Legal Compliance Archives - Fichte & Co Legal Legal Firm in Dubai Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:33:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://fichtelegal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/cropped-Favicon-32x32.png Legal Compliance Archives - Fichte & Co Legal 32 32 Before the Signature: Why Good Faith Now Matters at the UAE Negotiating Table https://fichtelegal.com/before-the-signature-why-good-faith-now-matters-at-the-uae-negotiating-table/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=before-the-signature-why-good-faith-now-matters-at-the-uae-negotiating-table Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:29:53 +0000 https://fichtelegal.com/?p=45204 What if the biggest legal risk in your next deal has nothing to do with the contract itself? Most businesses assume that legal obligations only kick in once a contract is signed. Under the new UAE Civil Code, that assumption no longer holds up. Think about how much happens before anyone reaches for a pen. …

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]]> Avoiding Tax Fines in the UAE: Why Compliance Starts Before Filing https://fichtelegal.com/avoiding-tax-fines-in-the-uae-why-compliance-starts-before-filing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=avoiding-tax-fines-in-the-uae-why-compliance-starts-before-filing Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:17:56 +0000 https://fichtelegal.com/?p=45142 Tax compliance in the UAE is no longer just a filing exercise. It is a business discipline that affects cash flow, audit readiness, financing, and the ability to respond when the Federal Tax Authority asks questions. Failure to comply can lead to significant penalties, unexpected tax assessments, and disputes with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), …

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]]> Doing Business in Uncertain Times: Key Dos and Don’ts For UAE Employers and Employees https://fichtelegal.com/doing-business-in-uncertain-times-key-dos-and-donts-for-uae-employers-and-employees/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=doing-business-in-uncertain-times-key-dos-and-donts-for-uae-employers-and-employees Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:45:10 +0000 https://fichtelegal.com/?p=45098 Periods of regional uncertainty raise immediate, practical questions for businesses. The starting point, however, remains unchanged: UAE Labour Law continues to apply in full, regardless of external circumstances For employers, the real issue is not whether the law applies, but how to take decisions (cost-cutting, remote work, termination) without creating legal exposure.   FOR EMPLOYERS: …

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]]> Understanding the Jurisdiction, Powers, Function and Fees of the Insurance Committee for Settling and Resolving Insurance Disputes https://fichtelegal.com/understanding-the-jurisdiction-powers-function-and-fees-of-the-insurance-committee-for-settling-and-resolving-insurance-disputes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=understanding-the-jurisdiction-powers-function-and-fees-of-the-insurance-committee-for-settling-and-resolving-insurance-disputes Wed, 11 Jun 2025 05:50:21 +0000 https://fichtelegal.com/?p=44256 The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has established a unified regulatory body for the insurance and banking sectors, known as the Ombudsman Unit for the United Arab Emirates “Sanadak” (operating under the UAE Central Bank) Sanadak commenced operations on 07 March 2024, replacing the former Banking and Insurance Dispute Settlement Unit (BIDRU). The recently issued Federal Administrative …

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]]> An insight into the revamped Ultimate Beneficial Ownership Regulations in the UAE as of 2024 https://fichtelegal.com/an-insight-into-the-revamped-ultimate-beneficial-ownership-regulations-in-the-uae-as-of-2024/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=an-insight-into-the-revamped-ultimate-beneficial-ownership-regulations-in-the-uae-as-of-2024 Tue, 11 Jun 2024 05:36:06 +0000 https://fichtelegal.com/?p=43089 A recent overhaul of the regulations concerning the determination of an Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) has brought about considerable changes in the UBO determination and filing for entities in the UAE. The most significant is the ability of the Registrar to adopt a risk-based approach in the determination of the UBO which will be discussed …

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