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Questions & Answers
7 available 7 • View allRequirements for the incorporation of an e-commerce company
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Q: I'm a Saudi National living in the UAE and want to issue a license for my e-commerce commission-based business website for Auto/Spare parts in Ajman.
We don’t stock products. We act as the middleman in the process. For example, a customer comes to our website and orders say "Brake Pads" for his/her car.
Our job is to go and look across shops in the UAE to find the best deal for the customer. Then, we go back to the customer and present the best deal for this specific requested spare part.
If the customer agrees to the offer, he/she then have to pay us the full amount, and then we go and get the product for him/her and take a cut percentage of 10% from the total amount paid, and then ship the product to the customer.
What kind of license do we need for a business like this? I would like the license to be issued in Ajman.
Also, I need to hire employees, therefore, I need a license that enables me to hire and rent an office space.
Thank you.

Sep 3, 2018
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The required license to start trading online and offline
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Q: We are considering expanding our business to Dubai (Free Zone) and start trading online and offline through distributors and supermarkets.
Our products are packaged food products. In the online part, we want to be listed on an e-commerce platform such as Amazon.ae and also to run our own e-trading platform.
What would be the required license to abide by the law and regulation?
What type of company should we have?

Sep 15, 2020
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Requirements for starting a non-profit organization in the UAE
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Q: Hi,
I am looking for a lawyer to set a non-profit organization in the UAE.
Thanks

Mar 21, 2021
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How can an investor contact people for business opportunities in the UAE


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Q: Hi,
I would like to know please how can a new company looking for investment legally approach individuals to do so? (i.e. individuals who are not friends or family).
Is it legal to post something on social media for example?



Jun 15, 2022
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Global procreative tourism marketplace: Legality for Dubai-based companies


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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
Can a Dubai-based company legally offer a marketplace (website) for procreative tourism, such as in vitro fertilization and surrogacy, where fertility clinics and agencies from different countries can list themselves for visitors from around the world?
The Dubai company would connect patients and clinics globally and charge a fee from clinics, either per lead or as a revenue share.



Apr 16, 2023
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How can an expat in the UAE start a one-person LLC business?


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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
What are the legal provisions for an ex-pat in the UAE to start a one-person company (LLC business) without a local sponsor or agent?



May 31, 2023
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Can I do business in the UAE as a UK resident without a residence visa?




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Q: Hello,
I am a UK resident. I wish to partner with a business in the UAE. Am I able to conduct business without being deported?
I don't need to apply for a residence visa.





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Feb 13, 2025
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6 available 6 • 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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Why is the UAE the Right Place for Your Startup 6
Most entrepreneurs who have ideas for a startup seeking to implement it may face some difficulties in deciding the ideal location, activity, type of license, fees, taxes, among many others. Here are four reasons why the UAE’s thriving start-up scene is the right choice for your business.
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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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The UAE Issues Rules for Full Foreign Ownership of Companies 0
In terms of existing companies which include Emirati partner and its activities have been availed for full ownership by Foreign investors Dubai Department of Economic Development stated that those companies will remain as is without change.
Jun 6, 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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The New Law of E-commerce in the UAE 7
The UAE has had tremendous economic development over the last two decades, which can be attributed to the country’s expanding market and large inflow of investments. The demonstrated level of preparedness and equanimity is evident in the legislative framework, characterized by the ongoing and systematic updates of laws. This proactive approach aims to align the legal landscape with the dynamic trajectory of economic advancement, ensuring continual synchronization with the prevailing progress.
Dec 13, 2023
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Laws & Regulations
3 available 3 • 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.
Mar 25, 2015
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Federal Decree-Law No. (46) of 2021 on Electronic Transactions and Trust Services 2
The provisions of this Decree-Law, known as the "New E-commerce Law", govern E-commerce regulations in the United Arab Emirates. The New E-commerce Law repeals the previous UAE E-commerce Law (Federal Law No. (1) of 2006 Concerning Electronic Transactions & Commerce).
Sep 20, 2021
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Cabinet Resolution No. (28) of 2023 on the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law No. (46) of 2021 on Electronic Transactions and Trust Services 1
Cabinet Resolution No. (28) of 2023 on the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law No. (46) of 2021 on Electronic Transactions and Trust Services
Mar 28, 2023
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Aug 21, 2017
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Non-compete clauses in the employment contract 0
Dear Sir,
I'm Satheesh from Abu Dhabi. For the past 3 years, I was working for a free zone company in Dubai. Our company have clients from both Dubai and Abu Dhabi and doing medical billing services for hospitals and medical centres.
I was working with one of the company's clients which is a government hospital in Abu Dhabi (please note - govt is removing our company by Sept.).
My concern is that the hospital is interested to recruit me as their employee. But I already signed a limited contract with my company which has "Non-competition non-solicitation agreement".
My contract states that I cannot join their clients or competitors for 24 months after my visa expiry or end of service. If I violate this law they will take legal actions and they can ask for compensation (Law no. 8 of 1980 for UAE and Law no. 5 of 1985 for Dubai).
My visa is expiring by Aug 25th, so I'd like to join there.
Can I join this Abu Dhabi government hospital or not? If I join, is there any legal issue I have to face from my company?
Jul 30, 2017
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Responsibility of partners for bounced cheques signed by the company manager 0
Do the local sponsors have financial responsibility for bounced cheques from the company that they are sponsored?
If I got cheques but they were bounced and the person who signed the cheques (managing director) left the country. Company is in labor zone, retail, 2 operating shops.
Jul 26, 2017
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Property registration fee in Dubai 0
Could you tell me please, when property registration fee was changed from 2% to 4% (starting date) and by which law?
Thanks in advance.
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Jul 25, 2017
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