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In UAE, employment relationships are governed by a well-defined legal system enacted to balance the rights and obligations of both employers and employees. However, disputes, misunderstandings, and contractual breaches can sometimes result in the imposition of a labour ban. Understanding how labour bans work and more importantly, how they may be lifted, is essential for […]

UAE offers a dynamic and well-regulated business environment that attracts investors across the world. Among the most common forms of business establishment are Mainland companies and Free Zone companies. Although both structures operate under UAE legal framework and permit, in most cases, 100% foreign ownership, they differ substantially in terms of jurisdiction, operational freedom, regulatory […]

UAE has rapidly grown into one of the region’s most dynamic and well-regulated business hubs. With that growth has come a stronger focus on accountability, especially for those at the helm of companies. Today, being a director in a UAE company is not just a position of authority; it carries real legal responsibility, including potential […]

The transfer of shares is a fundamental aspect of corporate structuring and investment in United Arab Emirates. It enables shareholders to exit, restructure ownership, or introduce new investors into a company. However, in closely held companies, particularly Limited Liability Companies (LLCs), such transfers are not entirely unrestricted. The UAE Commercial Companies Law provides a system […]

The termination of employment contracts in UAE is governed by Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Labour Relations (UAE Labour Law), along with its Executive Regulations. The law establishes a structured legal regime to ensure that termination of employment is conducted in a fair, transparent, and legally compliant manner, safeguarding the […]

The liquidation and dissolution of companies in UAE are governed primarily by Federal Decree-Law No. 32 of 2021 on Commercial Companies, along with relevant provisions of the Federal Decree-Law No. 9 of 2016 on Bankruptcy (as amended). These laws establish a structured law to regulate the winding-up of companies, ensuring the protection of creditors, shareholders, […]