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,...
In the complex world of business partnerships, disputes can arise even among the most well-intentioned collaborators. These conflicts often stem from disagreements over profit distribution, management decisions, or alleged breaches of fiduciary duty. This blog post...
While establishing and operating a small business in the UAE comes with great potential, it also requires a firm grasp of the legal terrain. This is where business contract law comes into play, as a contract is essentially the backbone of almost any business...
Deregistration is also known as cancellation of the license, which is a term used in the context of closing limited liability companies primarily by licensing authorities in the UAE. Despite continued legal debates regarding the definition and the legal bases of this...
