on our best recourse!

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Q: I have a contract. The client has not paid for the work and does not intend to. Please help, what can be done?

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2 available 2 • View allHow to Increase Chances of Getting Your Invoices Paid in the UAE 0
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4 available 4 • View allFederal Law No. (18) of 1993 Issuing the Commercial Transactions Law 19
This Law applies to merchants, as well as to all acts of commerce carried out in the UAE by any person even though he be not a trader. Commercial matters regarding which specific Federal laws are issued shall be subject to the provisions of such laws, and to the provisions hereof which do not contradict with said laws.
Sep 7, 1993
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Federal Law No. (11) of 1992 Concerning Issuance of the Civil Procedures Code 42
The law promulgates UAE Civil Procedures Code (Civil Procedure Law) which governs civil procedures in the United Arab Emirates, including the prosecution before the courts, litigation and execution.
Feb 24, 1992
75321
Federal Law No. (5) of 1985 On the Civil Transactions Law of the United Arab Emirates 96
The provisions of this law, promulgating UAE Civil Code, govern the civil transactions in the United Arab Emirates. The commercial transactions remain subject to the laws and regulations applicable in their regard.
Dec 15, 1985
148400
Federal Law No. (10) of 1992 On Evidence in Civil and Commercial Transactions 14
The provisions of this law On Evidence in Civil and Commercial Transactions (Law of Evidence) govern evidence in civil and commercial disputes in the UAE.
Jan 15, 1992
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