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UAE
Can I increase the rent after buying a commercial office if the Ejari contract is valid until 2029?
Q: Hello, I am purchasing a commercial office in the UAE. The current rent for the office is 50K per year. The Ejari contract started on 01-06-2019, is valid for 10 years, and will expire on 31-05-2029. According to the RERA rental index, the fair rent is 150K per year. If I buy the property, how can I increase the rent if the tenant disagrees, given that the contract is valid until 31-05-2029?
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Feb 18, 2025
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UAE
I have been terminated for redundancy due to internal restructuring. Am I eligible for any severance pay?
Q: I have been terminated for redundancy purposes due to internal restructuring. I have served 10 years as a Managing Director based in UAE. Q1. Am I eligible for any severance pay? Q2. As per my contract, I have to serve 6 months of notice period. Can I ask for my notice pay to be converted to severance pay?Feb 19, 2025
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UAE
Are residents of the Emirates exempt from filing tax returns and taxation?
Q: Hello, Is there a legal opinion stating that residents of the Emirates are not required to file tax returns or be subject to taxation for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024?
Feb 19, 2025
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UAE
Can I travel after settling my civil case with the bank?
Q: Hello, I have a civil case from the bank, but we have settled it. The amount is paid. Can I travel now? According to them, I have no ban.
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Feb 19, 2025
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UAE
Can I import branded shoes and resell them to another business under my company’s invoice?
Q: Hello, Can I import branded shoes and resell them to another business in Dubai under my company’s invoice? These products are genuine. Will the authorized distributor of the brand have an issue with this?Feb 19, 2025
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UAE
I have TAMM behind me from Jawazat Abu Dhabi preventing my visa. So how can I solve my case?
Q: I have TAMM behind me from Jawazat Abu Dhabi. I have applied many times and my visa was processed by labor but there was a problem in Jawazat Abu Dhabi because of TAMM. So how can I solve my case?
Feb 18, 2025
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UAE
I was convicted in a case and served a sentence. Can I get a police clearance certificate to join a job?
Q: Respected member, I have a 2-year-old case where I was convicted (I completed a sentence of 1 month in prison for a 1st-degree misdemeanor; breach of trust). I am now in the process of getting a rehabilitation certificate from Dubai. I have a new job offer in Abu Dhabi, and HR will ask me to obtain a police clearance certificate from the MOI. If I get the rehabilitation certificate from Dubai, will it also clear my name in MOI? Also, can I get a certificate from them?Feb 19, 2025
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UAE
Navigating the UAE Labor Law Updates: What Businesses Need to Know in 2025
Several modifications have been made to the UAE Labor Law 2025 to protect employee rights and guarantee compliance with modern employment practices. In general, understanding UAE labor laws fosters positive employer-employee relations, ensures legal compliance, and helps establish a balanced workplace. Legal blog
Kuwait
Legal Protection for Trademarks and Patents
Intellectual property rights (IPR) in Kuwait are protected nominally by local trademark, patents, and copyright laws as well as under the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Trademark Law and GCC Patent Law. Kuwait plans to continue improving its IP enforcement systems by providing specialized training for its investigators, prosecutors, and judiciary Questions & Answers
UAE
Will the UAE travel ban affect you across all GCC Countries starting from January 2025?
Q: Hello, I`m seeking legal advice on behalf of a friend who has outstanding personal and business loans in the UAE that have been overdue since 2015. He is currently outside the UAE and there are indications that legal action—including a travel ban—might have been taken against him. He has renewed his passport and now holds a new one. I have two main concerns: 1. Travel to Other GCC Countries: - Can he travel to other GCC countries, such as Qatar, without facing arrest at immigration due to his unpaid UAE loans? - I have heard that starting from January 2025, the Immigration Systems will be linked across all GCC Countries. Will that affect him? 2. Re-entry into the UAE: - Is it possible for him to obtain a visa and re-enter the UAE? - If he enters the UAE, would he risk arrest, or is there a legal pathway that would allow him to settle his debts through installments or other means? - Can the existing cases be resolved in a manner that permits legal re-entry? Thank you!
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Feb 12, 2025
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Legal blog
Kuwait
Challenges Facing Corporate Governance
Kuwait’s corporate governance laws organized corporate governance practices for existing companies in pursuit of organizational legitimacy to maintain high levels of trust in the corporate world, economic performance, and the management and operation of companies. Questions & Answers
UAE
How is the wife's salary used, and what happens to her savings in conflict?
Q: Hello, What proportion of the wife`s salary is considered for monthly expenses if both are earning? And in case of conflict, how will the wife`s fully saved salary be handled, given that all the monthly expenses were borne by the husband?
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Feb 18, 2025
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UAE
How long do I have to pay a criminal fine, and will an arrest warrant be issued if I do not?
Q: Hello, I received a fine for a criminal case. 1) How much time do I have to pay it? 2) Will there be an arrest warrant issued for me until I pay it?+4
Feb 17, 2025
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UAE
Bought a "Vacant on Transfer" property, but the seller won’t leave. What can I do?
Q: Hello, I recently bought a property in Dubai with a "Vacant on Transfer" agreement, but the seller is still living in it after the transfer. What legal steps can I take to enforce eviction and claim compensation?+5
Feb 17, 2025
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UAE
How can I reach a settlement with the bank if I left the UAE with an unpaid personal loan?
Q: I have a personal loan of AED 98,000. My visa has already been canceled. Any advice on how I can pay the bank on EMI? I will keep on coming back to the UAE every 6 months. Can I now pay my loan in that 6-month span? I already had a default case before due to the COVID-19 pandemic and I don`t want that nightmare to happen again. Since I have still a loan with them, are they going to hold me at the airport? Will they allow me to travel? But please, I need a strong recommendation on transferring money to the bank on a monthly basis.+3
Feb 14, 2025
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UAE
How much money do we need to pay to cancel our visa seven months before it expires?
Q: Hello, How much money do we need to pay to cancel our visa seven months before it expires?
Feb 18, 2025
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