The UAE Ministry of Finance recently released additional information on the VAT mechanism, which will be implemented from 01 January 2018 in the UAE. The Ministry of Finance confirmed that certain financial services, residential services, bare land and local passenger transport will be exempted from VAT. These exempted sectors will be further defined in the […]
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The UAE’s Attorney General has warned that legal action, including a possible jail sentence, will be taken against anyone showing sympathy to Qatar. Counselor Dr Hamad Saif Al Shamsi told Al Bayan today that the UAE will take action against anyone who seeks to threaten the stability of the UAE by showing support for Qatar’s
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An MoU was signed between the Central Bank of the UAE and the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, regarding electronic linkage with local courts, to facilitate execution of judgments, court orders and decisions issued by Abu Dhabi Courts at all levels, including individuals, companies, and financial institutions. The MoU was signed by Central Bank’s Deputy Governor,
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It was announced by Dubai Healthcare Authority (DHA) that predated sick leave of three consecutive days or more will no longer be issued. This means that sick leave can only be granted to patients on the day they actually visit medical facilities and not on previous days. It has been reported that DHA has urged
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In an attempt to fight against fake goods sold via social networks, the Business Registration & Licensing (BRL) sector in the Dubai’s Department of Economic Development (DED) has launched ‘e-Trader’. The e-Trader license can be registered under the name of a single owner only and the owner must be an Emirati or GCC citizen aged
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In a bid to protect residents who are interested in buying properties overseas, as quoted by Mr. Ali Abdullah Al Ali, director of the Real Estate Licensing Department at the Dubai Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA). Brokers will have to meet four conditions that include: getting a marketing permit from the online Trakheesi system; submitting
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Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced the launch of its Unified Lease Form. It comprises provisions outlining the roles and responsibilities of the contracting parties. According to DLD, the aim of this new standard agreement is to regulate relationships between landlords and tenants. It contains many references to the real estate law pertaining to tenancy
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H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Presidential Affairs and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Judicial Department has issued a resolution deciding the set up of a Personal Status and Inheritance Court for non-Muslims in Abu Dhabi. The aim is to ensure prompt justice and strengthen the culture of tolerance. Sheikha
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The Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority (JAFZA) has announced on Tuesday, 10th January that it has issued a new set of guidelines for the Jebel Ali Free Zone Companies Implementing Regulations 2016 that enables foreign companies to transfer and continue operations in the free zone without the need to open a branch or establish a
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Dubai Land Department (DLD) is now requiring real estate agents to sign a written agreement in order to market any property. The said contract has to be signed by the property owner and the real estate broker and should allow the latter to market the property, online or in print media. The marketing agreement will
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