Introduction: UAE Mainland vs Free Zone Strategic Guide The implementation of Value Added Tax (VAT) in the United Arab Emirates introduced a structured framework for businesses to account for tax on the supply of goods and services. However, in commercial practice,...
Introduction: UAE Mainland vs Free Zone Strategic Guide Establishing a company in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is far more than a procedural formality. It is a strategic legal decision that directly affects ownership rights, tax exposure, operational flexibility,...
Introduction In a significant judgment rendered in Commercial Appeal No. 800 of 2025, the Federal Supreme Court reaffirmed foundational principles governing trademark ownership under Federal Decree-Law No. 36 of 2021 on Trademarks. The ruling provides critical...
The Critical Need for a Will In the absence of a Will, the UAE courts apply Sharia inheritance principles by default to the UAE-based assets of a Muslim expatriate, as governed by Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2024. While Sharia law provides a structured system of...
A Comprehensive Legal Analysis under Central Bank Circular No. 9/2025 The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates has introduced a significantly strengthened regulatory framework governing dormant accounts and unclaimed funds through Circular No. 9/2025 dated 10...
The Family Business Law or Federal Decree-Law No. 37 of 2022, is an active agent of change in the legal landscape that governs family businesses in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The law includes broad frameworks to promote family businesses with respect to growth,...
