Seven Things to Know About Filing a Bankruptcy Petition in the UAE

If your company is thinking of filing a bankruptcy petition under the relatively new bankruptcy law in the UAE (Federal Law Decree Law No. 9 of 2016), there are a few key things to keep…

All You Need to Know About Debt Recovery Procedures in the UAE

Debts can be traced back to that time before the barter system. At that time, people exchanged services and goods for other services and goods in return. But, what if there were no current services…

10-Point Guide to Antitrust and Competition Law in the UAE

Until the issue of the Federal Law No. 4 of 2012 on the Regulation of Competition, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) lacked a composite law on competition, with elements of competition law strewn over various…

8 Essential Issues to Consider Before Signing your Sale and Purchase Agreement – Dubai Property Laws

Purchasing off-plan property has become the new norm, with affordable prices and the increase in incentives being offered, purchasers are quick to jump on the bandwagon. The Dubai Law No. (8) of 2007 On the…

Overview of the Bankruptcy Proceedings and Preventive Measures in the UAE

Definition of bankruptcy: Legally speaking, bankruptcy in the UAE is an expression used to describe a legal status in which a natural (individual) or legal (company) person owes a sum of money to third parties…

Glossary – learn the most important crypto and blockchain terms.

A Address A string of letters and numbers that are used to receive cryptocurrency. Works similar to a traditional bank account number and can be shared publicly with others. All Time High (ATH) Refers to…

UPDATE: FTA Clarifies the VAT Treatment of Compensation Payments

The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has recently published a clarification on VAT treatment of compensation type payments, such as payments to settle disputes, and other contractually agreed compensation. Where a payment or fee is not…

Demystifying The Financial Regulatory Landscape In The UAE

Navigating the financial regulatory landscape of a country can be daunting.  The myriad of regulators and regulations can make you feel stuck in a grey area – not a comfortable place for someone who wants…

Executive Summary of EU GDPR: 10 Action Points for Compliance

The deadline to comply with the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is just around the corner.  In this article, we summarize the key points that you need to know about the GDPR and…