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The UAE Implemented New VAT Regulations for Precious Metals and Jewellery

Commercial LawBy Dr. Hassan ElhaisMarch 3, 2025

Introduction The UAE implemented new VAT regulations under Cabinet Decision No. 127/2024 concerning the implementation of the reverse charge mechanism on precious metals and gemstones among VAT-registered businesses in the state. This new VAT regulation explains…

UAE General Trade License Issue Renewal and Amendments

Commercial Law, UAE Business LawBy Dr. Hassan ElhaisJanuary 16, 2025

Dubai is fast emerging as a global destination for investments from around the world. Due to the tax benefits offered by the country and the many opportunities available to expats, along with the welcoming nature of…

How Can Managers Be Lawfully Removed under the Commercial Companies Law in the UAE?

Commercial LawBy Dr. Hassan ElhaisJune 10, 2024

Federal Decree-Law No. 32 of 2021 on Commercial Companies governs the procedure for dismissing a manager from a UAE company. This law established guidelines for managing and regulating various types of businesses, including LLCs. As a…

Know Your Rights and Legal Remedies: Understanding Air Passenger Rights under UAE Law

Commercial LawBy Dr. Hassan ElhaisMay 14, 2024

Introduction: Air travel has become an indispensable part of modern-day life, offering convenience and efficiency for millions of passengers worldwide. However, with this convenience comes the responsibility of ensuring the safety and protection of passengers’ rights.…

Understanding the Ultimate Beneficial Owner in UAE Businesses: Insights from Cabinet Decisions No. 109/2023 and No. 132/2023

Commercial LawBy Dr. Hassan ElhaisApril 30, 2024

In recent years, the UAE has taken significant steps to enhance transparency and combat financial crimes within its business landscape. Central to these efforts is the identification and regulation of Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs) of businesses…

A Comprehensive Overview of the 2023 Commercial Fraud Law

Commercial LawBy Dr. Hassan ElhaisApril 16, 2024

Introduction: UAE introduces Federal Decree-Law No. 42/2023 to Combat Commercial Fraud, repealing Federal Law No. 19/2016, and emphasizing a comprehensive legal framework. The new law aims to protect consumers, preserve goods’ integrity, and promote fair trade…

UAE Issued New Penalties Under the Consumer Protection Law

Commercial LawBy Dr. Hassan ElhaisApril 2, 2024

Introduction: The Ministry of Economy in the UAE has recently introduced a comprehensive list of violations under Cabinet Decision No. 66/2023 concerning the Executive Regulation of Federal Law No. 15/2020 on Consumer Protection. Federal Law No.…

Stay Aware: Copyright Guidelines for Theatre Recordings

Commercial LawBy Dr. Hassan ElhaisMarch 25, 2024

Introduction: In today’s digital age, where smartphones and cameras are common, capturing moments through videos or photos has become second nature. However, it’s important to be aware of copyright laws, especially when recording inside theatres during…

Liquidation of Companies Under UAE Law: A Comprehensive Guide Based on Federal Decree-Law No. 32/2021 on Commercial Companies

Commercial LawBy Dr. Hassan ElhaisMarch 18, 2024

Introduction: The liquidation of a company is a pivotal process governed by legal regulations in the UAE. Understanding the intricacies of liquidation proceedings is essential for stakeholders involved in company dissolution. Federal Decree-Law No. 32/2021 on…

UAE’s Competition Regulation: A Comprehensive Analysis of Federal Law No. 36/2023

Commercial LawBy Dr. Hassan ElhaisMarch 11, 2024

Introduction: In a significant step, Federal Decree-Law No. 36/2023 has assumed control, replacing the previous competition regulation law (Federal Law No. 4/2012) in the UAE. This new legislation represents a remarkable development, focusing on competition practices…

The E-Commerce Law in the UAE: Navigating the Regulatory Landscape

Commercial LawBy Dr. Hassan ElhaisFebruary 5, 2024

Introduction The UAE has embraced the digital era with the enactment of Federal Decree-Law No. 14/2023 on Trading by Modern Technological Means. This innovative law aims to regulate and reorganize e-commerce activities, fostering a favourable environment…

What You Need To Know About The Updates In Virtual Assets In The UAE

Banking Law, Commercial LawBy Dr. Hassan ElhaisApril 13, 2023

Virtual Assets In The UAE – Updates You Need To Know Commercial laws in the UAE have undergone major reforms lately, and have been enforced with a sense of evolving the whole business setup established in…

Important Highlights In UAE’s Family Business Law

Commercial LawBy Dr. Hassan ElhaisMarch 2, 2023

The UAE government, on October 3rd, 2022, issued Federal Decree-Law No. 37, which is a comprehensive legislation regulating family businesses in the UAE. The law is introduced with the aim of boosting the contribution of family…

What you need to Know about Capital Markets in the UAE?

