Evicting a tenant when the landlord does not want to renew the lease

Evicting a tenant when the landlord does not want to renew the lease

In Dubai, if the tenant fulfills all the obligations set forth in the lease agreement with the landlord, the landlord has no right to evict the tenant. However, the landlord may require the eviction of the tenant under the following conditions – demolition for renovation; comprehensive maintenance that cannot be performed in the presence of […]

Professional License in UAE Freezones & Mainland

Professional License in UAE Update: The recent amendments in the Commercial Companies Law in the UAE mainland have brought a welcome change for obtaining a Professional License. Now, entrepreneurs no longer need to appoint a Local Service Agent, making the process more streamlined and eliminating unnecessary requirements. This significant development not only simplifies the process […]

Non-disclosure law in UAE

Non-disclosure law in UAE

UAE Public Prosecution warns of penalties against employees who leak details of investigationsIndividuals who may be privy to court proceedings because of the nature of their work are expected to keep all information confidentialThe UAE authorities on Friday reiterated that disclosing information from legal cases is a crime punishable by stiff penalties. In a tweet, […]

Fines for retail outlets

Fines for retail outlets

UAE Public Prosecution warns of penalties against employees who leak details of investigationsIndividuals who may be privy to court proceedings because of the nature of their work are expected to keep all information confidentialThe UAE authorities on Friday reiterated that disclosing information from legal cases is a crime punishable by stiff penalties. In a tweet, […]

New definitions of tax resident in UAE

New definitions of tax resident in UAE

The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has published Ministerial Decision No. 27 of 2023 for the implementation of certain provisions of Cabinet Decision No. 85 of 2022 on the determination of tax residency. As previously reported, the primary tax residency rules provided by Cabinet Decision No. 85 are as follows: