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Questions & Answers
7 available 7 • View allInterested in making a blog? Focus mainly on how to protect it

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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?


Aug 30, 2018
518
Making an agreement for a tv project with a company in Dubai
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Q: Dear Sir,
I have an advertising company in Ajman, UAE, and a media company in Pakistan which produces tv plays.
Now, can I do a contract with anyone in Dubai for a tv project to be made in the UAE?

Dec 9, 2018
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Reviewing agreements and providing consultation


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Q: Hello,
We are a startup and planning to launch our alpha platform soon and are looking for Lawyers who can help us review our privacy policy and terms and conditions.
We already wrote them but they require editing and review to ensure all aspects are properly covered.



Apr 30, 2018
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Do I need to establish a company to send newsletters to UAE potential clients?
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Q: Hi,
I am a Digital Marketing professional. I intend to send Newsletters (not Marketing mails) to potential clients in the UAE.
They have not subscribed to our Newsletters, hence it will be cold mail. Can GDPR or any other law be held against me?
Is email campaign/marketing an offence in the UAE?

Nov 17, 2020
481
Signing an intellectual property agreement to protect a business idea
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Q: Hi!
I have an idea and want to develop it into MVP. I am in the UAE and my friend who is in the US wants to help me to develop the product.
I trust him but without a legally binding document, there could be issues at the later date. We will register the company after trying out our MVP.
My question is, what sort of legal contract can I do with him?
Note: we haven't registered the company and he is in the US. I need to protect my MVP and he should use the idea to develop his own product.

Dec 19, 2020
309
Lawyer assistance with the legal documents needed for operating private business
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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?

May 2, 2021
301
Application of the VAT rules on influencers in the UAE
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Q: We all know that influencers are subject to 5% VAT in the UAE for conducting online promotional or marketing services.
But the question that no one has answered is, are the following subject to VAT in the UAE:
1- Google AdSense revenue generated from posting videos on youtube?
2- Affiliate marketing revenue paid by international affiliate networks?
If yes, can influencers register to FTA directly without a company?
Because having a company will result in paying newly introduced corporate tax if I'm not mistaken!

Apr 19, 2022
369
Legal blog
2 available 2 • View allThe Significance of Intellectual Property Management in the UAE 4
As the need arose to create laws for the protection of personal properties like movable and immovable assets and regulation of transferring their rights of ownership, it had also become crucial to regulate the intellectual property rights as in artistic and literary works, inventions, companies' logos and products/services...etc. Seeking to protect such rights requires a basic knowledge about their origin and significance.
Nov 20, 2018
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Influencer Licensing & VAT in the UAE 0
An interview-format article covering the topic of influencer licensing and VAT in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW.
May 19, 2021
636
Laws & Regulations
2 available 2 • 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 Law No. (7) of 2002 On Copyrights and Related Rights 7
The UAE Copyright Law provides protection to authors of the works and owners of related rights in case of violation of their rights within the United Arab Emirates. Protection of the law does not include ideas, procedures, work methods, mathematical concepts, abstract principles and facts, but however extends to the innovative expression of any thereof.
Jul 1, 2002
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View allSecurity check due to credit cards and bank loan 0
Asalam,
Hope my message finds you in good health.
Please advise me. I have a few credit cards and one bank loan on me, and it's some time 4 years ago. I am sure now they have filed cases against me.
I am in my home country and willing to come to the UAE.
What is the problem I will be facing and does the judge have the right to give judgment without my appearance?
And how can I know what are the cases against me and what is their judgment?
Waiting for your informatic reply.
Thanks,
T.M.D
Aug 30, 2018
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View allPayment recovery for delay in the delivery of purchased property 0
Hi,
I need to hire a property lawyer.
I have purchased a property that is still under construction. The handover was supposed to be May 2018 and it has been delayed for over 18 months.
Can you please advise what is the average fee to the lawyer and any upcoming fees?
I would like to either receive compensation for the delay or terminate the SPA and receive what I have paid.
Thanks
Nov 10, 2019
380
Termination of services due to cost-cutting 0
My company terminated my services without any reason except for what they told me that they are cost-cutting.
What are the complete benefits that they have to pay to me beside the gratuity?
I worked there for 3 years.
Nov 10, 2019
959
Court fee for filing civil case of cheque bounce 0
What is the total fee for instituting a civil case for a bounced cheque of AED 4 million?
Nov 8, 2019
4862
Mutual Termination vs Resignation 0
Is it possible to request a mutual termination of the contract from the employer?
My employer recently asked me to submit a resignation. Since it's not legal for him to do this and since I don't mind leaving the company for better opportunities, is it legal for me to request a mutual termination of contract letter?
What are the important things that should be stated in the letter?
Nov 9, 2019
1691
Termination for non-performance and claim for arbitrary dismissal 0
Hi,
I am the GM of a company in the Internet City and the VP Sales MEAA.
My contract has been terminated after 13 years due to some results that did not meet the company expectations.
No process was followed prior to termination. I wish to know if I will have a claim for arbitrary dismissal.
Regards
A. D.
Nov 5, 2019
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View allThe consequences of staying in the UAE after the end of the grace period 0
I am in my grace period after my residence visa cancellation. Is overstaying after the grace period illegal?
If I stay paying fine till my new visa gets finalized, how will it affect me? Will I face any ban?
Please advise!
Thanks!
Dec 26, 2022
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Can the tenant avoid paying early exit penalty for rent after losing job? 0
We have an existing tenancy contract in Sharjah, but due to unfortunate circumstances of this pandemic, my wife and I lost our jobs.
We already paid until December. Is there a current law where we can avoid paying the penalty of 2 months if we will end the contract earlier?
Oct 21, 2020
365
Travelling to GCC countries while have an unpaid loan in the UAE 0
Hello
Can I have your Whatsapp number? I have an urgent question, please.
Jan 13, 2020
741
Getting a new employment visa while a cheque bounce case is being processed 0
Hi All,
I have an existing criminal "cheque bounce" case under my name for dishonoring loan payments. I'm also a victim of unpaid salaries and gratuity from the previous employer.
However, I have reached a stalemate in negotiating with the bank as they are not interested in accepting the money I could offer in the interim despite having a clear understanding of my predicament.
Finally, I have an offer from a company after all these months and I'm anticipating to accept this offer but I'm yet to resolve the criminal case!
Since the bank is not willing to negotiate, I've planned to pay the criminal case removal fee or fine to the Dubai Police. I know that the bank would immediately proceed with a civil case should that happen.
My question is how long does it take to file a civil case? And can they initiate a travel ban without appeal while filing the civil case in court?
Will it affect my capacity to get a new employment visa stamped and work in the UAE while the civil case is active?
Jan 6, 2020
2014
Obtaining a part-time job while being employed on a full-time basis 0
I currently work in Dubai but I need an extra income from a part-time job.
Can I obtain the part-time job and still do my current job properly?
Is there an approval I need to get?
Jan 2, 2020
952
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