Introduction In a significant development for the UAE legal landscape, the General Assembly of the Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation issued a landmark decision on 1 April 2026 aimed at resolving conflicting judicial principles concerning the jurisdiction of the Abu Dhabi...
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 Corporate disputes in the UAE often fail not because of weak arguments, but because the claim is filed against the wrong legal person. A recent judgment of the Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation clarified an important principle concerning who has the legal...
Introduction In commercial practice across the UAE, particularly in real estate ventures and closely held companies, business partners frequently rely on memorandum of understanding (MOUs) and informal commercial arrangements before properly documenting their rights...
Commercial debt collection involves the recovery of overdue debts from business dealings actively. It is more than just a recovery of cash; it lets you safeguard your hard-earned assets and gives you an uninterrupted cash flow, a necessity for keeping your business in...
