A significant change has taken place in the UAE VAT landscape with the implementation of Cabinet Decision No. 127 of 2024, which expands the Reverse Charge Mechanism...

Federal Decree-Law No. (28) of 2025 introduces targeted amendments to Federal Decree-Law No. (47) of 2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses...

Prior to discussing misrepresentation, it is important to understand the structure of the legal system in the UAE.

In recent days, our Firm has been contacted by several clients and international companies seeking guidance on the potential legal implications of the current and unusual political developments affecting the wider region.

2012 commenced with lively discussion on the proposed UAE Federal Law on Commercial Companies.

Banking disputes in the UAE are increasingly being reframed through an insolvency lens.

The United Arab Emirates ("UAE") has significantly enhanced its legislative framework for the exchange of information for tax purposes through the issuance of Cabinet Resolution No. 209 of 2025.

The introduction of Corporate Tax (“CT”) in the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”) has brought about a fundamental shift in the way businesses approach accounting and financial reporting.

Family-owned businesses are the backbone of the UAE economy. They account for a substantial share of private wealth, employment, and investment, and they underpin the country's commercial landscape.

Those who feared that following Sir David Steel J’s ruling in "Injazat Capital Limited and Injazat Technology Fund B.S.C. v. Denton Wilde Sapte & Co" before the Dubai International Financial Centre Court of First Instance, the DIFC Courts and by extension the United Arab Emirates more generally found themselves in a situation of "de facto" violation of Article II(3) of the New York Convention, may now utter a sigh of relief.

Dubai has taken another significant step in strengthening the regulatory framework of its real estate sector.

In the UAE's rapidly developing tax landscape, the procedures for resolving disputes have become increasingly relevant to businesses and individuals alike.

What, if any, are the legal requirements of an arbitration agreement under the laws of the UAE?

Have you ever walked into a retail store, found an item you liked at what seemed like a reasonable price, only to be surprised at the checkout counter when the cashier asked for 5% more due to "VAT"?

Shareholders’ agreements are extremely common in the UAE and have been for some time.

Under UAE law, the commercial pledge is a possessory pledge, which means that the possession of a pledged asset (but not its ownership) is transferred to a pledgee or to an agreed third party as security for the loan.

On 10 February 2025, the UAE's Cabinet of Ministers ("Cabinet") issued Cabinet Decision No. 12 of 2025 on Regulating the Procedures for the Objections and Appeals of Government Entities in Tax Dispute Resolution ("Cabinet Decision No. 12 of 2025").

Cabinet Resolution No. (25) of 2010 concerning Internal Work Permits Applicable in the Ministry of Labour ("Cabinet Resolution") has recently introduced five new types of work permit to the private sector in the UAE, including the long-awaited part-time work permit.

In an increasingly uncertain maritime environment, the concept of “Safe Passage” is quietly evolving, but with significant legal implications.

The increasing commercialisation of social media has transformed many influencers and content creators from individuals posting online into sophisticated businesses generating substantial income through sponsorships...