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As we recently published here, the Dubai International Financial Centre ("DIFC") has announced plans to replace its end of service gratuity ("ESG")...

The DIFC has recently introduced their regulations concerning The Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBO) of companies.

The Dubai International Financial Centre ("DIFC") has announced pivotal amendments to its civil and commercial laws, including the Application Law, which governs the interpretation and application of its legal framework.

First, it's important to grasp what the Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC) is all about. Established in 2004, the DIFC is a special economic zone...

The Prime Minister of UAE His Royal Highness Shaikh Mohamed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum issued law number 4/2019 for Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC) on November 21, 2019, "DIFC IP LAW".

Dominic de Mariveles has relocated from London to the UAE in his role as Chief Commercial Officer at Praxis, reflecting the independent professional services firm's commitment to both the Middle East and Southeast Asia as key growth regions.

The DIFC and ADGM are both equipped to deal with lower value claims using their own respective Small Claims Tribunal/Court to offer a time efficient and cost-effective way for resolution of disputes.

Being half-Singaporean and living in Dubai, I find it particularly interesting to follow the growing developments between Asia and the UAE.

As of November 12th, 2018, the following Laws and Regulations are effective

Broadly, evidence means any information which is presented by either party in a legal proceeding to provide support in a case.

'Never a dull moment' has probably never been more true for tax professionals than it is today. Tax is on the political agenda worldwide and the topic catches headlines in all reputable media on a near daily basis.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai

In Dubai, there has been scope for jurisdictional conflicts to arise between the common law, English language Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts, and the ‘onshore' Dubai Courts...

The DIFC Court of Appeal has delivered a landmark judgment which expands the jurisdiction of the DIFC Courts and allows it to be used as "conduit" jurisdiction.

Many Free Zone Companies incorporated in DMCC, DWC and JAFZA are leaving themselves exposed to potential fines and the non-renewal of their trading licence for failure to comply with one particular regulatory requirement.

Economists have long debated the effectiveness of laws enacted to spur economic development. But cities continue to try to create jobs and wealth, and some like Abu Dhabi seem to be doing something right.

Dubai Land Department have recently announced, (as of January 1st, 2011) that it is has banned the registration of Dubai property in the name of virtually all "offshore companies" or companies not registered onshore in Dubai.