In addition to the 31 Conventions of the International Maritime Organization (“IMO”) ratified by the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”), the country is on the cusp of achieving another milestone in its endeavor to make significant…
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 Federal Tax Authority (FTA) in a recent decision, FTA Decision No. 3 of 2024 on the Registration Timeline for Corporate Tax has provided the deadlines for registration of Corporate Tax (CT). The deadlines are…
In the realm of global finance, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has long stood as a beacon of opportunity, drawing investors and businesses from around the world. Another sound reason to enhance this undeniable truth…
In June 2023, Ministerial Decision No. 296/2023 on the Standards of Imposition of Administrative Fines According to Cabinet Decision No. 95/2022 on the Offences and Administrative Fines Related to the Initiatives and Programmes of the…
Over the past couple of years, there have been major developments in the rules governing Emiratization in the private sector. In line with these developments, in June 2023, Ministerial Decision No. 296/2023 On the Standards…
In 2022, the UAE Ministry of Justice confirmed there is reciprocity between the UAE and Great Britain and Northern Ireland with regards to enforcement in judicial matters. This happened after the landmark Lenkor [1]…
The commercial agency framework in UAE has been a key element of commerce. This enables foreign companies or freezone companies to distribute, offer and negotiate the sale or purchase of goods and services on its…
The new year has brought with it changes in the legal landscape in the UAE, especially in relation to employment and governance of labour relations. This Article deals specifically with two laws that employees and…