How Does the Court Recover Money in Bounce Cheque Cases if the Accused Refused to Pay?
Reforms related to bounced cheques were recently introduced by the Government of United Arab Emirates. These reforms were introduced through the Federal Decree Law No. 14 of 2020. The new law made changes to the Federal Decree Law No. 18 of 1993 relating to commercial transactions (Commercial Transactions Law) and the erstwhile penal code of …
What you need to know about property eviction and your rights in the UAE?
There is no doubt that getting evicted before the lease term has expired is a stressful time for a tenant – both financially and mentally. If you have been evicted in Dubai, then it is important for you to know your rights and your options.
Can a Working Wife Demand Spousal Financial Support in the UAE?
The law which regulates and governs family disputes in the UAE is coded and contains provisions relating to marriage, dissolution, custody and guardianship, amongst others. The relevant law is the Federal Law No 28 of 2005 on Personal Status in the UAE (Personal Status Law).
UAE Law: Fines and punishments for selling tobacco in minors?
In the UAE, selling tobacco to individuals who are below eighteen years old is prohibited. This prohibition is governed by the Federal Law No. 3 of 2016 On Child’s Rights, also known as Wadeema’s Law.
What happens when a postdated cheque bounces in the UAE?
New rules have been introduced recently related to cheque bounce in the UAE, which include de-criminalization of bounced cheque due to insufficient funds. The new provisions have been introduced through an amendment to the Commercial Transactions Law of the UAE, called the Federal Law No. 18 of 1993 and the erstwhile Penal Code of the …
Continue reading “What happens when a postdated cheque bounces in the UAE?”
What are the General Policies in Commercial Liabilities in the UAE?
Commercial liabilities are understood to mean liabilities of a business. In today’s world, given how much investment one puts into the business and the risks associated with it, it is very common for a business to obtain a coverage which protects the business.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT DIRECT TAXATION OF BUSINESS IN THE UAE
The UAE has not imposed corporate taxes on profits of most corporations or other businesses historically. That said, the Government of UAE will be introducing corporate tax to be levied on businesses, effective for financial years starting on or after 1 June 2023. This new tax regime is being introduced to cement UAE’s position as …
Continue reading “WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT DIRECT TAXATION OF BUSINESS IN THE UAE”
What are the fines and punishment for trespassing in the UAE?
Trespassing, in common parlance, means entering and /or staying at a person’s property without the permission of such person.
What rights can a second wife have if the husband didn’t divorce his first wife?
Under the Shariah rules, a man is allowed to marry more than once and can have up to 4 wives. That said, the second wife has several rights in such a case. Some of the rights, as enshrined under the Federal Law No. 28 of 2005 On Personal Status (UAE Personal Status Law) have been …
Continue reading “What rights can a second wife have if the husband didn’t divorce his first wife?”
Explained: What is premeditated murder and its punishment in UAE?
The law which governs crimes and its penalties in the United Arab Emirates is the Federal Decree Law No. 31 of 2021 (UAE Penal Code).