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6 available 6 • View allE-commerce license
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Q: Hi,
We are planning to start operating an online company where the main revenue is based on sales commission, and all the sales happen online throughout the MENA region.
If you can provide me with the best structure to create legally this company that would be more than helpful.

Apr 9, 2017
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Copyright agreement
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Q: Hello,
I would like some help regarding stating the copyright. I am sending professional photographs that I took to another company for a shared project. I would like to specify to this company that I don't want them to share my photos with other companies because they are my own work.
How do I do that and make it both legally binding and not "rude", as I plan to continue working with this company? I am basically just wanting help with drafting a professional legal email.
Thank you for your help.
Best wishes,
Naj

May 23, 2017
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The requirements and procedures of obtaining a tech start-up license
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Q: Hello,
We are working on launching a start-up in the UAE and we have a couple of legal questions. We would be very grateful to receive feedback on.
We would like to operate as "beta" for the first couple of months to test the market before taking up a license and launch the business officially.
Is there any tolerance for this and what is the legal risk?
Before getting full-time employees, we are thinking to give some missions to freelancers.
Can freelancers operate any kind of job or there are some restrictions?
Are we, as the business, responsible to check their legal status and what is the risk associated?
Can they operate on the mainland even if we cannot (free zone license)?
Thank you in advance.
The UAE start-up to be launched.

Feb 6, 2019
741
The legal procedures of selling goods purchased from a shop
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Q: Can I buy goods from one shop and sell them in my shop?

Apr 25, 2019
277
Requirements for starting a business while being employed


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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



Apr 22, 2020
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Working as a teacher and running an online business at the same time




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Q: Dear sir/madam,
I am a teacher in Dubai under my husband's sponsorship. I have a salary account in Dubai Islamic Bank.
I need to know the legal requirements for starting an online e-commerce business for which I will need to register a company.
Can I work as a teacher and run my online business as well?
I want to go with the laws.





Sep 5, 2022
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3 available 3 • View allAn Overview of the Legal Framework for Entrepreneurs in the UAE 4
Over the years the UAE has become a centre of trade and commerce for the Middle East, thanks to its strategic location, excellent connectivity and extensive services to assist with all aspects of business. According to the World Bank's 2016 report, the UAE has ranked 31st in the global index of ease of doing business. This encourages more entrepreneurs to set up different kinds of business entities in the country.
Mar 14, 2017
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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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Procedures of Company Formation in the UAE 2
The different Emirates in the UAE have different requirements and procedures for obtaining business licenses. To register your entity, you need to follow steps and obtain approvals from the Department of Economic Development and other relevant authorities.
Oct 2, 2023
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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.
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