Abu Dhabi has really simplified marriage for couples irrespective of faith or nationality with the introduction of this new concept: civil marriage. Abu Dhabi Judicial Department has launched an express civil marriage service, which will help a couple to get married in 24 hours. Abu Dhabi issued a new law in 2021 and introduced the … Read more
There are various issues that coexist in the workplace. One such illegal issue that may exist in the workplace is the use of abusive and foul language. According to UAE law, it is a criminal offence to use abusive language against any individual. The employer has no rights and will be conducting a criminal offence … Read more
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a federation of seven emirates that has been known for its attractive business environment and tax-free regime for many years. However, on 31 January 2022, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) announced that the UAE will introduce a federal Corporate Tax (CT) on business profits that will be effective for … Read more
Businesses and companies falter for many reasons and, accordingly, when the losses suffered reach a certain threshold, that the business or company cannot continue trading. There are two forms of liquidation, namely voluntary liquidation which takes place with the consent of the owners of the company or its shareholders, and involuntary liquidation which is a … Read more
Public and private notary has the competence to notarize documents and records as required by the law or as requested by a concerned party, authenticate signatures of concerned parties – at their request, reviewing the date of customary documents. A notary is also needed for attesting and notarizing all declarations and affirmations, and affixing the … Read more
A power of attorney (POA) is a legal document in which the principal designates another person to act on his behalf to make all decisions, in specified matters or in all matters. There are two types of powers of attorney typically used by individuals in the UAE General Power of Attorney: The general power of … Read more