Commercial LawBy Dr. Hassan ElhaisFebruary 3, 2023

Capital markets are financial markets where traders exchange assets in the form of stocks or bonds. They are a medium of generating capital in the economy, for government or businesses, in order to meet their expenses.…

How to Manage Claims and Dispute Resolution in the Commercial/Business sector

Commercial LawBy Dr. Hassan ElhaisNovember 21, 2022

Commercial sector in the UAE is booming, with foreign investments into the UAE continuing at an encouraging pace. According to the UNCTAD World Investment Report 2022, the foreign investment in the UAE in 2021 was 20.7…

Commercial Lawyers and Complexity of Commercial Law in the UAE

Commercial LawBy Dr. Hassan ElhaisOctober 2, 2022

Commercial laws are the laws which governs trade and commerce in the country. The laws can be slightly confusing if you don’t understand what you are reading. This article might help you to understand the basics…

Explained: Legal Commercial Claims in The UAE

Commercial LawBy Dr. Hassan ElhaisJuly 21, 2022

The United Arab Emirates is a leading global destination for businesses across sectors and industries, serving as a home for several national and international corporations. Given the volume of the business that is undertaken, with corporations…

UAE Financial Regulator Under One Umbrella

Commercial LawBy Dr. Hassan ElhaisOctober 31, 2021

A recent announcement by government of UAE regarding the merger of two Financial Regulatory Authorities in UAE is an ideal example of our progressive government even in the difficult times of the pandemic. A single financial…

New Guidelines for Corporate Governance in UAE

Commercial LawBy Dr. Hassan ElhaisJuly 29, 2021

At the beginning of this year, the Securities Commodities Authority of UAE has issued a new Resolution number 03 of 2020 which relates to the Corporate Governance Guidelines for public listed companies or Public Joint-Stock Companies.…

Questions Answered About Prescribed Company Regulations Issued by DIFC

Commercial LawBy Dr. Hassan ElhaisMarch 16, 2021

The Dubai International Center (DIFC), on 31st October, 2019 presented the Prescribed Company’s regulation with the aim of replacing and expanding the scope of the old regulations, i.e. the Special Purpose Company Regulations (SPC) along with…

Updates on UAE Consumer Protection Law

Commercial LawBy Dr. Hassan ElhaisMarch 1, 2021

The government of UAE has repealed the old Consumer Protection Law, i.e. Federal Law No. 24 of 2006 and has introduced a new law in place of it, in order to yield a far reaching mechanism…

Share Fare: Transfers of Shares in UAE Companies

Commercial LawBy Dr. Hassan ElhaisFebruary 8, 2021

The global pandemic has made every company thinking about their commercial status in the market propelling shareholders to take considerable decisions for the company to survive in the unfortunate market situation. Apart from options like de…

What You Should Know about Amendments in UAE’s Company Law?

Commercial LawBy Dr. Hassan ElhaisJanuary 30, 2021

Federal Decree-Law No. 26 of 2020, this Decree has been issued, introducing significant amendments to Federal Law No. 2 of 2015 on Commercial Companies (the CCL). Decree is reported to have introduced 51 amendments to the…

Legal Capacity of Managers in UAE Companies

Commercial LawBy Dr. Hassan ElhaisDecember 26, 2020

Appointing a manager in a company registered within UAE is one mandatory requirement under the Commercial Companies Law of the country (Federal Law number 2 of 2015). Some companies name one of the partner or shareholder…

Checklist for Joint Venture Agreements in UAE

Commercial LawBy Dr. Hassan ElhaisDecember 8, 2020

A joint venture can take any form, yet the ground condition on which it is based is a commercial collaboration amongst two or more corporations. The companies interchange their resources with an intention to attain maximum…

But The Cheque Value Was Paid In Cash!

Commercial LawBy Dr. Hassan ElhaisAugust 6, 2020

Legal Consultants in Dubai have witnessed multiple cases where issuer of the cheque repays the cheque amount in cash to the beneficiary and forgets to obtain the original cheque back. In such situations can the beneficiary…

How to Transfer Shares of LLC Company in UAE?

Commercial LawBy Dr. Hassan ElhaisMay 11, 2020

Every company encounter its shares of ups and downs which pertinent for its growth and goodwill. However, the one who manages to recoup in such situation through various means remains intact. Accordingly, most companies in order…

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